Modern equipment for Ukrainian defenders: the Ministry of Defense has tested a new type of sports sneakers
Kyiv • UNN
The Ministry of Defense has completed testing new sports sneakers for the military, determining the optimal characteristics. The agency invites manufacturers to join in providing the army with quality shoes.
The optimal characteristics of the new footwear have been determined, while manufacturers and suppliers are invited to provide Ukrainian servicemen with footwear in an updated technical specification.
UNN reports with reference to the press service of the Ministry of Defense.
Details
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has completed the process of military (experimental) testing of sports sneakers designed for servicemen of the Armed Forces of Ukraine
Currently, the main characteristics of the sneakers have been established:
- Purpose:
for daily running and athletic exercises on sports grounds and in halls with hard surfaces;
- Construction:
combined upper made of textile materials for ventilation and artificial leather in areas of increased friction for improved wear resistance.
- Outsole:
made of polymeric materials with improved cushioning effect, has protectors for increased grip and reduced slippage.
- Inner part:
tricot lining for comfort and hygiene.
The parameters of foot fixation have also been determined - this is an anatomical shape of the back for a stable position of the foot, as well as a soft insert in the heel and tongue for additional comfort.
Regarding the insole, it is a polymeric material with cushioning properties - to reduce the load on the foot.
In addition, the following parameters are defined: lacing (promising reliable fixation for individual fit selection);
- Sizes:
from 35 to 48.
- Weight
42 size: no more than 310 g.
It is also indicated that the draft technical specification - TS А01XJ.66777-228:2025 (02) - is to replace the previous TS.
Comment
In 2024, the DOT procurement agency of the Ministry of Defense bought military footwear for more than UAH 3.1 billion. Conducting military tests of sneakers is an important step in providing our defenders with high-quality and comfortable footwear. We are interested in involving a wide range of manufacturers and choosing the best solution
Addition
The Ministry of Defense calls on all potential suppliers to join in providing Ukrainian servicemen with modern equipment.
Recall
The Ministry of Defense has introduced a multi-level system for quality control of rations for the Armed Forces. Each component undergoes laboratory tests, and substandard batches are returned to suppliers.