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US Service Shoes by Mil-Tec
- Thread starter Smithy
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LV426
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Huge thanks for the welcome 
. So i will continue ! I took some pics of the ServShoes type2 Milt-tec i received this saturday . Gave them 1st a saddle soap cleaning to rip off the most i could of the "painting on plastic look" ( i did not want to use some leather stripper , perhaps later ... ) then , dubbing wax for protection ( never forget the stiches with a toothbrush ) then applyed some layers of dark brown and cordovan saphir surfine cream. I'm not in reenacting so i changed the nylon laces with leather ones. Addition : due to the reasonable price ( 130Eu instead ++200 ATF or SM W USA ( quality has a price but importation too !! ) i bought a second pair more accurate to my size : i wear 44 Eu / 11 US but a 10 US with Corcoran jump boots ( munson last also !!! roomy boots ! ) . I have read a lot about these Mil-tec and i should have listen ... conclusion i will buy an other pair down sized , these 1st will serve as an experimental field ...! About some little details also , the holes on the toe caps were very little so i took a Bic pen and used it to enlarge them , cool effect ! Last , the rubber of the outsoles is very soft and makes it more easy to break in , and urban walking , not a long time process ( i hugely advice against the bath process used by Military , they had their reasons for but if you want your shoes long lasting and you cannot wait to break in naturally just wearing wet socks will do the job ) . I will try to resole also just for fun . I found a really cool company : DrSOLE , i tryed on an vintage pair of Corcoran ( original WW2 , i want them to keep living on their lives by walkin' , not in show case , my choice ) . Hey community , i'm very curious about your experience , since the 2 years this post started . Take Care all of you !
. So i will continue ! I took some pics of the ServShoes type2 Milt-tec i received this saturday . Gave them 1st a saddle soap cleaning to rip off the most i could of the "painting on plastic look" ( i did not want to use some leather stripper , perhaps later ... ) then , dubbing wax for protection ( never forget the stiches with a toothbrush ) then applyed some layers of dark brown and cordovan saphir surfine cream. I'm not in reenacting so i changed the nylon laces with leather ones. Addition : due to the reasonable price ( 130Eu instead ++200 ATF or SM W USA ( quality has a price but importation too !! ) i bought a second pair more accurate to my size : i wear 44 Eu / 11 US but a 10 US with Corcoran jump boots ( munson last also !!! roomy boots ! ) . I have read a lot about these Mil-tec and i should have listen ... conclusion i will buy an other pair down sized , these 1st will serve as an experimental field ...! About some little details also , the holes on the toe caps were very little so i took a Bic pen and used it to enlarge them , cool effect ! Last , the rubber of the outsoles is very soft and makes it more easy to break in , and urban walking , not a long time process ( i hugely advice against the bath process used by Military , they had their reasons for but if you want your shoes long lasting and you cannot wait to break in naturally just wearing wet socks will do the job ) . I will try to resole also just for fun . I found a really cool company : DrSOLE , i tryed on an vintage pair of Corcoran ( original WW2 , i want them to keep living on their lives by walkin' , not in show case , my choice ) . Hey community , i'm very curious about your experience , since the 2 years this post started . Take Care all of you !
LV426
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Unfortunatly
They do not produce half size , i will go down a size . I would consider the only widht they have as a EE . Comparison : Left to right : type2 11US ( 44 ) , corcoran boots : 10.5 EE ; 11 D ; 10 D .
LV426
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Your usual size ?
Smithy
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Huge thanks for the welcome
As you've seen earlier in this thread I have a pair of the Mil-Tec service shoes and can't sing their praises enough. I love them. I've antiqued mine and am thrilled with how they've turned out. Incredible boots for the price. BTW their Roughouts are awesome too.
Also like your moniker, I am also a massive Aliens fan.
"We're in the pipe 5 by 5"
Burt, I found that SoF had taken this into consideration when I ordered both my service shoes and roughouts. I ordered UK size 9 (Euro 43, US 10) for both but interesting the tags on the inside of both say UK 8, Euro 42, US 9. I have a sneaking suspicion that they know these run a full size larger and take this into consideration when people order. I can remember I was a smidge worried when I saw this but when I first tried them on, perfection.
