Boots (optional)
Uniformed members may wear boots in lieu of low or high-cut shoes. The optional boots shall be leather or a leather/nylon combination, solid black, with a leather plain toe or plain cap toe. Boots with zippers are permitted. Boots must be highly shined and have black laces. Boots reinforced with a steel toe (or similar material) are prohibited unless specifically authorized by the concerned Division Chief or Division Director.
Boots worn with the Class A uniform must have a traditional “stitched-welt” sole.
Boots with a molded sole are authorized for use with Class B and Special Operations clothing.
Rain Boots
Rain boots shall be made of waterproof black rubber and fit over the shoes. Hip wader boots are not authorized.
Shoes
Uniform shoes shall be properly maintained and shall be kept in a shined condition.
Males' Shoes
Shoes worn by uniformed male employees shall be plain black, smooth or high gloss leather, with black laces and shall be similar to military dress shoes. Ornamented and slip-on shoes are not permitted. Shoes reinforced with a steel toe (or similar material) are prohibited unless specifically authorized by the concerned Division Chief or Division Director.
Females' Shoes
Shoes worn by uniformed female employees shall be plain black, smooth leather, lace oxford or pump style with closed toes and heels. Heels shall not exceed two inches. Ornamented shoes are not permitted. Shoes reinforced with a steel toe (or similar material) are prohibited unless specifically authorized by the concerned Division Chief or Division Director.
Athletic Footwear
Athletic footwear shall not be worn with a Class A uniform. Uniformed members may wear suitable athletic type footwear, including bicycle shoes, with Class B, Class C or special clothing with Unit Commander approval. The footwear shall be black in color, lace type, and may be either high-top or low cut in style. Appropriate socks shall be worn with all athletic footwear.
Motorcycle Boots
Uniformed sworn members conducting motorcycle enforcement duties shall wear protective riding boots. The boots shall be black aniline dyed, top quality, full grain, chrome tanned calf skin with a bal-laced instep, plain toe, flap and buckle or lacing at the tops, and a nine (9) eyelet center lacing at the tops, and a nine (9) eyelet center lacing at the instep.