Army Shoes

Bad news, trendsetters: The Army has officially banned soldiers from wearing “toe shoes” while training.

No, not the en pointe ballet slippers.

The glovelike shoes, with individual sections for individual toes, are supposed to simulate the experience of being barefoot and, enthusiasts say, reduce the likelihood of injuries. But in a notice this month, the Army said that the shoes were not becoming, and that its policy would henceforth be modified.