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I was wondering if patrol officers in civilian LE can choose what kind of footwear they can use on-duty. I've seen patrolman in dress shoes as part of their uniform and that doesn't seem to be a good match for the type of work we do. In the military of course boots are always part of our uniform.

I wear boots for day to day wear and Patton leather for Class "A". All of the agencies in my area seem to be the same.

Wear my boots all the time. I have shined up Danners for Class A days and Oakleys for everyday wear. I love boots for work

I have been a boot wearer my whole career.  Boots in the field whilst kicking booty and shiny clarino leather shoes in court or dress functions. 

Bates make a GREAT Patton Leather boot.  It's light weight and breathes easily.  I still have mine and have had them for 3 years now.  They get scuffed from time to time but Windex works fine for most teeth marks on them. 

 We are given the choice and I wear boots as do 90% of our department.

Boot's all day long.  Patton leather with the class "A" uniform though.

Jkaz01 says ...

Most I work with wear boots; I wear 6" 5.11 ATAC boots. I can't see how anyone would run very well in dress shoes if you get in a chase.

Jim, those of us who work with you know what kind of shoes you really wear......................Don't be ashamed it's ok

Boot, had every brand.  I always go back to the Rocky 911.  Very comfortable, like wearing tennis shoes.  Plus they are the 8", so you can wear your backup comfortably.  I used them when I was a patrol officer and still wear them today doing entries.