Boots / shoes to wear with your flight jacket s...

[MikeyB-17]

Well in my local vintage shop today I came across these boys-L.L. Bean Katahdins. I was knocked out by the build quality, and I hummed and hah-ed for a while before deciding I had to have them, Xmas on the way or no. I believe they’re actually made by Chippewa (they have Chippewa soles and insoles). Hardly any wear, in fact they could probably use some more breaking in. I’ve been eyeing up a pair of Iron Rangers for a while, perhaps these may cure me of that!

 

[Carl]

I finally got around to giving my "rough outs " (?) A coat of dubbin on Friday .
I was very apprehensive at first but i read the article posted on here earlier and gave it a go ! .

That is one coat , Should i give them another coat of dubbin ??
What im also worried about is , what colour polish do i use ??
I have 2 colours here mid tan or dark tan??

Any thoughts ?
Many thanks
C

 

[jack31916]

Just apply more layers of dubbin and your boots will become darker. No polish(ing) needed.

Regards

 

[Carl]

Just apply more layers of dubbin and your boots will become darker. No polish(ing) needed.

Regards

So they wouldnt have put any polish on them back in the day ?

 

[Steve27752]

So they wouldnt have put any polish on them back in the day ?

Carl, I do not use polish just dubbin.

 

[Carl]

just given them a second coat

 

[Carl]

 

[Carl]

Now , where to find some period correct laces ?? anyone point me in the right direction ???

 

[jack31916]

Your shoes looks darker and better now .

I don't know if they polished these boots during the war but the rough outs were combat boots...

For laces you could try Ebay:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/3-PAIRS-US...810417?hash=item4422188cf1:g:62sAAOSw-0xYQOQN

 

[Carl]

Your shoes looks darker and better now .

I don't know if they polished these boots during the war but the rough outs were combat boots...

For laces you could try Ebay:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/3-PAIRS-US...810417?hash=item4422188cf1:g:62sAAOSw-0xYQOQN

Are these the correct tyoe for the boots i have ? i noticed it says "service shoes " on the packaging shown in that ebay listing .
Many thanks for helping out
Carl

 

[jack31916]

Yes, these are the laces you can use for your service shoes. I use them in my boondockers…

Here's another seller:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/WWII-US-SH...m=222339910598&_trksid=p2047675.c100010.m2109

 

[Carl]

Yes, these are the laces you can use for your service shoes. I use them in my boondockers…

Here's another seller:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/WWII-US-SHOE-LACES-BRAND-NEW-UNISSUED/222339910598?_trkparms=aid=222007&algo=SIM.MBE&ao=1&asc=20131231084308&meid=b10f3b5767e14f749bf7b0acfc5ee71c&pid=100010&rk=4&rkt=12&sd=292629810417&itm=222339910598&_trksid=p2047675.c100010.m2109

Are my boots "reverse " or " rough outs" ?? im not up on this sort of thing !!

 

[jack31916]

According to the Quartermaster Supply Catalog 1943 the boots are described as: SHOE, SERVICE, REVERSE UPPER, COMPOSITION SOLE. Rough Outs is probably not an official term.
Same catolog mention the lenght of the laces for service shoes: 40 inch.

 

[Steve27752]

The postage is more than the laces!

 

[Carl]

The postage is more than the laces!

Steve , @Officer Dibley has got me a pair as an xmas pressie , bless his little cotton socks

 

[Edward]

These 1940s low quarter shoes were definitely made for dancing! I have just about slipped and fallen on my ass twice today!
Stick to hard wood floors boys because carpet is an issue! LOL!

 

[Carl]

These 1940s low quarter shoes were definitely made for dancing! I have just about slipped and fallen on my ass twice today!
Stick to hard wood floors boys because carpet is an issue! LOL!

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That reminds me of a song Edward ,by Johnny Horton "honky tonk hardwood floor"

 

[Silver Surfer]

check out thursday boot co. captain boots. straight forward, very well made, real good traction,, comfy outta the box, and at $200, a good deal....and they make them in human foot widths, as well as wide, for guys like me. i picked up a pair and could not be happier.

 

[B-Man2]

Are my boots "reverse " or " rough outs" ?? im not up on this sort of thing !!

Hey Carl
Here’s something I found regarding dubbing and polishing used by US WWII re-enactment guys.
http://90thidpg.us/Equipment/Projects/Dubbing/
It talks about polishing after dubbing .
Hope that helps

 

[Carl]

Hey Carl
Here’s something I found regarding dubbing and polishing used by US WWII re-enactment guys.
http://90thidpg.us/Equipment/Projects/Dubbing/
It talks about polishing after dubbing .
Hope that helps

Bert , thats the article that i read , and the reason i asked about applying polish to them . I just didnt know what to do to get a decent finish on them ?? thanks for thinking about me !!