CF new boots? Brown coloured?

redzaku · December 17th, 2011, 22:59

Thought it was relevant so I post it and sorry if this is a repost...
So the Canadian forces are issuing brown boots now sooner or later, so what are your thoughts? However is it true though? Wondering why did they chosen brown instead of black?
http://soldiersystems.net/2011/05/25...oots/#comments

Danke · December 17th, 2011, 23:06

Black shows up like crazy on NVGs.

Gato · December 17th, 2011, 23:08

This isn't anything new, but good post anyway. I preffered the black boots, they looked better with the uniforms. Though, I've never bothered looking at my boots with NOD, so I can't comment on Danke's comment but I'm checking it out now

Edit: No, no the black combat boots do not show up like crazy........... why are you staring at your feet anyway, the enemy isn't in your shoe

Cobrajr122 · December 17th, 2011, 23:21

Just looked at my issued boots through my PVS 14, with and w/o IR light. They do not stick out at all. My tan work boots showed up more.

PrIeSt · December 17th, 2011, 23:24

Hah those are nea.t I was really hoping we'd get cadpat boots

although i'll bet were in multicam in 5 years.

Doubt those will ever make it to steel toed boots. But our current steel boots succccck

panzergrenadier · December 17th, 2011, 23:26

Brown makes more sense in the field..

Cobrajr122 · December 17th, 2011, 23:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by takagari

Hah those are nea.t I was really hoping we'd get cadpat boots

although i'll bet were in multicam in 5 years.

we have been in our current uniform for about 10 years, and we just started up a new contract for more CADPAT. I HIGHLY doubt there will be a standard issue of MC any time soon. By the time they are ready to move us into a new pattern, there will be many bigger and better things then MC.

Gato · December 17th, 2011, 23:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cobrajr122

we have been in our current uniform for about 10 years, and we just started up a new contract for more CADPAT. I HIGHLY doubt there will be a standard issue of MC any time soon. By the time they are ready to move us into a new pattern, there will be many bigger and better things then MC.

Agreed , as much as I love MC, it's FAR from the best pattern around.

sortie39 · December 18th, 2011, 01:04

I would say OD is much more visually acceptable than brown.
brown is kinder like construction boys.

MaybeStopCalling · December 18th, 2011, 01:28

I believe part of the rationale for going to brown boots was to reduce the requirement for tan boots and black boots to suit CADPAT Arid and Temperate. Simplifies costs and logistics.

Either way, I don't care as long as the boot's comfortable. Knowing my past with CF boots, however, I don't hold much hope.

ShelledPants · December 18th, 2011, 01:54

IR reflection has NOTHING to do with color and EVERYTHING about composition. VEGETABLE dyed clothing stands out less than synthetic dyes, for instance, and there are treatments for IR diffusion. You could have a neon red flight suit and not stand out on IR if you treat it properly.

Danke · December 18th, 2011, 02:11

Try this. Get a bunch of guys out in the dark with camo clothing on. Look at them with a NVG. You'll pick out the boots first if they're black; especially if you're prone or in a trench and they're coming into your veiw.

Janus · December 18th, 2011, 02:14

Wonderful. When will they let us reg force guys know? O.o

ThunderCactus · December 18th, 2011, 02:30

They got sick and tired of guys in artillery trying to BLIND the enemy with their abnormally shiny black combat boots!
And you guys are reg force, you're always the last to know lol

FoxhoundNB · December 18th, 2011, 08:11

What nobody realizes is that with the introduction of these new, brown boots, you will not be allowed to wear ANY non-issued boots. People are going to be ANGRY.

I know this applies in Gagetown at least, coming from the Base CO. I imagine there'll be similar policies at other major bases.

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December 17th, 2011, 22:59	#1
redzaku Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Edmonton	CF new boots? Brown coloured? Thought it was relevant so I post it and sorry if this is a repost... So the Canadian forces are issuing brown boots now sooner or later, so what are your thoughts? However is it true though? Wondering why did they chosen brown instead of black? http://soldiersystems.net/2011/05/25...oots/#comments __________________ Love and Tolerance Coffee, what purpose does these serve? А ну, чики-брики и в дамки! За Родину! BRRRRRT!

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Danke Prancercise Guru Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Danger Zone	Black shows up like crazy on NVGs. __________________ Airsoft, where nothing is hurt but feelings.

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Cobrajr122 2 Cent Tactical Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: NB	Just looked at my issued boots through my PVS 14, with and w/o IR light. They do not stick out at all. My tan work boots showed up more. __________________ www.2centtac.com F i n d - a n - A g e - V e r i f i e r

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PrIeSt takagari Trader rating Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Anola(ish) MB	Hah those are nea.t I was really hoping we'd get cadpat boots although i'll bet were in multicam in 5 years. Doubt those will ever make it to steel toed boots. But our current steel boots succccck __________________ Eddie Creek, MB Airsoft Field, Valken Dealer, Local Age Verification [COLOR="DarkOrange"][B]

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panzergrenadier Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Sherwood Park, AB	Brown makes more sense in the field.. __________________ Gumbercules!?! I love That Guy!!!

December 18th, 2011, 01:04	#9
sortie39 Banned Trader rating Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Calgary AB	I would say OD is much more visually acceptable than brown. brown is kinder like construction boys.

December 18th, 2011, 01:28	#10
MaybeStopCalling Green Synergy Trader rating Join Date: May 2009	I believe part of the rationale for going to brown boots was to reduce the requirement for tan boots and black boots to suit CADPAT Arid and Temperate. Simplifies costs and logistics. Either way, I don't care as long as the boot's comfortable. Knowing my past with CF boots, however, I don't hold much hope.

December 18th, 2011, 01:54	#11
ShelledPants Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Toronto, On	IR reflection has NOTHING to do with color and EVERYTHING about composition. VEGETABLE dyed clothing stands out less than synthetic dyes, for instance, and there are treatments for IR diffusion. You could have a neon red flight suit and not stand out on IR if you treat it properly. __________________ Ár skal r?*sa, sá er annars vill fé eða fjör hafa. Sjaldan liggjandi úlfur lær um getur né sofandi maður sigur.

December 18th, 2011, 02:11	#12
Danke Prancercise Guru Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Danger Zone	Try this. Get a bunch of guys out in the dark with camo clothing on. Look at them with a NVG. You'll pick out the boots first if they're black; especially if you're prone or in a trench and they're coming into your veiw. __________________ Airsoft, where nothing is hurt but feelings.

December 18th, 2011, 02:14	#13
Janus Trader rating Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Red Deer, AB	Wonderful. When will they let us reg force guys know? O.o __________________ Age Verifier - Lower Vancouver Island Brotherhood of Nod - Nod Prime \|\| Vancouver Island Airsoft League - President Unavailable for AV until April 2020.

December 18th, 2011, 02:30	#14
ThunderCactus Not Eye Safe, Pretty Boy Maximus on the field take his picture! Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2007	They got sick and tired of guys in artillery trying to BLIND the enemy with their abnormally shiny black combat boots! And you guys are reg force, you're always the last to know lol

December 18th, 2011, 08:11	#15
FoxhoundNB Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Fredericton NB	What nobody realizes is that with the introduction of these new, brown boots, you will not be allowed to wear ANY non-issued boots. People are going to be ANGRY. I know this applies in Gagetown at least, coming from the Base CO. I imagine there'll be similar policies at other major bases.