Stop the DoD from instituting a standard issue running shoe for new recruits.

In pursuit of full compliance with the Berry Amendment, the DoD and lawmakers are considering proposals from industry (most notably New Balance) to begin purchasing a standard issue running shoe for new recruits. This proposal ignores the fact that not all recruits have the same feet, and a single issue running shoe will only be the right shoe for a small percentage of new recruits, while the majority will be forced to wear ill-fitting shoes that could potentially damage their feet.
The health and safety of recruits is more important than where their running shoes were made, and forcing a single shoe upon new recruits would be a classic example of money trumping common sense. Do no allow this idea to go forward. Continue to allow recruits to choose the shoe that is best for for them.