I tried on 8 different pairs of boots before I was satisfied at CIIP. I’m sure the people behind me were pissed, but I didn’t get a single blister.

@MattWard89

6 жыл бұрын

hahaha I'm sure but hey man you gotta do it!

@christmas90s54

6 жыл бұрын

No shit...Well than, I'm going do the same.

@RR-ik3kg

6 жыл бұрын

Andrew White Lol me.

@varnelkythe761

6 жыл бұрын

Smart. I wish I did that :(

@VALDiesel01

6 жыл бұрын

Andrew White better safe than sorry and suffering lol.

There was a really fit Soldier when I was a DS who would run steps with her vest and plates every night. She fractured her hip. Don't be a hero, there is no prize for finishing first in basic.

@Eggsr2bcrushed

5 жыл бұрын

B Miles that is a problem with her being a female

@Dover939

5 жыл бұрын

@@Eggsr2bcrushed no... it's a problem with her trying way too hard and injuring herself

@freddytoscano6308

5 жыл бұрын

Iron Soldier is the prize for finishing first in basic if I'm not mistaken.

@saintsfps5348

5 жыл бұрын

@@freddytoscano6308 You pretty much just completely destroyed this guys argument and won at life.

@youdontknow8983

5 жыл бұрын

No such thing as trying way to hard at basic.

Good advice. My advice for people heading to basic training in any of the military services is to find out ahead of time what their physical requirements are at basic training and work for months at doubling it. For example, if you are required to run 1.5 miles work on running 3 miles because they will often make you keep running after you get to 1.5 miles and you will be used to running a lot farther. You'll be glad you did it when the drill sergeant or company commander is screaming in somebody else's face instead of yours.

@9_r4p4ck8

5 жыл бұрын

I'd say that you should train for both. Endurance is more important than speed at BT, but being slower at shorter distances isn't really good

At my basic training I did a 12 mile ruck march, cleaned up, got four hours of sleep then a pt test with my feet bleeding badly. I turned the boot over and the blood poured out.

@angelmakima

6 жыл бұрын

Jordan Simpson do you usually run?

@jacksully1823

6 жыл бұрын

that sir, sounds fucking horrible lol

@UnknownUnknown-cu9zr

5 жыл бұрын

Hell nah

@Abel1120

5 жыл бұрын

let me guess, infantry... right? same with me

@ercsee9218

5 жыл бұрын

Oh my gawddd

A month in I pulled a groin muscle, just when that got better I got a stress fracture in my foot, and to top it all off I got covered in the worst poison ivy rash you have ever seen. Sucked, but I pushed through to graduate on time without being recycled. Take care of yourself while your there. Nothing worse than training with an injury.

@Dnariobeats1289

5 жыл бұрын

How did u take care of the stress fracture

@ryanlauton6268

4 жыл бұрын

Dnario stress fractures you just deal with lmao

@watenallace663

4 жыл бұрын

Recycled?

@nhpchrisss

2 жыл бұрын

@@watenallace663 sent back to the beginning

For lots of blisters in fitted boots, wear your dress socks/pantyhose under your thicker socks. You want to keep the moisture away from your foot, water adds friction. I did this for the GAFPB in 3" water and mud and only had minor blisters. Second, pack your ruck right. Nuff said. Third, break your boots in. If you can, (not sure if you would be allowed to in basic, this is for your military career in general so remember this stuff) I recommend tying those boots on really tight and taking a warm shower with your brand new boots. It softens the suede and sole and will form to your foot. Fourth, drink water. Fifth, don't pop that blister. A blister is there to lessen the damage done on your weak points. It absorbs impact and friction better than normal skin. Plus, if you pop it it could fill back up and get infected. Use moleskin to create a small padding around the sides of the blister, spread out the pressure and friction. If it does pop, leave it alone. Don't rip the skin off until 50% of the skin covering the raw skin is already gone. No moleskin? Cut a hole the size of the blister in duct tape and use that instead. Apply directly to your foot. DO NOT PUT ADHESIVES DIRECTLY ON *ANY* PART OF A BLISTER. Put them around it. Baby powder works for dry conditions in short durations. If you know for at least a 80% certainty that your feet will be wet, put a dress sock/pantyhose on first, followed by your usual sock, followed by a tied off (as to make your foot water resistant) walmart or similar plastic bag. Keep the bag in your boot, you'll look weird and out of regs with plastic bags hanging out of your boot. The name of the game is keeping your feet dry and clean. These tips may sound like a weird and weak way out, but if you want healthy, long lasting feet, follow these instructions. Feel free to add more below, hooah!

