Super Polished Boots = Professional image

My Fire department back home everyone had some sort of black boots, most common was bates w/ the side zipper. Everyone polished them and some were amazing while some were ok. We wore these black boots on medicals because it went w/ the uniform. Does anyone else polish there boots for a better professional image?

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Permalink Reply by Doug on February 9, 2009 at 5:30pm
Yep, yep. And for the lazy ones out there, invest in some patent leather boots or duty shoes. No polishing required, just dust em off : p
Permalink Reply by Ronald Williams II on February 9, 2009 at 5:32pm
Well, I am in the military now. I have seen every style of boot polishing or "patent leather boots". Yet, none compair to a good pair of spit shined boots ;)
Permalink Reply by Doug on February 9, 2009 at 5:35pm
I couldn't agree with ya more. I'm a former Air Force firefighter myself. I love the spit shine and elbow grease look much better than the patents.
Permalink Reply by Ronald Williams II on February 9, 2009 at 5:36pm
that's exactly what I am. hoo'rah fire dawg
Permalink Reply by Doug on February 9, 2009 at 5:45pm
Hoorah!
Patrick TwohigPermalink Reply by Patrick Twohig on February 9, 2009 at 5:53pm
Yep, My Rookie shines them every morning for me!
Permalink Reply by BillySFCVFD on February 9, 2009 at 6:00pm
Hello WILLI,

Thank you for your service. Boots, especially black, not only look better polished they last longer. IMO and experience (36 yrs Army) it's not how shiny but clean and protected they are. The ground forces, Army and Marines, have gone to rough suede boots, no polishing needed just cleaning. Doesn't the USAF issue those? Probably certain special duties require the 'ol black boot, like fire fighting.

Also from my experience, the shiny the boots the less work from the wearer. Spit shines are for parades and funerals. TCSS
Permalink Reply by Ronald Williams II on February 9, 2009 at 6:03pm
we have the new uniform that you dont have to polish boots, but firefighters were still wearing the old uniforms due to there NFPA 1975 certified. the new ones yet to make it that far w/ a cotton/poly 50-50 mix.
Permalink Reply by Ronald Williams II on February 9, 2009 at 6:04pm
im talking about my volunteer fire dept, back home. about the shiny boots.
Permalink Reply by Fireyladd - Retired Chief Sharp on February 9, 2009 at 6:05pm
Myself and Officers polish our duty boots for the professional image as much as needed. Especially after a working fire or over the bank rescue call.
Permalink Reply by turk182 on February 9, 2009 at 6:17pm
I even polish the boots I wear around the house. Spit shine I also fined in you heat the polish I found it will help with the shine.
Permalink Reply by BillySFCVFD on February 9, 2009 at 6:21pm
Ok then just read my first and last two sentences in previous post.

The new USAF "tiger stripe" uniform came out when I was in Iraq and the AF guys were complaining that it was too thick for hot weather, especially that inside coat/shirt pocket which added thickness. Looks unique thou. Hooah!

Once again thank you for your service and be safe. TCSS

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