BenjaminAsher

I now fully understand the intention of this post, and realize the primary focus is about FO boots on Imperial Officers prior to the creation of the First Order. Because FO boots are uncommon and more expensive, it doesn’t make this a matter of cost or inclusiveness for anyone’s budget.  
 
it appears it is understood and agreed that it was only as a result of a costume boot shortage that we saw them onscreen. They are obviously intended to wear classic riding boots. They aren’t remnant Officers, and are not wearing surplus boots from a previous time in Imperial history. In fact, FO boots had not even been created in the Star Wars universe, as the FO had not been created yet. 
 
If this really will only effect fewer than 10 people, and we are in the process of changing the CRLs anyway, why not just grandfather in the few current interested people to allow FO boots?

I vote to keep uniformity and NOT allow First Order nor Chelsea boots for OT or Non Saga Imperial Officers. 
 
A background actor or stunt actor getting a brief moment of screen time in contrast to the very well documented uniform should not impact the uniformity of our corps. 
 
We all know Tarkin wore slippers due to comfort, so they were intentionally hidden from screen. If Tarkin’s slippers were accidentally seen for a brief moment, we would all laugh, but it would not be added to the CRL.