{"id":556,"date":"2021-02-17T16:18:41","date_gmt":"2021-02-17T16:18:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/militaryexcess.com\/?p=556"},"modified":"2021-03-03T16:55:03","modified_gmt":"2021-03-03T16:55:03","slug":"can-you-wear-military-boots-with-civilian-clothes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/militaryexcess.com\/can-you-wear-military-boots-with-civilian-clothes\/","title":{"rendered":"Can You Wear Military Boots With Civilian Clothes?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
The U.S. military uniform includes multiple pieces of standardized clothing and equipment, including a set of brown leather boots. This footwear will always be worn while soldiers are in their full combat uniform, but what are the rules when they’re off-duty?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Military boots can be worn by both soldiers and civilians. They can be worn both with a military uniform or with civilian clothes. Because they are not “distinctive” pieces of the military uniform, these boots can be bought, sold, and worn without repercussions by anyone.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Because of the high quality and great durability of military boots, they are appealing to both soldiers and civilians. For more information about uniform regulations as well as resources to help you find military boots for sale, read below. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Generally speaking, most branches of the military have between 2-3 different types of uniforms they will wear on a day-to-day basis. These include combat uniforms, service uniforms, and dress uniforms. These each have separate guidelines and rules, although some regulations are standard between all of them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Soldiers are issued military clothing and equipment when they enlist and begin to advance through their training. At the beginning of their training, every soldier is given a free set of uniforms and other necessary gear. Afterward, they are given an annual allowance<\/strong> that helps pay for replacements, maintenance, or other equipment-related costs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Once they have the uniforms, it is a soldier’s duty to make sure every piece of it is clean, neat, and well-cared for. Sloppy uniforms are not allowed in the U.S. military and every recruit needs to learn how to care for their clothing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Combat uniforms are the most common “military uniform” that comes to most people’s minds when they picture it. This includes the camouflage-patterned jacket and pants, along with a belt, cap, and gloves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This uniform should always<\/strong> be complemented with a pair of tall, sturdy, brown leather boots. Many different brands manufacture military-grade combat boots, but they all look fairly similar in the end. They should be a light tan\/brown, with a lace-up design and sturdy tread along the bottom. <\/p>\n\n\n\n These boots should always be worn with the full combat uniform, but they can also <\/strong>be worn when the soldier is in civilian clothes. There is an army code that states that “distinctive pieces” of the US military uniform should not be worn in combination with civilian clothes. This would include items such as the camouflage jacket or cap.<\/p>\n\n\n\n However, many smaller items don’t fall under this category. Standard-issue undershirts, belts, gloves, and boots can be worn by soldiers when they are off-duty and out of uniform. Because they are not immediately distinctive as pieces of a military uniform, it’s fine to wear them anytime. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nMilitary Uniform Rules For Soldiers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n