<p>Concerning the boots, I’d definitely recommend getting them ahead of time so you’re not trying to break them in at the beginning of BCT. If you go to a local base, you can get what you need. Just be sure you get the same boots that are issued here or you will be made an example of when you get here (not in a positive way) and you’ll have to get the correct ones here on top of that.</p>
<p>Regarding the altitude, the first few days is when everyone usualy gets aclimated, and if it’s any consolation, there will be very few people who are used to the altitude here during that time period so you won’t be alone. Unlike in the past, I don’t even think you do physical activity for the first few days here anyway.</p>