warrior8234mkIIIA2 said:
you are entitled to them through the system,no need to pay.
Not necessarily true,
Officers get issued one pair of black or brown (according to Regt or Corps custom) that are then maintained on repayment
As for ORs
JSP 336, Vol 12, Pt 3, Pam 4
53. WOs 1. WOs 1 may wear black or brown shoes with No 2 Dress at the discretion of Colonels or Colonels Commandant of regiments or corps on all occasions when this order of dress is worn, both on and off parade.
If brown shoes are worn they are to be provided at the individuals expense. WOs 1 may purchase through service sources black or brown shoes (according to regimental custom). The cost of the shoes is to be at officers repayment issue price - see Volume 12 Part 3 Pamphlet 1 of these regulations. SAS WOs 1 wear Shoes Highland.
Thats from the book, differing Regts and Corps have methods of funding/obtaining certain accouterments if they wish to do.