The Swedish military has replaced emergency-purchased boots that caused problems for personnel. The boots were bought during an acute shortage a few years ago, but they reportedly had poor quality and caused blisters. Officials at the Marinbasen in Karlskrona say they tried to help those affected, and new, more durable and less painful footwear has now been acquired.
The issue arose partly due to growth and procurement delays, according to reports. Standard boots for conscripts are stored in large compartments at the base, available up to size 50, with larger sizes purchased in stores.