German Army Trainers Thread

Big Pun · Sep 4, 2017

FWIW I am a 9 in chucks, 42 in CP Achilles lows, and a 43 in MMM low GATs and the 280s were slightly too big so I'm going to sell them and I just bought some 275s

NaTionS · Sep 5, 2017

emptym said:
To replace some very old Pumas, I've decided to get some GATs. I originally wanted the new Adidas model but they seem to only have been released in Europe and I can't find any in my size. So I'm planning to get the original BW ones from militariaworld_ltd_bh.

I'm on the fence about sizing, though, and would be grateful for some help. I'm
10C or 9.5D in Alden's Hampton and Van lasts,
10 or 10.5 in sneakers (Vans, Asics, Nike), depending on if I wear them with thin or thick socks.

This seems to translate to 275 or 280 and I was about to get 275, since I think I'd wear these in the summer with thin socks. But then I saw that my Asics running shoes say 28cm/10US/44EU. They fit great w/ thin socks, so now I'm thinking 280s might be better. What do you guys say? 275 or 280? Thanks.

Does this store ship to the US? I can't find that listing on the US ebay and from just guessing at the German it seems like the only two shipping options are to Germany or Austria...

emptym · Sep 6, 2017

Thanks re. sizing, Big Pun.

@NaTionS, I emailed him and he does ship to the US: [email protected].

NaTionS · Sep 6, 2017

emptym said:
Thanks re. sizing, Big Pun.

@NaTionS, I emailed him and he does ship to the US: [email protected].

Thanks, that's good to know.

JBNS4000 · Jun 7, 2018

anyone still proxy GATs?

please contact me.

josepidal · Nov 25, 2018

Big Pun said:
FWIW I am a 9 in chucks, 42 in CP Achilles lows, and a 43 in MMM low GATs and the 280s were slightly too big so I'm going to sell them and I just bought some 275s

If you have very wide feet and are a 10 in Adidas Stan Smiths but 42 in Common Projects, Dior and Gucci, what would your size in MMMs and original GATs be?

josepidal · Nov 25, 2018

BostonHedonist said:
Breaking in a pair I got on eBay from Germany for about $40. The tag says Miltec. Don't know if there are many different makers or not. Def look like all the others I've seen. Material quality is def way lower than my more premium sneakers. Buy GATs for $40. Worth it just to experiment.

So far they've been very TTS and comfy enough out of the box. Terrible support for running unless you know propper form and don't really need supportive running shoes. Probably will use these in the gym only for now, and on non-cardio days.

How do the GATs compare to non-premium sneakers like normal Adidas Sambas, or normal running shoes?

Clouseau · Nov 25, 2018

josepidal said:
How do the GATs compare to non-premium sneakers like normal Adidas Sambas, or normal running shoes?

I find my Adidas GATs very close to the Adidas Sambas (fit, soles, etc.)
Here are mine:

MMiUSA · Jan 29, 2019

Anybody know of any GAT style shoes that come in wide width? Or wider foot friendly?

Curious as I am looking for someone as a gift, but I know they definitely measure wide on the brannock.

Thanks!

Timbaland · Jan 29, 2019

^^have you tried the Margiela GATS or is it out of your price range? I have wider feet, the original GATS and CP Achilles are too narrow for me but the Margiela GATS fit well out of the box

amathew · Jul 30, 2021

Haven't been on this site for around 5 or so years. Was wondering if anyone still proxies GAT's from germany? Or are there cheaper ways to get them.

I've owned plenty of MMM Gats in the past, but my days of spending money on items like that are over.

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