What do you think about neon pink, orange, green running shoes?

Honestly, please don't take offense, I think it's your personal preferences that are causing your problem with the shoes. I think there are a number of reason why these shoes are purcahsed and worn. To some it's an expression of their personality, think for instance the jocks in high school who always had to stand out. To others, its comfort level because most of these well designed light weight running shoes aren't introduced in bland colors. And to others it's there way of having something that they can control in their uniform. I also think these shoes are great, not that I wear them because I refuse to pay what they cost, but in most cases they are an added bright mechanism that enables Soliders to be seen when running in less than visible conditions and the majority of time they appear to be cleaner than your standard white running shoe. Yes, there are PT belts, but an added measure isn't always a bad thing. At the end though, it is just running shoes and in most cases they are only being worn a fraction fo the time as compared to the ACU.

<p>My shoes look like a copy of Bumblebee from the transformers.&nbsp; The yellow is very bright but I didn't choose them for the color.&nbsp; It has taken me over 20 years to find a running shoe that fits my foot structure and running style so that I can complete a 4+ mile run without severe pain.&nbsp; These shoes were computer matched to my foot. This is the ONLY color that they come in so even though I am very conservative in my civilian clothing choices, I am stuck with 'neon' running shoes.</p><p>Army Times actually had an article this past week discussing the possibility of an 'issue running shoe' for the Army.&nbsp; This would be a disaster.&nbsp; Footwear is a very exact and personal choice and many of us (not all) wear the bright shoes for legitimate reasons.</p>

I honestly have to say at first it bothered the hell out of me. The first pair I can remember seeing was after O.E.F 10-11 a Soldier had on a pair of bright orange shoes in my formation. Then as we went on a company run I noticed more and more of These colored running shows all over the place. Did some research and couldn't find anything about color for shoes. At the end of the day I realized as society changes even the Army changes daily. Hell if a Soldier buys them thinking he will pass his run then I say buy away. If the Army has no problem then good ole 1SG doesn't have a problem. Motivated Soldiers are contagious!!! I SAY HOOOOAH!!!!!

I think as long as if a Soldier is wearing their "soft shoes" due to a profile with ACUs then the shoes need to be subdued, but other than that colors are fine.  I have numerous different pairs of shoes of all colors.  The only other thing is there needs to be a more strict explanation of the difference between basketball shoes and running/training shoes.  I have seen some shoes that are very close, and yes of course when purchasing shoes I know the difference, but there are Soldiers that will try to play the system.

No issues as long as the color of the shoes match the color of the PT belt...&nbsp; ;)

I actually get really bad shin splints. After a hard run, I can barely go up and down stairs for around 2 weeks while they heal. I ended up going to a doctor and had to go and get fitted for a certain type of shoe to help prevent them. The kicker? The shoe that was fit for me only came in one color, bright neon orange. They had one other shoe, which was a different weight but same effect, that was bright neon green. I've never liked to wear neon shoes, so I asked them why they only come in these color options. The response was that&nbsp;a lot of "professional" running shoe makers are only offering shoes in&nbsp;bright neon colors as a safety measurement, bright reflective colors to add visibility during early morning/late evening runs. Kinda reminded me of a PT belt statement.&nbsp;So you never know why they have them on. I don't like wearing them in PT uniform, but if they'll keep my shins from exploding, it's all good to me.

Does it really matter if the shoes are bright and "fabulous". As long as they work for the soldier that should be the only concern for leaders. I would rather have a soldier spend money on good shoes over a contract marriage.

I still don't understand why we waste so much money on PT Belts when the PT uniform is reflective. Especially on posts where they shut sections of the roads down during PT hours. As far as shoes go, I prefer black shoes and as long as Joe is out there doing PT it shouldn't matter what they have on there feet as long they are servicable for them to wear.