If you're after a pair of service shoes, you seriously cannot go wrong with the Sturm Mil-Tec ones. They are superbly well made, the leather is bulletproof yet amazingly I've never had a blister from them, Goodyear welt so they can be resoled - and believe me with those leather uppers, they will last a lifetime and need a few soles.
Only thing like me and LV426, they just need a little antiquing with polish but it's a fun thing to do and really rewarding.
B-Man2
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Thanks TimAs you've seen earlier in this thread I have a pair of the Mil-Tec service shoes and can't sing their praises enough. I love them. I've antiqued mine and am thrilled with how they've turned out. Incredible boots for the price. BTW their Roughouts are awesome too.
Also like your moniker, I am also a massive Aliens fan.
"We're in the pipe 5 by 5"
Burt, I found that SoF had taken this into consideration when I ordered both my service shoes and roughouts. I ordered UK size 9 (Euro 43, US 10) for both but interesting the tags on the inside of both say UK 8, Euro 42, US 9. I have a sneaking suspicion that they know these run a full size larger and take this into consideration when people order. I can remember I was a smidge worried when I saw this but when I first tried them on, perfection.
If you're after a pair of service shoes, you seriously cannot go wrong with the Sturm Mil-Tec ones. They are superbly well made, the leather is bulletproof yet amazingly I've never had a blister from them, Goodyear welt so they can be resoled - and believe me with those leather uppers, they will last a lifetime and need a few soles.
Only thing like me and LV426, they just need a little antiquing with polish but it's a fun thing to do and really rewarding.
I appreciate your input on this.
Cheers mate !
B-Man2
Well-Known Member
TimAs you've seen earlier in this thread I have a pair of the Mil-Tec service shoes and can't sing their praises enough. I love them. I've antiqued mine and am thrilled with how they've turned out. Incredible boots for the price. BTW their Roughouts are awesome too.
Also like your moniker, I am also a massive Aliens fan.
"We're in the pipe 5 by 5"
Burt, I found that SoF had taken this into consideration when I ordered both my service shoes and roughouts. I ordered UK size 9 (Euro 43, US 10) for both but interesting the tags on the inside of both say UK 8, Euro 42, US 9. I have a sneaking suspicion that they know these run a full size larger and take this into consideration when people order. I can remember I was a smidge worried when I saw this but when I first tried them on, perfection.
If you're after a pair of service shoes, you seriously cannot go wrong with the Sturm Mil-Tec ones. They are superbly well made, the leather is bulletproof yet amazingly I've never had a blister from them, Goodyear welt so they can be resoled - and believe me with those leather uppers, they will last a lifetime and need a few soles.
Only thing like me and LV426, they just need a little antiquing with polish but it's a fun thing to do and really rewarding.
I checked the SOF website and I don’t think they are selling the Mil- Tec Service Boot any longer.
Smithy
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Here they are Burt...
US WW2 Service boots Russet Brown by Mil-Tec
The Service boot was issued in America and was worn in the UK as part of the Dress uniform as it features a toe cap which can be polished so it looks good on the parade square and the dance floor. Made in the regulation Russet Brown colour. This replica WW2 boot is made of brown leather with...
www.sofmilitary.co.uk
FlakMagnet
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They still do, unless they dont ship to the US anymore? https://www.sofmilitary.co.uk/us-ww2-service-boots-russet-brown-by-mil-tec.html
FlakMagnet
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Beat me to it!Here they are Burt...
US WW2 Service boots Russet Brown by Mil-Tec
The Service boot was issued in America and was worn in the UK as part of the Dress uniform as it features a toe cap which can be polished so it looks good on the parade square and the dance floor. Made in the regulation Russet Brown colour. This replica WW2 boot is made of brown leather with...
Thomas Koehle
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THX for sharing your experience - always good to have someone "been there" - "did it" to learn from ...
B-Man2
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Thanks for the help guys …. I appreciate it.Here they are Burt...
US WW2 Service boots Russet Brown by Mil-Tec
The Service boot was issued in America and was worn in the UK as part of the Dress uniform as it features a toe cap which can be polished so it looks good on the parade square and the dance floor. Made in the regulation Russet Brown colour. This replica WW2 boot is made of brown leather with...
Cheers
