EMS poster boy Keith Rock's career may be over due to clunky boots

[Dragoon]

Here are two videos that compare the standard and alternate issue boots with what was originally issued and an individual off the shelf purchase.

This video compares the weight.

This video compares the flexibility.

[fireflymedic]

Every person's needs are different and they should set a standard, and an issue amount for boot purchase (ie they all have to be the 9 inch boots and given $150 for purchase). They are not given anything over, and only reimbursed the amount that the boots cost, so if you buy a cheaper pair you are only given what you paid - no excess. However, every person's feet are different and some require wide boots, narrow boots, etc - and it is a safety concern if a person that requires a wide is forced to wear narrow boots or vice versa. I don't think it's too much to ask to have employees maintain uniforms with a set amount. If worn out prior, then they should be able to be replaced as neccessary.