ATTENTION!
On November 16th this year we will sponsor a formal shoe shining competition along the following lines:
- The competition will be open to all first and second year cadets and will be conducted in two divisions, one for first year cadets, one for second year cadets, so that cadets compete only against those in their class. There will be one and only one winner in each division. Each winner will receive a $25.00 prize.
- "Blind grading" procedures will be used to ensure fairness. Shoes will be tied together and a 3 x 5 card with the contestants name will be inserted into the toe of the right shoe. Graders will not know who's shoe they are grading.
- Each shoe will be independently grade on a scale of 1-10 by three judges. The scores will be averaged together. Grading criteria will be:
- Glossiness and reflectivity as measured on the top of the shoe's toe box and outboard quarter using a standard ruler to gauge the depth of shine.
- All-around shine on the uppers, sides, and heel areas.
- Cleanliness of the edge and heel.
- Proper lacing per the CFM.
- Lack of IPs.
- Flaws in the leather will not count against the cadet.
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| An example of exquisitely prepared, inspection ready shoes. From the U.S. Army's "Old Guard." Can you fnid the flaw? |
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