https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/can-i-bring-my-own-running-shoes-to-basic-training <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I was told they issue you pretty shitty running shoes that will potentially injure you or something of that accord, the shoes I plan on taking are brooks running shoes , they are solid black color so it wouldn’t throw off the uniform cohesion. Sat, 09 May 2020 17:57:25 -0400 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/can-i-bring-my-own-running-shoes-to-basic-training <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I was told they issue you pretty shitty running shoes that will potentially injure you or something of that accord, the shoes I plan on taking are brooks running shoes , they are solid black color so it wouldn’t throw off the uniform cohesion. Sincere Myers Sat, 09 May 2020 17:57:25 -0400 2020-05-09T17:57:25-04:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/can-i-bring-my-own-running-shoes-to-basic-training?n=5869781&urlhash=5869781 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>They will give you everything you need. There is someone at BCT that issues shoes based on the varus or valgus of your feet. you will also be able to get orthopedic inserts from the PX. SPC Private RallyPoint Member Sat, 09 May 2020 18:06:41 -0400 2020-05-09T18:06:41-04:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/can-i-bring-my-own-running-shoes-to-basic-training?n=5869795&urlhash=5869795 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>You&#39;ll be given an advance on first month&#39;s pay to purchase shoes from the PX, which typically has New Balance and other shoes that are fine, they will also check your arches to tell you which style of shoe you should get. Many people just get any shoe without ensuring it is correct for them. So you may end up getting a fairly inexpensive shoe, but it is designed for your type of arches and performs better, and yes as others have said you will be issued inserts if necessary as well.<br />It&#39;s 9 weeks and Army PT has gone soft (PRT), don&#39;t worry. CW2 Private RallyPoint Member Sat, 09 May 2020 18:13:08 -0400 2020-05-09T18:13:08-04:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/can-i-bring-my-own-running-shoes-to-basic-training?n=5870724&urlhash=5870724 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Short answer: no. <br /><br />Long answer: y ou ull be issued PT shoes that suit your feet as closely as possible. And, if needed, you can be issued insoles as well to further accommodate you. But to bring your own running shoes would be to bring a pair of decorations for a locker in the DS office. You&#39;ll give them up on day 2 when you get issued your shoes. SPC Private RallyPoint Member Sat, 09 May 2020 22:55:33 -0400 2020-05-09T22:55:33-04:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/can-i-bring-my-own-running-shoes-to-basic-training?n=5870845&urlhash=5870845 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>You can, but they will be locked up in a storage area SSG Private RallyPoint Member Sun, 10 May 2020 00:15:15 -0400 2020-05-10T00:15:15-04:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/can-i-bring-my-own-running-shoes-to-basic-training?n=5871132&urlhash=5871132 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>You’re welcome to bring them, but all you’ll get to do with them is hold em over your head for a bit. SPC Private RallyPoint Member Sun, 10 May 2020 05:51:46 -0400 2020-05-10T05:51:46-04:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/can-i-bring-my-own-running-shoes-to-basic-training?n=5871596&urlhash=5871596 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>They won&#39;t be top of the line, but the have been tested by thousands of recruits.. get use to the Army way kid SGM Bill Frazer Sun, 10 May 2020 08:45:55 -0400 2020-05-10T08:45:55-04:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/can-i-bring-my-own-running-shoes-to-basic-training?n=5872200&urlhash=5872200 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>When I shipped to OSUT running shoes were on the packing list, but they were taken away, and I was forced to buy ill fitting crap from the PX. The ignorant sergeant measuring feet said I required arch support. I knew I didn&#39;t, but they were checking to make sure the shoes we bought matched what he said. Every step in those shoes was painful. I threw them away the day I graduated. I didn&#39;t know enough at the time to correlate my injuries in basic training with those shoes, but looking back, I&#39;m sure that&#39;s what it was. SSgt Private RallyPoint Member Sun, 10 May 2020 12:13:29 -0400 2020-05-10T12:13:29-04:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/can-i-bring-my-own-running-shoes-to-basic-training?n=5872225&urlhash=5872225 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I can&#39;t edit my comment to add that my advice is to stand your ground. If the shoes don&#39;t fit, don&#39;t buy them. Nobody wants to be the squeaky wheel at reception, but it&#39;s your future health and well being at stake. They&#39;re going to yell at you to hurry up, and hurry as best you can, but don&#39;t leave in shoes that hurt. SSgt Private RallyPoint Member Sun, 10 May 2020 12:21:07 -0400 2020-05-10T12:21:07-04:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/can-i-bring-my-own-running-shoes-to-basic-training?n=5915869&urlhash=5915869 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Only with a Doctor Order Sgt Willard Colebank Wed, 20 May 2020 18:43:21 -0400 2020-05-20T18:43:21-04:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/can-i-bring-my-own-running-shoes-to-basic-training?n=8693763&urlhash=8693763 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>The Best Quality Of Clothing &amp; Equipment I&#39;ve EVER Had <br />Was Issued To Me In The Military..... Although They May Not LOOK Sporty Enough, <br />They Do The Job Well...And Wear Like Steel....Although I&#39;m Now At 80, I&#39;ve Never Found Better,<br />At ANY Price.... A1C Medrick "Rick" DeVaney Tue, 12 Mar 2024 02:03:13 -0400 2024-03-12T02:03:13-04:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/can-i-bring-my-own-running-shoes-to-basic-training?n=8693767&urlhash=8693767 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>A lot has changed, When i went to basic in 1966 You ran in Your combat boots, We didn&#39;t get running shoes. SMSgt Lawrence McCarter Tue, 12 Mar 2024 03:07:35 -0400 2024-03-12T03:07:35-04:00 2020-05-09T17:57:25-04:00