Recruits at Basic Military Training School are now each equipped
with two pairs of the new full leather combat
boots, which are more comfortable, durable and cost-effective than
both the old leather boots.
Introduced in June this year, the full leather combat boots have an
ergonomic design similar to the Gore-Tex waterproof hybrid boots.
They are made entirely of soft, lightweight
leather with a strong, tight fibre-structure to increase
durability and improve comfort.
The new boots are not waterproof as they do not
contain the Gore-Tex membrane. This means that that they are close
to 30% cheaper than the Gore-Tex waterproof hybrid
boots, making their use more cost-effective for Our Army.
Nevertheless, for soldiers who are exposed to frequent field
training under different weather and terrain, such as those in
Infantry, Guards and Commandos, Gore-Tex waterproof hybrid boots
are still issued.
REC Chen Wei Jing said, I have a friend with the old leather
boots. The new boots are definitely much softer and more
comfortable. My friend gets blisters easily
especially when he does running. I have not had any blisters so far
with these new boots.
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well! they finally realised the gore-tex boots are not as good as
they hoped it would be. leather is still the way to go. 
but i had no problems with blisters with my leather boots leh. in
fact find them more comfortable, although they are slightly
heavier.
