flyincowboy
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the sole is not made with straw but cord ( toile de jute) wich is a good breathable inside sole when your feet are swetting. .
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Boots / shoes to wear with your flight jacket s...
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you're right, my bad
flyincowboy
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No problemo got a pair so do not ask me how i know.
Jeronimo Watchmaker
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Before - After 
B-Man2
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Look good !
stanier
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Found these Loake Loxley boots and had to get a pair. Remind me of M-42 Sevice Shoes but with a more civilian brogue look. Made in a UK G width last so likely need to size down half a size if you get a pair, as I did and a great fit. I think they'll go well with chino's, selvedge denim or smart trousers. Very happy with these.
Will probably change the laces for flat waxed ones though...
Will probably change the laces for flat waxed ones though...
stanier
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Job done and laces changed for 4mm brown waxed with brass aglets (didn't know that word until today!) Not an easy job as I discovered the aglets were fractionally wider than the boot eyelets, so had to carefully remove them, thread the laces and refit the aglets - bit of pain but pleased with the result which I think looks much better than round laces. The new laces are longer too so I don't have to unthread them to get the boots on and off thankfully!
Jeronimo Watchmaker
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Foto z FB skupiny SOCIÁLNÍ KLUB REDWING BOOTS
Thomas Koehle
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I like those MOCS but the jacket even more ...
Toys McCoy or Buzz Rickson?
Jeronimo Watchmaker
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to nevím.
LV426
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Finaly , some news from ATF US boots !! We'll have to wait , but this time it seems that even "the Boss" is happy . I really like the soles and heels new ATF molds ! The shape of the hankle of the Jump boots seems more "in the spirit" of the original ( I can compare with the 1943 pairs i own and they are mre accurate that the modern days Corcoran , I have just a prob with the shape of the heel counter that is - like the most repros - not enough rounded , other details too , but it's just MHO )
I'm really curious about the service shoes type 1 not shown here . ATF never did some before , as far as I know the only repro dealer is SM Wolesale whot provides beautiful ones (out of stock ).
I'm really curious about the service shoes type 1 not shown here . ATF never did some before , as far as I know the only repro dealer is SM Wolesale whot provides beautiful ones (out of stock ).
stanier
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I need to get my m-42 service shoes resoled and reheeled. Is there a good source of repro hard wearing US Army Light Tread rubber parts? I've found these but not sure of quality? https://smwca.com/products/wwii-u-s-army-jump-boot-replacement-light-tread-rubber-heels
LV426
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I replaced the heels of my jump boots with ATF heels , they still have some , but the link you provide , like the one on ATF site are for jump boots exclusively . I see that SMW have some correct replacement heels for your M42 , I found also these on etsy , I order some just to get stock ( lot of US ww2 boots ! ) . I choosen thses cause the import price and the fact that I believe that these heels will be less soft than the SMW ones that are too soft to my taste . I will order replacement soles too from ATF for my M42 and 43 here is the link
Replacement US Boot Full Soles, pair
The source for authentic, quality reproduction WW2 uniforms and field gear, since 1992.
www.atthefront.com
SM Wholesale USA — WWII U.S. Army and Marine Replacement LIGHT-TREAD Rubber Heels
These are the same Light-Tread heels we use on our authentic Army Roughout Boots, Two-Buckle Combat Boots, our Marine and Navy Boondockers, roughout boots and others. Made from 100% Virgin Rubber (not neopreme) so they are the most comfortable heels made. They are One-Size-Fits-All and will fit all
www.smwholesaleusa.com
Thomas Koehle
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Hi @LV426 Yves,
THX for sharing!
I own a very early pair of ATF boondockers as well as Service boots. They must be more than 10 yrs old but have not been used yet.
Back then the BOONIEs have been extremely wide - sole was the standard Army-version (yeah ATF admitted it was too expensive to copy those cord-soles) so not that convincing.
I will try to grab some pics as soon as i'm back home ...
What's your opinion Yves about to most accurate repops on the market?
As from photos that i see its SMWholesale???
WW2 IMPRESSIONS even had USMC-para boots in roughout. Unfortunately i was too slow to order and when i decided to pull the trigger my size was sold out ...
