AR 670-1 Boot Regulations: OCP, Service & Everything You Need to Know

Quick Answer

Combat boots for OCP must be coyote tan (499), 8-10 inches in height, with plain toes and rubber soles. Service uniform boots must be black leather. Steel toes are only authorized when required for safety.

Note: Local command policy may be more restrictive than AR 670-1. Always verify with your chain of command.

OCP Combat Boot Requirements

Boots worn with the Operational Camouflage Pattern (OCP) uniform must meet these requirements:

Color: Tan (coyote) 499
Height: 8 to 10 inches
Toe: Plain toe (steel toes only when required for safety)
Material: Leather, synthetic leather, or a combination
Soles: Rubber sole design
Laces: Tan or coyote 499 colored laces

Service Uniform Boots (ASU/AGSU)

Color: Black leather
Oxford shoes or leather boots authorized
High gloss finish is authorized
Must be properly fitted and maintained

Optional Authorized Footwear

Jungle boots (coyote tan)
GORE-TEX boots (coyote tan)
Temperate and cold weather boots per unit SOP

Common Questions

Can I wear non-issue boots?

Yes — commercially purchased boots are authorized as long as they meet all the requirements above. Many soldiers prefer brands like Garmont, Rocky, Belleville, Danner, and Bates.

Do boots need to be broken in?

AR 670-1 requires boots to be "properly fitted and maintained." Breaking in new boots is recommended before extended wear.

What about safety toe boots?

Steel or composite safety toes are only authorized when required for safety in the work environment. They are not part of the standard combat boot requirement.

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