@harambe8372

3 жыл бұрын

Isn't it basic knowledge to carry dry socks with you and change every break if let's say one period is 50 minutes marching?

@Iheartlifting

3 жыл бұрын

What does everyone mean by dress socks? Like regular crew socks? or actual dress socks, like what you'd wear in dress shoes?

@snakeoo7ca

2 жыл бұрын

@@harambe8372 Yes but you don't always have the opportunity to change socks in the field whenever you want. If you're in the field for days at a time you can go through 3 sets pretty quick

I think a how to pack your ruck video is a good idea. Also I think you should do a video on how to make sure your boots fit well and maybe your favorite and least favorite boots you’ve had.

@Neptune8

6 жыл бұрын

Rachael Estrada your drill will tell you how they want you to pack it

@collinwoodard5116

5 жыл бұрын

Light on the bottom and heavy on top

thumbnail gave me chills

@marcusk9284

6 жыл бұрын

Seraph Starman what happened to that guy?

@yomamaisaniceperson2707

6 жыл бұрын

Marcus K B L I S T E R S

@sheldondinkleberg6525

6 жыл бұрын

Sand hill Happened to that guy...

@ihatethisusernameupdate

4 жыл бұрын

Thumbnail gave me flashbacks to those times when I would find blood on my socks as soon as I took my shoes off after school. It isn't that bad once you get used to it(or so I'd like to believe), the only problem is that your socks are gonna be a bloody mess and the back of your feet is gonna look terrifying.

@ironmanmason4247

3 жыл бұрын

Vine Whip subbed

I can say shin splints while running is the worse pain in my life.

@MattWard89

6 жыл бұрын

If you have them bad... It's really bad...

@ReallyReal_1

6 жыл бұрын

Shootemup89 holy boys I have shin splints rn... It hurts to stand lmao

@Zaddygains

6 жыл бұрын

Shin splints can be awful but whats helps me is going through the hole alphabet twice with your toes, so just spell out each letter with your toes, then run your hand down the shin rolling out the the muscle, and then if you can, ice em or take a cold shower and repeat.

@thecrshirk1152

6 жыл бұрын

i had them my first year that i ran track. very painful.

@gradywalker7098

6 жыл бұрын

I got bad shin splints in football season which lead to a stress fracture, and I was playing on it which lead to my bone snapping in my shin so don't take it lightly

I fell in to a 6 foot dried up river bed during night navy in Benning

@MattWard89

6 жыл бұрын

Lol I’ve fallen 6ft into mug during a night land nav course with no light and no moon 😄 it was terrible

Listening to you talk about people not working out before basic training has made me so incredibly happy for being a Poolee in the Marines Delayed Entry Program

My feet are like double layered cow leather. I run over 60 miles each week and do a lot of hiking in boots.

@moodypessimist5375

5 жыл бұрын

Zach Meyer teach me your ways sempai

@Wangan300

5 жыл бұрын

Lol. Mate you are going to have some hardcore knee issues

@DevilDaRebel

5 жыл бұрын

@@Wangan300 If hes not resting enough, without a doubt, 60 miles a week? That's ridiculous.

