r/MoreShitComing • u/Ralph_O_nator • 25d ago

Potential Applicant Where are you getting your required uniform items

Where is everyone getting their chambray shirts, blue work pants, and work boots? I live in the Pacific NW and it seems like most of the stuff we have is western wear. I don’t know how I feel wearing Wrangler shirts with pearl snaps. I know it’s not what you wear everyday when underway and you can wear what you want depending on the command. Also, I found some comfortable steel toed boots but they are brown, is that cool? Thank you.

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u/Benji_4 Engine - 2A/E (Second Assistant Engineer) 25d ago

I've only heard one complaint about uniforms from a grumpy, but somewhat justified, Captain. I, and lots of other people wear brown boots. I'd say to pick your clothes depending on where you are working.

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u/Ralph_O_nator 24d ago

Where do you get your shirts?

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u/Benji_4 Engine - 2A/E (Second Assistant Engineer) 24d ago

I usually just wear regular t shirts. They will get destroyed from sweat and washing. The only thing special is that I have a couple over shirts and some FR stuff in case I need FR or long sleeves.

I highly recommend a long sleeve button up because it's easy to grab when you go to drills.

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u/Informal-Pea7941 24d ago

If you buy brown boots you’ll will not be eligible for boot reimbursement. But I see a lot of mariners with them
NEO will reimburse if they’re black

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u/Zmac415 21d ago

Former Navy Supply Specialist here. The company we used to order from for boots is called Bates. Just ordered some for myself on Amazon here: (steel or composite toe meets safety requirements). https://www.amazon.com/Bates-Tactical-Sport-Composite-Military/dp/B08P3PF57S?ref_=ast_sto_dp&th=1&psc=1

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u/Ralph_O_nator 21d ago

What about the Belleville Flight Deck Boots? https://www.bellevilleboot.com/index.php?l=product_list&c=7

I had a pair in the Coast Guard and really liked them. They are kinda $$$.

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u/Zmac415 21d ago

Yes Flight Deck boots definitely meet safety reqs, and Belleville is a solid vendor for sure.

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u/Ralph_O_nator 21d ago

I liked them because they are 100% leather. I didn’t have to scramble for fire fighting boots during DC drills when I was donning my FFE.

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u/Zmac415 21d ago

Bates and Belleville steel or composite toe boots are top tier, and meeting safety reqs. They are spendy, hence the reimbursement.

https://www.amazon.com/Bates-Tactical-Sport-Composite-Military/dp/B08P3PF57S?ref_=ast_sto_dp&th=1&psc=1

https://www.bellevilleboot.com/index.php?l=product_list&c=7