Guest guest Posted October 2, 2008 Report Share Posted October 2, 2008 HI, I live in Texas and for the past three or four years have only used SAS footwear - i.e. sandals. It is never cold enough here that I cannot wear them with socks and the sole cushioning is fantastic for me. I got my first pair from my sister i the East who didn't like them. When the first pair needed the elastic replaced - at least two years into wearing them every day, I bought two more pairs. Love them. The upper is very soft leather and straps at the ankle and the toe make them totally adjustable. IMHO, in W.F. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 7, 2011 Report Share Posted January 7, 2011 If you are going to be very strictly clinical, then where whatever you find comfortable. Nothing wrong with tennis shoes or loafers for that gig. But if you are going to be in the field at all, or doing any responses, then I would seriously consider something with a safety toe. Again, comfort is the most important factor. Personally, I chose the Converse desert boots. Very comfortable, like a pair of tennis shoes. Lightweight. Rugged. Zippered for convenience. Composite toe cap instead of steel (so it doesn't retain heat or cold). And surprisingly cheaper than the Danner, Matterhorn, or other popular desert boots, and with much better ankle support. Lots of Army guys wear them, even though zippers are supposed to be non-reg. Bates would be my second choice of full length desert boots. Another good option that offers a medium of benefits of both boots and sneakers is hiking boots, but without the safety toes. Merrell is probably the best thing going in that category, and is a favourite of the SPECWAR guys. Vasque and Hi-Tac also make nice ones. This is probably your best all-round choice for clinical duty in a rough environment. THe comfort of a sneaker with the durability of a boot. Good luck, and stay safe! Rob On Friday, January 7, 2011 17:49, " MARK C " <sailmedic@...> said: > At the risk of starting a MAJOR controversy , I am looking for recomemndations > for footwear while working at a clinic in Afghanistan. Thanks and Happy New year. > [please no fighting.} > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 7, 2011 Report Share Posted January 7, 2011 Have to agree with Rob, I have been using Merrell boots since 2006, comfortable wear well and reasonable price. Remenber you get what you pay for. Cheep footwear is asking for problems. Cheers Tom G From: rob.davis@... Date: Fri, 7 Jan 2011 20:53:30 -0600 Subject: RE: Footwear If you are going to be very strictly clinical, then where whatever you find comfortable. Nothing wrong with tennis shoes or loafers for that gig. But if you are going to be in the field at all, or doing any responses, then I would seriously consider something with a safety toe. Again, comfort is the most important factor. Personally, I chose the Converse desert boots. Very comfortable, like a pair of tennis shoes. Lightweight. Rugged. Zippered for convenience. Composite toe cap instead of steel (so it doesn't retain heat or cold). And surprisingly cheaper than the Danner, Matterhorn, or other popular desert boots, and with much better ankle support. Lots of Army guys wear them, even though zippers are supposed to be non-reg. Bates would be my second choice of full length desert boots. Another good option that offers a medium of benefits of both boots and sneakers is hiking boots, but without the safety toes. Merrell is probably the best thing going in that category, and is a favourite of the SPECWAR guys. Vasque and Hi-Tac also make nice ones. This is probably your best all-round choice for clinical duty in a rough environment. THe comfort of a sneaker with the durability of a boot. Good luck, and stay safe! Rob On Friday, January 7, 2011 17:49, " MARK C " <sailmedic@...> said: > At the risk of starting a MAJOR controversy , I am looking for recomemndations > for footwear while working at a clinic in Afghanistan. Thanks and Happy New year. > [please no fighting.} > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 7, 2011 Report Share Posted January 7, 2011 Go down chicken street and buy some hello kitty flip flops. Ideal for blending in with the locals. > > From: tom5255@... > Date: Sat, 8 Jan 2011 05:48:04 +0000 > Subject: RE: Footwear > > > Have to agree with Rob, I have been using Merrell boots since 2006, comfortable wear well and reasonable price. Remenber you get what you pay for. Cheep footwear is asking for problems. > > Cheers > > > Tom G > > > From: rob.davis@... > Date: Fri, 7 Jan 2011 20:53:30 -0600 > Subject: RE: Footwear > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > If you are going to be very strictly clinical, then where whatever you find comfortable. Nothing wrong with tennis shoes or loafers for that gig. But if you are going to be in the field at all, or doing any responses, then I would seriously consider something with a safety toe. Again, comfort is the most important factor. > > > > Personally, I chose the Converse desert boots. Very comfortable, like a pair of tennis shoes. Lightweight. Rugged. Zippered for convenience. Composite toe cap instead of steel (so it doesn't retain heat or cold). And surprisingly cheaper than the Danner, Matterhorn, or other popular desert boots, and with much better ankle support. Lots of Army guys wear them, even though zippers are supposed to be non-reg. Bates would be my second choice of full length desert boots. > > > > Another good option that offers a medium of benefits of both boots and sneakers is hiking boots, but without the safety toes. Merrell is probably the best thing going in that category, and is a favourite of the SPECWAR guys. Vasque and Hi-Tac also make nice ones. This is probably your best all-round choice for clinical duty in a rough environment. THe comfort of a sneaker with the durability of a boot. > > > > Good luck, and stay safe! > > > > Rob > > > > On Friday, January 7, 2011 17:49, " MARK C " <sailmedic@...> said: > > > > > At the risk of starting a MAJOR controversy , I am looking for recomemndations > > > for footwear while working at a clinic in Afghanistan. Thanks and Happy New year. > > > [please no fighting.} > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 8, 2011 Report Share Posted January 8, 2011 Mark, I was issued " regular " and cold weather boots where I worked. Both were nice but very heavy and somewhat of an overkill fo what I actully did most of the time. I wore very comfortable slip ons like some chefs and nurses wear while in the clinic, some decent casual / athletic shoes around camp and my own boots I took with me with my other gear outside on convoy etc. It depends on what you are doing and the camp you are at. If you have a favorite pair of boken in boots and regular shoes...take em. Mike Wm. M. (Mike) Spurgeon, NREMT-P Ladson, SC From: MARK C <sailmedic@...> Subject: Footwear Date: Friday, January 7, 2011, 6:49 PM At the risk of starting a MAJOR controversy , I am looking for recomemndations for footwear while working at a clinic in Afghanistan. Thanks and Happy New year. [please no fighting.} ------------------------------------ Member Information: List owner: Ian Sharpe Editor: Ross Boardman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 9, 2011 Report Share Posted January 9, 2011 On Sunday, January 9, 2011 17:02, " Larry Torrey " <ltorrey@...> said: > I have very big feet. The Converse are not only comfy and supporting, > but I am able to order them in difficult-to-find sizes. A lot of Marines who saw my Converse boots complained that the Corps did not allow them to wear them. Then one day I had a Marine Recon officer come in as a patient, and I noticed he was wearing Converse. I asked him how he got away with it. He said the guys chipped in and bought the colonel a pair. After wearing them for a day, he approved them for the entire battalion. Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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