Ukrainian army faces backlash for making women march in heels.

[Mindful]

Military changes position on footwear after criticism from opposition politicians.​

Ukrainian army faces backlash for making women march in heels

Military changes position on footwear after criticism from opposition politicians

www.irishtimes.com

 

[Mindful]

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[danielpalos]

Boots seem more appropriate.

 

[JGalt]

This is an outrage. Only men get to wear high heels in this man's military.

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[Mindful]

This is an outrage. Only men get to wear high heels in this man's military.

ROTC Cadets Wearing Heels for Sexual Assault Awareness Spurs Review

That’s the way to win wars.

 

[lennypartiv]

If they're going to make the women march in heels, a better bottom would be camo thong underwear.

 

[lennypartiv]

They also make camo stockings which would match the camo thong.

 

[JGalt]

This is an outrage. Only men get to wear high heels in this man's military.

ROTC Cadets Wearing Heels for Sexual Assault Awareness Spurs Review

That’s the way to win wars.

Anything is a weapon, in the hands of a determined soldier. I'd sure hate to be conked in the head with one of those spike heels.

 

[danielpalos]

The hoplitodromos was an ancient Greek encumbered race held at three of the four Panhellenic festivals; the ancient Olympic Games, Pythian Games, and Nemean Games. Competitors had to wear pieces of hoplite armor – a helmet, shield, and (until the 5th century BC) greaves – and sprint typically two lengths of the stadion track. As the combined weight of the pieces of armor could weigh over 50 pounds, this was a strenuous test of muscular strength.

Greek Hoplitodromos (Race) | Health Ahoy

The hoplitodromos was an encumbered foot race held by the ancient Greeks. Competitors had to sprint while wearing around 50 pounds of armor.

healthahoy.com

 

[Montrovant]

I thought this had to be in a joke area of the board when I clicked on it. I can't believe they actually did that lol.