My mom always said put some ice on it.... Me: Here we go again 😑😂

Great vid - great advice. To add; some people aren't good runners, or aren't physically built to be good runners. Bad running/marching form (ie: heel-strike, toe runner, "glider", roll outward on the foot,etc.), bad body posture, & the like can be why they're getting hurt, too. Good to not only do some of that before it gets insane at basic; but also good advice to jump on a stationary bike as much as you can. This is what a lot of orthopedic docs use to rehab people that need to restrengthen knees, ankles, & hips after injuries/surgery. It not only "wakes up" the big muscles, but more importantly strengthens all the little muscles & gets the tendons & other soft-tissue stuff loosened up & use to doing some work - WITHOUT all the harsh punishing jarring that running puts on the joints. Usually someone out of shape & with weaker muscles will modify their body/foot position or the action itself to try to make it "hurt less". This simply leads to more chance of injury. Get on a bike, use the toe straps (for a full circular motion of exercise for your legs {less chance of shin splints}), and simply spin - you don't need much resistance, what's more important is time on the bike. The longer you ride (like 45 min to an hour) at a medium to light pressure, is better than 15-20 minutes at high pressure - for developing & building all the little support muscles around the knee & ankle...with out the impact of running on them. nonetheless - great vid, Matt - get prepared before you go is the key message here

I leave to Ft. Jackson in 27 days now. Going back through your videos give me some relief man. Thanks for the great, informational content!

Literally stumbled upon this page looking for information since I ship out in about 2 months. Great stuff brother appreciate it !

Son ships to Jackson in Tminus 43hrs after MEPS tomorrow-been devouring these vids like crazy over the last month or so-Thanks Matt Ward for making them-they've been LIFESAVERS!!!

I ship out to Ft Sill tomorrow. Matt, you are the most helpful resource in helping me prepare for BCT and AIT. Thanks man!

All I gotta say is, your videos are extremely helpful and very enlightening. I am studying for my ASVAB right now and my wish or goal is for my MOS to be 11B/11X!

For overall muscle strength, i think running or jogging could help you out. Just like the old times, you can run everywhere, don't care what other people see it, but i think running from one place to another can help you out for basic training.

I passed the ASVAB and I'm going to enlist on Friday. I'm glad I found this before I ship to basics☺

I'm at 20 miles a week. with a 45 lbs back pack. I Ship February 12. 42A with rasp and airborne. your video's are awesome and informative. I have literally watched this whole playlist forthe past few weeks😂😂😂🙏🙏🙏

Thanks for the tip. I leave for Army boot camp in May. The last thing I want is to get hurt in basic and then get medically disqualified. Good thing I exercise a lot.

Thanks mate im going to subscribe to your channel as im training in the NZ Army and running 5kms in 24mins carrying 11kgs every third day. 40x4 press ups each day and 100 curl ups every second day.

You can't always avoid getting injured in the military. My feet and hands were well conditioned before I went to basic. One time they woke us up in the middle night, yelling to get outside immediately. We were only in our underwear and socks, and they had us run down to the end of the road, and we stood on gravel for an extended period getting yelled at. After a while I looked down and realized I cut my foot bad, either on my bunk jumping down so fast, or when running, my sock was full of blood. Another guy was at the firing range, and the brass from the M-16 got stuck in his helmet strap, it left a permanent burn mark in his cheek. Then there were the fist fights. One idiot messed with the wrong guy when he was sleeping. Turns out the guy who was sleeping... was a nationally ranked heavy weight wrestler, he slammed his head into the metal bed frame...repeatedly, leaving huge welts on his head. Good times.

@Shaad93

4 жыл бұрын

Stephen Miller start working on what you say. Derogatory remarks are not acceptable. The military expects better and so should you.

@thewrenchmaster122

3 жыл бұрын

@@Shaad93 stfu

Good socks help especially for ruck marches (Fox River Socks).

@RoninSway14

4 жыл бұрын

Radio thanks for the tip, not many youtubers talk about socks

yep, blisters were my number enemy too. Didn't know about the nylon sock inside the wool. That really helps. I remember limping around like crazy. those boots sucked. I still made it though.

Hi I just started watching your channel and you inspired me to want to be in the army. Thank you for all these videos.

I want to thank you so much. Before your videos I was compiling notes from sources(semi-sketchy ones) I found around the internet. Now I can actually watch what I'm trying to learn and just study the videos. I'm not enlisting any time soon, due to the fact that I'm probably going to have surgery soon. Nothing serious, literally just surgery for my Ballsack(pesky varicocele). I was hoping to finish my preparations by Nov. but I guess my Health needs to come first as I really don't want a Medical Waiver, or the chance that it will worsen during BCT and ruin my chances at passing. So until my Recovery is over, or I get the green light, I shall binge watch your Channel and study for that damn ASVAB. Best of luck, man. Thanks again.