LV426
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Updates : beware of the thikness of the replacement heels ! Some are 1cm and other 2cm . Choose the 2cm , on Etsy . Dr Sole have good one but the 2cm are sold out .
LV426
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Too slow to order , that's the story of my life !!!! Ahahahaha ! About the cord soles you can go to Dr Sole that makes some really great soles and heels , I own some and used them to resole an 1943 Type 3 pair .
#1122 Raw Cord Full Sole | drsole
Inspired by the soles on WWII field boots.Oil-resisting compound. Pulverized hemp cord added for vintage-like look and better grip.Use with #1102 heel.See more example.
www.drsole2011.com
The more accurate repros ... hard to tell. I would say for the past that about the rough out Type 2 and 3 and jump boots made by Corcoran for private sellers like ATF , WWII impression and also Doursoux are great value. But Corcoran stopped producing them as you may know : too bad . About SMW I can only talk about the type2 that are IMHO not as good as they should for the price . Leather too thin , soles and heels too soft and the shape of the counter heel is not accurate at all . I had two pairs that I sold , that's just my opinion , there is a site who made a review and they find them good - http://www.90thidpg.us/Equipment/Reviews/SMWServiceShoes/index.html .
Then I decided to go for original ones , more expensive , hard to find and to resole but to get the accuracy I had to do that. I made mistake once buying a pair with leather like cardboard , it never happened again , like for og leather jackets I think !!! Now got 2 pairs of type 2 in good leather and seams conditions , a pair of rough out type 3 cap toe really good condition too and 3 pairs of jump boots , 2 Corcoran and 1 International shoes 1943 ( hells like the ones that ATF sell ) .
About the other brands like Buzz Rickson , as I know the only shoes that they still produce are the Type 3 ( I just got a type 2 pair second hand , NICE ), high quality but expensives , my thoughs - I'd prefer wait for the ATF ones .
For a small budget the Sturm Mil-tec are not bad , especially the service shoes type 2 and 3 , I would go for jump boots .Reason : accuracy of the Last , for me they are not trur Munson Last , that is very important for good repros . And if you find the ATF wide , the Mil-Tec are much more wide especially on the middle of the foot ( you see ? ) that provocs a certain instability and miscomfort . Mil-tec has good reviews oin Youtube by reenoactors , but I'm not one .
I forgot the Real Mc Coy's , for the price they have to be super high quality !! or with gold eyelets ;p . They are over priced , it's a joke to me.
To find good repros I go for the second hand now . I found a good seller "fatalitas" , here are some boots he sells , one pair of original resoled ( I would have bought 'em but I already did for his BR type2) He is in France , so for Eu members , no taxes !!
Vintage Original WW2 US Army Service Shoes / Jump Boots / 9.5C / Cat's Paw Sole | eBay
WW2 Service Shoes. The real mccoy for WW2 look. A-2 rough wear jacket, B10 jacket, 37J1 Jacket, At the Front, Buzz Rickson, Corcoran 1510, Jump boots, Marines, Paratrooper, US Navy. C width so a bit narrow.
www.ebay.de
Vintage Original WW2 US Army Service Shoes / Jump Boots / 9.5C / Cat's Paw Sole | eBay
WW2 Service Shoes. The real mccoy for WW2 look. A-2 rough wear jacket, B10 jacket, 37J1 Jacket, At the Front, Buzz Rickson, Corcoran 1510, Jump boots, Marines, Paratrooper, US Navy. C width so a bit narrow.
www.ebay.de
I hope my answer is not too long and in "quite good english" !!!!
Corcoran WW2 type 2 Service Shoes / Russet Brown / 10,5D / Panco / Biltrite | eBay
Panco soles and biltrite soles with light wear. Russet glass leather. Made by Corcoran. Rare pair of service shoes made by Corcoran / HH Brown long ago and now impossible to find. WW2 Type 2 Service Shoes.
www.ebay.de
stanier
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Brilliant answer and I appreciate all the detail, thank you!Too slow to order , that's the story of my life !!!! Ahahahaha ! About the cord soles you can go to Dr Sole that makes some really great soles and heels , I own some and used them to resole an 1943 Type 3 pair .
