PMedMoe said:
Actually, Vern, I got those sizes from the entire size list, not just the default list.
None of the boots I have ever got issued fit properly. The only ones I ever worried about were the regular combat boots because that's what I had for the BFT. They still don't fit well and I make sure to wear proper socks (polypro under and a thick wool sock over) to reduce foot movement and chafing. I usually get blisters (not always) but have learned to live with it. Not to mention the addition of Vibram soles at my own expense, but hey, they're my feet, so I want to look after them!
As I said, I have not been issued WWB and don't give a rat's a** if I ever do get them. I realize there is a "breaking in" period for boots but all three sizes I had on were more like torture tests.
I don't see how they can figure out your size, since almost every boot I have is a different size. For example:
Combat boot size 2-2.5E
Ankle boot (old) size 5
Mukluks size 4
Nurse's shoes size 6 (never wore 'em, thankfully, they are ugly!)
I happy with the three pairs of boots I have and hope they'll last a while.
What defaults in would have been the last "standard" size that you were issued electronicly converted to a near millimeter size, but there may be a millimeter size that is more appropriate for you. Logistikunicorp pulls data from
peoplesoft and the
CFSS.
Because all of the standard sizes such as 2-2.5E or 5 etc that you've listed above differed from manufacturer to manufacturer, there WAS no standard size for any individual. Much like going to the mall for running shoes. A ladies 9 in Nike = a ladies size 8 in New Balance etc.
That's why we are moving to the millimeter sizing system. There are 92 sizes now -- a much larger range than we had with the old sizing system. Boots vary by mere millimeters.
You should go into clothing stores and have them measure your foot using the millimeter scale, and from there they will give you your appropriate size for use when ordering from Logistikunicorp etc.
For example, if your WWB are a size "41" (the last 4 numbers of the NATO stock number are 00
41), call clothing stores and ask them what "0041" converts to in millimeter reading and they will give it to you.
If your WWB fit you properly, you can tell which size to order from Logistik by looking at the tongue of your WWB. My WWB are NSN: 8430-21-918-0018. This equals size 18. On the very bottom of the tongue tag is their mm sizing, which is: 240/90. That is the size that I would order ankle boots from Logistik in. Likewise, if I ever do go to clothing stores to get those dastardly Boots, Interim GP -- I'd walk up to the counter and say "I need a 240/90" -- even if I've never had them issued before because the width and length of my foot in millimeters is not going to change.
If your WWB do not fit you properly: go to clothing and get re-sized and get ones that do. Bottom line is: IF you fit into standard stocked sizes before -- you certainly do now ... they are
all covered with the new sizing system, plus more.
something is dreadfully wrong.