Your videos are great, man. Looking forward to enlisting!

Good video...Glad you put this information up. I would tell people this. But you putting it in the video is great.

The younger the better! I was 19/20 and had youth on my side when I went through Infantry Ait at Benning 2/58, 1990. We were speed lace boots which sucked!

Thank you, now I'm sure, my son will be home in 3 weeks after start of basic training, blister(in the best case). But if he really graduates, I will be really, really glad and surprised.

Words to live by. You'll be on your feet a lot. And cushioned socks are a life saver

Well I ship tomorrow, I appreciate all the knowledge you dropped on your channel Mr. Ward and helped the fellow Future soldiers of America 🇺🇸

@MattWard89

6 жыл бұрын

Good luck to you bro! I'm glad you got something out of what I have said.

Before I go to basic I am gonna go and buy the exact type of boots issued and then I am gonna run and hike in them a lot to get used to it

Thank you for all the advice that you are giving to everyone. It really helps when you are going through each step before enlisting, during the enlistment process, and even after. We all appreciate it so much.

@MattWard89

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I'm glad you get something out of them!

@ajmartin1612

6 жыл бұрын

It's helping me a lot. I'm actually working on getting back into shape so my enlistment process is easier.

@poncesaga

6 жыл бұрын

23 July Fort Leanord Wood To Basic Training

@ajmartin1612

6 жыл бұрын

Luis Ponce good luck.

Good job on the boot issue, I never had a problem with boots. We had two pair and they were alternated. They were black leather and they had to be superbly polished every day. Keep your boots tightly laced at all times that will help hold down ankle injuries as well.

@tiffanypeterson5995

5 жыл бұрын

Navy?

@supergene256

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this, I’m going to try to remember this

@wherecar54

4 жыл бұрын

Tiffany Peterson Army

Literally started working out to prepare for basic. Ran/walked around 8 miles in three days. Immediately suffered knee pains. I'm really glad I'm getting this out of the way now!

Take your time and make sure you get boots that fit properly, I learned this the hard way. My boots were about 2 sizes too small, by the third week I had lacerations on the back of my heels down to the bone. Also I lost both my big toenails later on in the cycle from the pressure on my toes. I never quit and never went to sick call though. It was miserable but there was no way I was about to get recycled lol

@oceanman2394

6 жыл бұрын

rileydawg2013 y o u l o s t y o u r f u c k i n g t o e n a i l s ?

@JamesTaylor-yu2ze

6 жыл бұрын

rileydawg2013 i call bullshit

@samtinkle9076

5 жыл бұрын

Dad was in the Marines, has a missing second toenail and a fucked up fourth.

@ihatethisusernameupdate

4 жыл бұрын

@@oceanman2394 Excuse me while I barf all over my room.

@MrInzombia

4 жыл бұрын

MyNamesJeff2013 lol nice bullshit story. Its stories like this that give military guys a bad name.

Shipping tomorrow, thanks for all the advice from the videos. Really appreciate it

@MattWard89

6 жыл бұрын

Sorry I missed this but good luck to you bro!

@blazegulizack

6 жыл бұрын

Did you pass?

@goblinfairy1032

6 жыл бұрын

Jaxon Wright How did it go?

@angelmakima

6 жыл бұрын

Jaxon Wright I think he failed

@mia7061

4 жыл бұрын

@@angelmakima LMAOOO

Thanks for your tips I'm trying to learn as much as I can

Your the most helpful youtuber out there

@MattWard89

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks man, I really really appreciate that!

@cheeseball4791

6 жыл бұрын

The GrimReaper *you’re

@austintheoriginaldoge695

6 жыл бұрын

The GrimReaper You're and *Opinion

@shamahvisuals

5 жыл бұрын

Damien Strong Please.People blogging about their boring,garbage life is more helpful

@thegamingkid9096

3 жыл бұрын

@@shamahvisuals loser

Basic sucks in the moment, but looking back on it I enjoyed it, did some of the coolest things I've ever done in my life while I was there.

