Posted on Feb 11, 2014
What do you think about neon pink, orange, green running shoes?
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I keep seeing Soldiers with these bright running shoes and for some reason it bothers me although there is nothing in the regulation that states they can't wear these bright shoes I don't understand why they choose to get such bright shoes and don't get black, grey or white running shoes. Maybe it is just a problem within myself.
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That's all inside SFC W! As long as they are meeting the standard and giving maximum effort, I don't care one bit. Just let it go! Pick another battle.
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I walked into my local PX the other day, needing some new running shoes. I saw the employee, asked what they had in a size 14. You would've thought I had a male appendage growing out of my forehead for the look i got. Their response: "only thing we have in 14 is jordans. 10 years ago this was common place. but i would expect a service geared towards active military as well as making money off of the retired side of the house to be able to accommodate even those of us with big feet. having said all this, if i were to show up to conduct physical training, the color of my shoes are the least of my concern
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It seems like some of the best running shoes come in bright colors simply so it adds to the visibility of the runner. I say let people wear the shoes that suit them best and keep them fit and healthy!
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size 15/16 depending on make and model, I know exactly how you feel, especially when they try to argue that such a size doesnt exist....
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The welfare of the Soldiers is utmost in my mind. Until the Army starts issuing running shoes, I believe a green, pink, and orange shoes should be allowed for reflective reasons.
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If the shoe fits..... no really....if it fits and is the right footbed and fits, that is what you need. Ill fitting shoes do not help and will eventualy cause military members (or any runner) damage over time. Military members can not help it if some of the best shoes designed for running come in flashy colors....that is a manufacturing decission. We should not be hindered by regs to get the best equipment available or that we feel we can justify expense, especially when it is something like PT.... PT is NOT battle gear that has design specifications for use.
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All I will say is that in AIT, the company I was in mandated that PT shoes would be black, white, grey, or a combination of any of those three colors. Now, the options I had at the PX (had to buy new ones, since the ones I had at BCT had blue on it) were limited; probably 5 or 6 different types. Of those, only 3 had my size in stock. So I was very limited, to say the least. And I have high arches. I ended up paying $140 for shoes that caused my feet so much pain due to the bad arch support.
Moral of the story is: If the color of my shoes wasn't regulated, I not only would have saved money, but I also could have picked a shoe that fit properly and didn't cause pain.
Moral of the story is: If the color of my shoes wasn't regulated, I not only would have saved money, but I also could have picked a shoe that fit properly and didn't cause pain.
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I had some custom made bright PYSOP green Nike free running shoes and my CSM always complemented my shoes when he saw me running at the Mata Mile. Good o'l Bragg days LOL!!!
If you have extra money go ahead and pick any color you like
If you have extra money go ahead and pick any color you like
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SFC (Join to see)
I don't see anything wrong with flashy running shoes however, your flashiness should match your 2 mile run time. For example if you run in the 18 minute range, you should stick with black or white plain shoes while running in the 12's means you decerve the attention the flashy shoes brings you. My CSM finds my correlation between flashiness and run times hilarious.
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SFC,
hahaha I agree with your statement, but NCOs should remember if a Senior Leader says NO-GO you have wasted a good amount of money.
hahaha I agree with your statement, but NCOs should remember if a Senior Leader says NO-GO you have wasted a good amount of money.
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Oh the days when you could only wear bland grandpa-esque New Balances....I don't miss them one bit. While I don't make it a point to wear crazy looking running shoes, when I find a shoe that's right for me I also won't the colors detract from that.
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I have a pair of yellow running shoes because they were the only shoe I could find that were comfortable, and took care of the pronating my feet like to do. I also look at it this way. I'm taking the PT belt to the next level. Not only can you see the belt, but if for some reason I end up feet up, and face down you'll see me and might be willing to stop and help. LOL
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I'm not a fan of bright colors.
HOWEVER...
While deployed I heard great reviews about Inov-8's. A minimalist zero drop shoe that was rated high for indoor running, trail running, crossfit, weightlifting, etc based on the model. Semi-downside is that they're a bit flashy and bright. After getting and using them, they've quickly become my favorite shoe, largely since I can actually wear them, unlike my Vibram Five Fingers. They really don't have anything but bright colors, no plain black or white.
After seeing how this worked out, I've come to adopt more of a mentality of functionality trumps my desire to see "professional colors". But don't get me started on pink reflective belts....or reflective belts in general for that matter.
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While I am sure there are some Soldiers that purchase the different color shoes for fashion, there is a legitimate reason as well. Too often, the clothing and sales on post and the main exchange only carry the proper shoes in these garish colors so they can enjoy their profits. I am flat footed, overpronate and have a wide foot. The clothing and sales at Fort Hood did NOT stock ANY wide foot shoes (very curious as to why but the shoe supervisor couldn't answer me). I was forced to look at what was in stock at the main exchange. The only they had available for my foot type was a neon green New Balance for $95! I went off post to the Foot Locker in the Temple Mall (I lived in Temple) and found a pair of all black New Balance for $79.99, but after the 20% military discount and taxes, I only paid $65. As the years have gone by, I am more and more starting to see that the Exchange is NOT really a friend of the Soldier, but merely another faceless organization preying on Soldiers for their money.
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