Best boots for POC?

[chris7011]

What are the best boots for the POC? Some second-hand German Paras or British Army boots?

Or is there something lighter for running which will still be acceptable for use?

[AdamMc]

I have bought a pair of standard British Army boots. I wear them to work everyday, which amuses the kids. But it is breaking them in nicely. The difference in the leather over a week is vast. Also, I can tie them up twice as fast as I could when I got them.

Speaking of lacing up - anyone got any tips?

[chris7011]

This might sound like a stupid question but is your heel supposed to fit in the boot - should it be able to move up and down much? I might need a tighter pair of boots.

[AdamMc]

My heal doesn't move much. I would try another pair of boots - maybe a smaller size or maybe a different type. I would not want to do the POC in ill fitting boots. A quick way to possible failure for something so quick to fix.

Actually, have you tried running in them yet? Your feet will expand when running due to the heat created, changing the fit.

[cruicent]

This might sound like a stupid question but is your heel supposed to fit in the boot - should it be able to move up and down much? I might need a tighter pair of boots.

It shouldnt move up and down, thats what happened when I didnt tie my running laces properly and it gave me shinsplints.

[yorkie321]

If your heel doesn't fit snugly, you will end up getting the biggest blisters this side of Naggers. FACT

TOPTIP....1000 MILE Socks underneath standard issue works for me.

[Nickosx]

1000 MILE SOCKS? What the feck are these im intrigued!

[Spence]

For a POC you need well broken in boots with a 2.5cm heel block; these will get checked on the first day and if they don't match the training team's standards they will issue you a pair, likewise if you dont have any. The style they give you are the British Army lightweight assault boots, so in my honest opinion they may as well be the ones you take. No point buying a nice gucci pair, break them in, train with them, then get to lympstone only to be given a different pair because yours dont match the specification now is there?

Cheers

[Spence]

As for the 1000 mile socks check this link out. That should give you the information you need.

Cheers

[Nickosx]

Now they are intelligent socks!!!




Very sexy

[AdamMc]

I am considering a pair of Mid Light Merino Socks form these guys http://www.sealskinz.com under a pair of SmartWool socks. The SealSkinz will stop the water from getting to your feet, the SmartWool will provide a buffer. Plus an in the field use, wool stays warm when wet.

[Scottish_Kiwi]

Best tip get your self a decent pair of Insoles, i use Green Superfeet ones and they are the mutts nuts.

Some of the other guys use sorbethane ones which are supposed to be pretty good but i found them a bit spongy.

Get them when you get your boots and break them in together.

K

[Doc]

Potential officers talking about socks????????????

"one cant possibly goto polo wearing cheap socks on our footsies you know old chap!"

Issued artic socks are brills, all this posh gear wont get you far, have a blister and meet my counterpart, best time of your life with a needle honestly

[Deadhead]

I am considering a pair of Mid Light Merino Socks form these guys http://www.sealskinz.com under a pair of SmartWool socks. The SealSkinz will stop the water from getting to your feet, the SmartWool will provide a buffer. Plus an in the field use, wool stays warm when wet.

Your feet will get wet. All of you will get wet during the endurance course. Trust me on this. Just don't swallow any of the water. It's the most fetid crap you can ever imagine.

[beardo]

wool stays warm, but it takes fookin ages to dry, your better off with cold, dryer feet to be honest