What type of boots should I get?

I am a Master at Arms in the US Navy and will heading to my first command. I need a good, reliable, long lasting pair of boots for work. I want them to be comfortable, have a durable sole and have a shineable leather surface (at least the toe of the boot).

What type of boots should I get?
What about Navy issue? You start getting too individualistic and you may not pass inspection.





If I may, I suggest you wait until you get to your command. Depends on where it is. Adopt the toughest shoe they allow. If it's not standard issue, go online and order it.





Synthetic uppers do the shine thing better, but can be unbearable in a hot climate... same with steel toes. In a REAL warm climate even the wax melts and you can lose your shine. Deck plates can wear soles out fast if you don't pick your feet up. Those little metal reinforcements can tear up a wooden or linoleum floors... not good if you're on shore much... as I said, wait until you get there.





I was in the Navy a while... not MA. Not aboard ship much, but in a variety of environments. The only time I worried about my shoes was when I was at the Pentagon the first time. Just follow the lead of the others who've been there. First assignment? And you're worried about shoes? Relax, guy. You'll do ok.
Reply:Personally i love my magnum boots.


You can go to quartermaster.com or galls.com and find a very large variety of boots. But you will want to find out if your new command has any specs they want to have meet when it comes to boots.
Reply:Get to your first assignment before you buy anything. Your command may have regulations as to which boots you will be allowed to wear, and will probably issue the ones they want you to have. Since you are an MA, many units want their personnel to be matching in everything they do and wear.





Although if you get the choice I would go with the Corcoran 2 field boots, or the Corcoran Marauders.
Reply:You'll be issued boots at your first command. Depending on the weather you'll either be issued tropical combat boots, or boots meant for cold weather. I haven't spent dime on boots at any command I've been. Every command you go to will have the uniforms and boots issued to you. Under supply regulations, uniforms and boots are replaced by the command. The cammies are issued and so are the boots, as well as the body armor. Save your money for other things.
Reply:Cochran II
Reply:My issued Bellevilles do me just fine, I'm the ground-pounding type (CM3), and I swear by one pair for work and another for inspections.



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