part of the Canadian Honours System are worn on the left). Parade Boots In 2017, Cadets Canada released a Multipurpose Boot, designed to eventually replace both Parade Boots and Combat Boots. However, most corps still use the Canadian Forces Parade Boots. (as of 2019) Cadets are issued with one pair of Canadian Forces parade boots, or the Multipurpose Boots. These boots come in three main variations. They are typically referred to as: Parade boots (1st Gen): Similar in appearance to British ammunition boots American Biltrite oil and acid resistant sole Steel toe Typically manufactured by Boulet No longer in production, issued by some Cadet Corps Regarded as being louder, easier to polish, and longer lasting by Cadets Hybrid boots (2nd Gen): Steel toe Similar in appearance to parade boots Current issue by both the Canadian Forces and Army, Air and Sea Cadets "Moon" boots (3rd Gen): Feature a clunky and heavy Vibram sole Drastically different in appearance to parade boots and hybrid boots Current issue by both the Canadian Forces and Army, Air and Sea Cadets Cadet Field Training Uniform (FTU) or OG-107 Combat Uniform Cadets are issued a pair of pants and a tunic that is olive drab in colour and is the exact cut of Canadian Forces uniforms of 2000-2010. Cadets are authorized to wear the Cadet Field Training Uniform, depending on the supply of the unit or CSTC, according to their duties and/or at the discretion of their Commanding Officer. The Cadet Field Training Uniform has rank slides on the centre of the chest, while the OG-107 Combat Uniforms have rank slides on the shoulders. The Cadet Field Training Uniforms can be easily identified by the "Cadets Canada" logo embroidered on the large pocket covers on the shirt and the pants. Some Cadet Corps (depending on budget and other expenditures) provide combat boots free of charge to their Cadets. Others may purchase their own pair of boots from Army Surplus stores, private trades, or have them handed down from retired Cadets. Due to shortages in black CF Mark Three and Four boots, Cadets have been requested to purchase much more expensive proprietary boots (Ex. S.W.A.T.), or used tan CF boots. However, cadets are not to be required to purchase their own combat boots. They must be issued to be considered a mandatory requirement. With the introduction of Multipurpose Boots in 2017, cadets are able to wear the