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“There are a variety of minimalist running shoes available for purchase and wear. Effective immediately, only those shoes that accommodate all five toes in one compartment are authorized for wear. Those shoes that feature five separate, individual compartments for the toes, detract from a professional military image and are prohibited for wear with the IPFU or when conducting physical training in military formation.” —An Army order banning toe shoes. (photo via realblades) 

“There are a variety of minimalist running shoes available for purchase and wear. Effective immediately, only those shoes that accommodate all five toes in one compartment are authorized for wear. Those shoes that feature five separate, individual compartments for the toes, detract from a professional military image and are prohibited for wear with the IPFU or when conducting physical training in military formation.” —An Army order banning toe shoes. (photo via realblades) 

# posted June 30, 2011
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    My military policy class, full of ROTC kids and GIs, was probably the only place people recognized my shoes. The most...
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    I’ve always been disgusted by these shoes.
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    these shoes freak me out for the same reason that i cannot wear gloves. Definitely a mitten and non toe shoe kind of...
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    lol. I’m loving this army style guide.
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    i really want these shoes skeletoes
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    At least someone else shares my hate.
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    But Crocs are still OK, right? » Follow the military and footwear on Trove’s U.S. Army and Shoes channels.