Pain during boot running

[Cisco4711]

Hello Rangers, i'm currently at Pre-Rasp waiting to class up, hopefully soon!

But meanwhile, when I run in boots, lately they've been hurting. I changed the insole since at RASP only standard issue is allowed(getting a different boot is out of the question.) I've had them for about 2 days and they're still breaking in I guess, but I was wondering what you all did to fix the pain when running in boots or if it's something I simply have to get used to? I get shin splints in my left leg and I'm afraid that over time they might turn into stress fractures if I don't fix it. The insoles I bought were Superfeet, Green.

Thanks for any advice Rangers and I'll keep driving on!

P.S- Any thoughts on the Belleville standard issue boots? I notice a couple of people wearing them and some say they're better than the regular boots we get issued.

[Oto-Man]

I'm not a medic, and I don't play one on TV, but it sounds to me like a case of acute silicas vaginitis...


Seriously, get em soaking wet and go for a 2 mile walk with the laces VERY Loose....slow pace...if you get hot spots or burning, tighten them up a bit....take em off and let em rest for two days, put em back on, lace em up and you'll be surprised at your new set of feet. The shin splints are either low potasium( changed your diet-add bananas), or piss poor stretching, and drink water!!!

Good luck

[Baseplate]

Stretching was key for me when I had shin splints. If your boots aren't broken in get them wet and I don't mean a little wet I mean wear them in the shower and don't take them off all day they will be broken in after that

[K.Ingraham]

I think the wet boot trick went out with the all leather boots, the nylon cordova things they got now are just more robust versions of the hi-teks we bought back around 1990.
My suggestion is to train smart & there is nothing smart about running in boots. Get in the best shape you can without needless abuse.
Otherwise, have boots well broken in for RASP, but to run in them? I vote 'no'. Suck it up while you're in RASP, but don't get a head start on injury.
Others may know more & better.

[RANGER513]

There are ALOT of other Rangers on here far, FAR more qualified to answer your question than me, wildman. But if you are in Pre-RASP and NOT physically ready, well, you're just a little behind the power-curve, don't ya think ????!!!!!

I have no problems with ya staying in shape and keeping the oxygen breathers ready to go, but one of your main goals at this stage in the game is to remain 100 percent healthy and ready !!

Some of us " old timers " were forced to run in boots. It was stupid then, and in my opinion, its still stupid now. I'm with Ranger Ingraham, if ya don't have to run in boots, don't ! Stay healthy and prepared for RASP.

My .02

[rangerabe]

Fuck the wet boot, suck it up and drive on. If your body can't handle it, then fuck it, your histrory, and go back to mommie.

[rangerabe]

Fucking pussys

[cams]

Fucking pussys

Good to see some things don't change with time Sarnt.

[K.Ingraham]

Fucking pussys

Good to see some things don't change with time Sarnt.

How did we ever manage, just taking things one day at a time & dealing with it as it arose? You know, like they do in "war"?

[The Sleepy Doc]

Don't run in boots

[RANGER513]

Fuck the wet boot, suck it up and drive on. If your body can't handle it, then fuck it, your histrory, and go back to mommie.

See ! I told ya !!! Far better than my reply !!!

[Cisco4711]

Roger that Rangers!

[goon175]

on a different note, the bellevilles are waaay better than that shit they issue in basic. the belleville 390/790s are also blue book standard for duties in batt.

[rangerabe]

You have to be hard and build your legs and feet to with stand the punishment of harsh conditions, no boots made can do that, they can add to a more comfort level once in shape, but your feet and legs will give out unless their in shape.

[C-MAC]

Only a comment on the boots, because that's all I am qualified to comment on. I beat the crap out of them running/hiking in rain, whatever..

From my civilian experience Belleville's military boot is very good, as is to a lesser degree Altama's (your SI? Not sure). Just got a pair of the Danner's but so far, so good (no break in/light/tough).

Anyway, something about "the man makes the boot" keeps running around in my head. But that's just a zoomie talking.....