Are Hi-Tech and Corcoran Marauder boots authorized for wear? If not, what is the rule for optional boots?
No, these are not acceptable optional boots. Paragraph 27-3d, AR 670-1, states optional boots must be black boots of a similar commercial design, with a plain or capped toe. Optional boots, to include jungle boots, are authorized for wear in lieu of the standard black combat boot. This means that soldiers have two options to the issue boot: boots of similar design to the issue black combat boot, or the approved Army jungle boots – not a similar design jungle boot. Optional boots are not authorized for wear in formation when uniformity in appearance is required.
