I left in 1987, due to injuries sustained running in crap boots. After the first bout of stress fractures, I was allowed to wear 'combat highs', but by then the damage was well and truly done. I cannot believe in this day and age, they are still doing this to people.
For the 'tactical' work in my current employ, I was given a pair of Belville TLS goretex lined boots, at one hundred and fifteen quid a pair.
Possibly the best boots I have ever had. If someone had given me these in 1987 I would probably be SACEUR (Supreme Allied Commander European RockApes) by now.
Wake up MOD, these are peoples tibias you are messing with.....