I ran to the point that my toenails started falling off and I have a blister scar that callased over I keep getting myself ready for a hell that may or may not happen thanks for the vid

I work alot I already got my blisters from cheap ass steel for shoes lol

@blazegulizack

6 жыл бұрын

dspicerj same here. I’m a construction worker

No worries here I got feet... foots... feet like a caveman. Good video your helping prepare lots of future soldiers.

@MattWard89

6 жыл бұрын

+josh b lol thanks!

@rabidwombat6665

6 жыл бұрын

I hear that I had to problems with my feet going through basic. I went in with pretty thick clauses already on my feet from a lot of walking around bare foot on concrete.

Lmaooo buy some army boots and run in them and be more prepared 😂😂😂😂😂

@cheetoclips1904

6 жыл бұрын

You're not actually allowed to bring your own boots to basic training you would have to throw them away

@gradywalker7098

6 жыл бұрын

Gaming for You he's talking about getting the feel of the boot, not bringing your own

@user-dg4co2ei2n

6 жыл бұрын

Gaming For You Games can really lower your IQ. XD

@rithe07

5 жыл бұрын

Lol I don't have money to blow

@thehotdogman9317

4 жыл бұрын

Where can one buy army boots?

10 miles a week? For my preperation, i run 6 miles every night on my treadmill

In sweden we're issued tape for the feet which takes most of the blisters and we change socks often to reduce it further. They're really heavy on maintaining your feet here, wether it's a fetish or not. Rarely get blisters from the boots these days without tape though it's interesting how you shock your feet and force them to condition. Keep the content comming.

@MattWard89

6 жыл бұрын

They give us moleskin but only if it's bad. After basic though you can get as much as you want and wear it anytime you go on a ruck march

When I first started running cross country right off the bat I got shin splints and two giant blisters on the whole front of my second toes and we were doin 12+ miles a week for the JV, and upwards of thirty for the varsity with two runs a day, really hard work outs and a race almost every week.

Heading to fort Jackson on August 20 thanks for all your videos..

Your videos are so helpful thanks!

I am one for style: I know it's less on the subject.. just working full time retail, I found my Carhartt boots are nice.. Cabela's are easy more supportive also.. skechers are nice, yet ruined my toes, red and blisters.. trying to wear boots more, 🤷‍♂️😃♥️

Thanks this helped a lot keep the videos coming

@MattWard89

6 жыл бұрын

Of course!

thanks man. your videos are very helpful!

@MattWard89

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

I still remember my battle buddy was my fire watch and bunkmate. P2C Williams noticed I had issues with sit ups and motivated me to do better every night before shower and I was his motivation for our 12 mile ruck March and we worked on our final exams thru out BUT at fort Jackson in 2008 and he got to meet my grandfather who final got his silver star from naum

One extra idea you can also add a softest material on the heels area and stitch it inside💡

Shipping out Feb 5th, Ft Leonard Wood, Missouri 31B, wish me luck. Also, I have very resilient feet, they'll adapt well I hope.

@rwdog

4 жыл бұрын

zacharyporter96 how was it I leave next week for OSUT for 31B

Been pushing shopping carts for a crappy Walmart for a while. Should be good. Basically 20-30 miles a shift.

I was informed by some former SOF guys that you should be running and rucking at least a combined 12-15 miles a week before basic, and if you are trying to go to RASP or SFAS, you should work your way up to over 30 a week.

My favorite combat boots which are the comfortable ones which are the only ones I really tried are the Deltas

When i was in basic i had collapseing arch in my foot. My drill told us during or ftx to change our socks each day also he gave us a hint. Wear ur dress socks under ur normal socks.

@Swishy2003

4 жыл бұрын

Darrell Mailes double sock trick worked for me! Definitely saved me from blisters!

Been watching your vids to get a good idea of what I'm getting myself into. Thanks for everything homie. Shipping Oct 23rd. 25B!!

@MattWard89

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks man and awesome 25B!!! Lets go! haha

I also want to thank you for your service..

shipping out in 5 days!! your videos have helped me so much!

@MattWard89

6 жыл бұрын

Good luck!!!

When you get a chance to shop before basic training get insoles, dr sholes or some other type of gel comfort. Also the boots need time to fit your feet. Arch supports should be considered as well.

