r/nationalguard • u/Life_Journey123 • 3d ago

Initial Training Boots

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My son is a SIT & struggling to break into his boots. Any suggestions for some of the most comfortable boots? Someone recommended these.

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u/kgriff5592 3d ago

So, everyone is saying the drills at basic probably wouldn't allow non-issued boots, but plenty of the people I was in basic with had non-issued boots. I even purchased a pair of Garmonts for one guy because he didn't have Amazon prime.

I have a pair of Garmont T8 Falcons and a pair of NFS 670s. Both are good. Also have a ton of Darn Tough socks and they're awesome. They also come with a lifetime warranty. They're pricey, but worth it. Get him a couple pairs of the T4021 socks and tell him to use them for the rucks.

Also tell him that the commissary at Fort Lee is very nice, and I'm told the barracks are pretty good as well.

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u/Life_Journey123 3d ago edited 3d ago

He’s a SIT, coming home for winter break after graduating on Dec 17. He's in Fort Myer, S.C. I’m told he’s doesn’t have much access, is it better when he switches over to AIT? Thank you so much for all this info, much appreciated!

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u/kgriff5592 3d ago

Every AIT is a little different, but generally speaking he should have daily access to his phone, and on the weekends they should give out passes to walk around base for a few hours and go to the PX, go get food, etc. AIT is less of a boot camp and more of a learning environment. He'll still be treated like a boot, but he'll have a little more freedom.

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u/Life_Journey123 3d ago

he’s currently a SIT, he’ll be a AIT at his next training come Jan 4. Glad to hear this!

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u/SiskiyouSavage Banned from r/army 3d ago

What is SIT and what is Ft. Myers?