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Description and Wear of Uniform Components

 
Article 3603.8
Boot, Safety, Black
 
Description 
Black plain steel (safety) toe smooth all leather high-top safety boot with oil resistant rubber outsoles and speed-lace eyelet closures.  
Black plain steel (safety) toe rough-side-out leather high-top safety boot with oil resistant rubber outsoles and speed-lace eyelet closures.  
 
Correct Wear
Smooth leather (8-inch or 9-inch) boots will be blackened and buffed.  The optional 9-inch rough-side-out leather safety boot (steel toed) is authorized for wearing afloat at the discretion of the Commanding Officer and ashore.  This optional rough-side-out boot will not require polishing but must be cleaned and maintained to present a well-kept manner.  
Lace shoes from inside out through all eyelids and tie.  Bootlaces will be tucked in a manner to present a well-kept appearance.
 
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