My Basic was years ago, the only hurt I remember was My whole body being in pain the first few days, kind of like when I was a Kid and started Football Practice! Soreness and more soreness. But I felt so much better at the end of the first week

I just got out of benning last month. Go in the winter lol, that place is hot hot hot.

@ddraper25

6 жыл бұрын

Luke Walter not even that bad I went through basic in June and July

That thumbnail though 😱

i would add two things that i ran into as did many others in my class 1) Stretch Alot like every night and morning. 2) Stress fractures i got these really bad and had to lie about my pain levels to not get recycled but make sure you don't run heel to toe you need to practice striking with the balls of your feet

Can u make a video of how exactly get a proper fitted boot on? Because I dont want my feet injured.

I got discharged due to blisters that got infected and developed into staff I got from the hospital when I had surgery. I got sent home on con leave came back to get cleared for duty and wasn't cleared because my wound wasn't healed enough so I was recommended for a 5-17 which was dropped to a chapter 11 so it would be easier for me to get back in. I wish I had known this before I went in those ruck marches killed my feet. I've waited almost two years to make sure I know longer had any issues out of my foot like standing for long periods and running. Will I be able to reenlist considering I had an injury that wasn't bone related and can easily be prevented from occuring again?

I was in Kenya for a while and when we hiked I would always fall, then pop right back up. Another girl fell once and twisted her ankle right away and always got blisters. The issue- she kept her boots loose, I tied mine up properly.

I leave to benn in 2 days. I was completely fine a week ago but as the date gets closer the more fucking nervous I get.

@mktriton333

4 жыл бұрын

how'd it go

@Gmoney0436

4 жыл бұрын

peter it was easy. People just hype it up. If I could do basic again with everything I know now I would.

@mktriton333

4 жыл бұрын

@@Gmoney0436 thank you so much for actually responding lmao ppl who leave comments like this usually never come back. and yeah thats what i figure but im not trying to let my guard down in case im underestimating it

@Gmoney0436

4 жыл бұрын

peter naw man trust me it’s easy. It might be easier now idk. Been in for about 2.5 years and a lot has changed. So many rules now. Hopefully you get DS that are straight up infantry and only care about making you stronger and breaking you down physically and mentally. I’m not saying it to give you bad luck or anything. I’m just saying it because the last soldier we got in our unit was a complete shitbag. He even RTT in a training event. Ended up getting chaptered out. Just don’t be a pussy man and you’ll be good. Don’t be a DS pet either. Nobody likes those.

Hey! First off thank you for all of the help in your videos, as it stands right now I'll be shipping out next June, and something I would like to know is if there are any other workouts you recommend to get ready for Bootcamp. Besides the obvious, Sit ups, Push Ups, Running, Any other machine related workouts you suggest? Thank you again for all the help you give everyone with these videos.

@SmoothBalla1

6 жыл бұрын

Andrew pull-ups build up that strength. I know it's not the usmc but trust me it helps

@MattWard89

6 жыл бұрын

In the future I will make more and more workout videos. I am currently starting with the basics but I will get more advanced as I go. So stay tuned

@ddraper25

6 жыл бұрын

Just be prepared to suck everything will be built up as you go it’s gonna be hot

Do you have an AC clavicle separation in your left shoulder?

Any advice for shoulder tendonitis flare ups (from push ups, pullups, etc.)?

Ship out January 2nd for military police , been nervous about basic and this video was very very helpful so thank you!!!

@MattWard89

6 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@alangaldamez7468

6 жыл бұрын

Good luck too you sister✌️

@ddraper25

6 жыл бұрын

Ha the mp osut Barack’s are near me have fun with that shit I’ll still be here when you graduate

@BlueDeamonGaming

6 жыл бұрын

I ship jan 2nd for ft leonardwood for mp also. see you there! shipping out from socal meps

@thereaperofthelostsouls4901

6 жыл бұрын

Makayla Arce OPSEC guys, don't post your ship dates.

Ive been prepping for basic. But i dislocated my elbow pretty bad super worried its gonna get me disqualified.

I'm preparing for basic training, when I run outside of track practice ( I joined mostly for training) I jog barefoot

Shipping on October 30th to Fort Sill and you’ve been so helpful. Thank you for these videos !!

