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    Jim,
    Do they make sure they all buy the same boots from a listed supplier, or do they buy them from the QM direct? Appears its a sign of the times!!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Gil Boyd View Post
    Do they make sure they all buy the same boots from a listed supplier,
    No, just a color/basic description.
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    Blimey what a mess. Certainly wouldn't be any chance from an enemy in the jungle identifying a country by their footwear anymore then?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Gil Boyd View Post
    what a mess
    More, if you get the ones that want the hi tec running shoe type with zippers on side you'll have foot and ankle problems after. Then the Gubm't is expected to pay.
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