Yes , the modern repros tends to be wide from D to EE . But that's not a big deal , for me ( my taste ), I always order half or one size higher to get some thick trek socks and thick leather insoles had comfort ( see pics ) These insoles have the advantage to be leather and get some xtra support AND be wide enough to ensure your feet a good stability. The Munson Last is wide by nature , I love that , never felt more comfy !#1122 Raw Cord Full Sole | drsole
Inspired by the soles on WWII field boots.Oil-resisting compound. Pulverized hemp cord added for vintage-like look and better grip.Use with #1102 heel.See more example.
The more accurate repros ... hard to tell. I would say for the past that about the rough out Type 2 and 3 and jump boots made by Corcoran for private sellers like ATF , WWII impression and also Doursoux are great value. But Corcoran stopped producing them as you may know : too bad . About SMW I can only talk about the type2 that are IMHO not as good as they should for the price . Leather too thin , soles and heels too soft and the shape of the counter heel is not accurate at all . I had two pairs that I sold , that's just my opinion , there is a site who made a review and they find them good - http://www.90thidpg.us/Equipment/Reviews/SMWServiceShoes/index.html .
Then I decided to go for original ones , more expensive , hard to find and to resole but to get the accuracy I had to do that. I made mistake once buying a pair with leather like cardboard , it never happened again , like for og leather jackets I think !!! Now got 2 pairs of type 2 in good leather and seams conditions , a pair of rough out type 3 cap toe really good condition too and 3 pairs of jump boots , 2 Corcoran and 1 International shoes 1943 ( hells like the ones that ATF sell ) .
About the other brands like Buzz Rickson , as I know the only shoes that they still produce are the Type 3 ( I just got a type 2 pair second hand , NICE ), high quality but expensives , my thoughs - I'd prefer wait for the ATF ones .
For a small budget the Sturm Mil-tec are not bad , especially the service shoes type 2 and 3 , I would go for jump boots .Reason : accuracy of the Last , for me they are not trur Munson Last , that is very important for good repros . And if you find the ATF wide , the Mil-Tec are much more wide especially on the middle of the foot ( you see ? ) that provocs a certain instability and miscomfort . Mil-tec has good reviews oin Youtube by reenoactors , but I'm not one .
I forgot the Real Mc Coy's , for the price they have to be super high quality !! or with gold eyelets ;p . They are over priced , it's a joke to me.
To find good repros I go for the second hand now . I found a good seller "fatalitas" , here are some boots he sells , one pair of original resoled ( I would have bought 'em but I already did for his BR type2) He is in France , so for Eu members , no taxes !!
Vintage Original WW2 US Army Service Shoes / Jump Boots / 9.5C / Cat's Paw Sole | eBay
WW2 Service Shoes. The real mccoy for WW2 look. A-2 rough wear jacket, B10 jacket, 37J1 Jacket, At the Front, Buzz Rickson, Corcoran 1510, Jump boots, Marines, Paratrooper, US Navy. C width so a bit narrow.www.ebay.deVintage Original WW2 US Army Service Shoes / Jump Boots / 9.5C / Cat's Paw Sole | eBay
WW2 Service Shoes. The real mccoy for WW2 look. A-2 rough wear jacket, B10 jacket, 37J1 Jacket, At the Front, Buzz Rickson, Corcoran 1510, Jump boots, Marines, Paratrooper, US Navy. C width so a bit narrow.www.ebay.de
I hope my answer is not too long and in "quite good english" !!!!
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Corcoran WW2 type 2 Service Shoes / Russet Brown / 10,5D / Panco / Biltrite | eBay
Panco soles and biltrite soles with light wear. Russet glass leather. Made by Corcoran. Rare pair of service shoes made by Corcoran / HH Brown long ago and now impossible to find. WW2 Type 2 Service Shoes.www.ebay.de
LV426
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I have more knowledge in WW2 boots than in WW2 jackets ! You , members of this forum brings me more than i could give you . It's the forum spirit
Thank you
LV426
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To add some thoughs , I found these pics on the WWII imp site about rough out and bonndockers soles. The soles of the B corded soles were from Dr sole ( I did not know that ! ) and the type 3 heels are the same as the one I found on Etsy ( Biltrite , made in Canada as it is indicate on Etsy , but shiped from HK )
