New Balance wants to make the shoe for military recruits. Army Times reports that the company has unveiled a sneaker prototype that could become standard-issue in boot camps. If that happened it could eliminate altogether the cash allowance system that let recruits buy foreign-made shoes as long as they stay below an $80 one-time allowance. New Balance's shoe would be all-American made. Details about the specialized sneaker first surfaced when a group of lawmakers visited a Masschusetts New Balance factory in August. Later this month the Pentagon will host an industry briefing with a host of U.S. shoemakers to ultimately decide who will get the lucrative military contract.
I am prior military and an avid runner. When running you need to have a shoe that is designed for your foot. My foot type only ascics and mizuno work. New balance hurts my feet in matter what type I get. It is impossible to have a standard issue running shoe.
The Marines have had standard issue "go fasters" for years at boot camp. At least if they were made in America, that would be a step i. The right direction.
It's a no go. Makes sense.
ReplyDeleteI am prior military and an avid runner. When running you need to have a shoe that is designed for your foot. My foot type only ascics and mizuno work. New balance hurts my feet in matter what type I get. It is impossible to have a standard issue running shoe.
ReplyDeleteThe Marines have had standard issue "go fasters" for years at boot camp. At least if they were made in America, that would be a step i. The right direction.
ReplyDelete9:07 PM I agree on this. Not a smart move.
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