@Detective681

6 жыл бұрын

Me too

@zoy13

6 жыл бұрын

Go for it

@alexisgon117ag

6 жыл бұрын

I went to fort sill as well. Bravo battery 1-40th I think you'll have fun because you don't have to do some stuff so they have to make up for it with other things.

@ashc4167

6 жыл бұрын

Lauran Leader I hope you’re home fam. Hooah

@goblinfairy1032

6 жыл бұрын

Tell us how it goes!

What advice would you give to a person who is wide footed? I have wide feet but I go in to basic in 3 months. I’m active, but I just need to know if there’s anything I should start doing now beside hiking 🥾

Hey @Shootemup89 i leave for fort benning in a week for 11b i was just curious what happens if you dont meet push up, sit up and running standards initially do they kick you out? I was just curious im good to go myself💪

I play football but When it comes to getting my feet used to rough surfaces like the boots, do water resistant football cleats with hard bottom and back help out?

I've heard that a reason people get blisters is also because their boots don't fit correctly. My dad (former drill) said that no matter how much they try to push me along, the ONE PLACE I need to stand my ground at, is when you get fitted for boots. Even if they're your shoe size, if they slide anywhere after you put your boot on, they're not right and need to be replaced with another boot.

Any advice as to how to know that you got the right boot? Also can we bring our own boots if they are the same brand? That way we can work on breaking them in before leaving to basic?

I used two socks on top of each other. Then the feet do not shear against the boot but the socks are shearing against each other. If possible, it is good to have a soft sock that penetrates water easily against your skin. So you can change the upper sock during breaks and keep your feet dry. This is especially important in cold climate.

Allow me to point out that the purpose of carrying a backpack high is to get its weight over your hips. The higher the pack is, then only a slight forward lean puts its weight over your hips. A related aside is using a waist belt (when available on a pack) puts the load on your hips rather than your shoulders and this is preferred.

So im 14 we have a solid athletics program i run around 10 miles a week, if in high school i wasnt able to do this program eould my feet still get blistered in basic?

Hey matt im from Portugal and im a gymnast but I really don’t like endurance running but i run if i have to. Does this apply to not running. I walk everywhere though

Do they check watches?Trynna keep my Garmin for pacing

I wanna join in the next year and a half. I've been training for a few weeks by now. Running 2 miles every other day to work my way up to a better speed and longer distance. Doing body weight training which has been a bit difficult since I'm overweight and have weak joints so I'm trying to build muscle around my joints to keep them safe. I'm also finally starting to eat better. I used to hardly eat anything and when I did eat, it was mostly just carbs. And I'm trying to get to sleep at a better time. I've got a long way to go to be fit enough to join without injuring myself but I'm gonna keep pushing until I get there!!!

Cool poster man! Love Modern Warfare!

After our road march, one of my feet was a blister. Basically the entire sole. It's what happens walking 21 miles through water and crap under pressure cause the messhall would be closed for dinner... Was forced to go to sick call. That was an unpleasant experience! Banished to the tennis shoe profile... Ft Dix summer 1990

If you have a friend in the air force please gat some advice, I'm doing youth ROTC and might be going to Basic trading for Air Force.

My man said "a mile a month", well I feel sorry for you if that's you LOL

I've heard to wear your dress socks under your regular ones for rucks, and to put gold bond powder in them. does that work? I ship next week

When we rucked (we weren't supposed to ) my battle buddy and I double socked and wore bandages on our feet.. never got blisters 👍

Not an American, but I aim to do the Swedish equivalent (GMU) by next autumn, and in the end become an Amfibiesoldat (Marine). How would you assess my capacity to walk three to four 10-mile marches a week no-problemo? 'Cause I do that by recently-new habit, and can with relative ease keep a 4-5km/h pace with a 15kg pack for the first two hours of nonstop (no rests) walking along an asphalt road with a dozen uphills and downhills along the way, before loosing pace due to aching feet (I wear construction workers' boots; I practically shred my socks while walking). (Are thirty to forty miles a week too much in your mind, or should I increase that number?) What I don't do (yet), is run very much. Am 191cm tall and right now about 24kg overweight, but have lost 8-9kg in a month and a half, and am improving with the goal of achieving near-proper weight by next midsummer.