WWII Impressions Service Boot

[B-Man2]

If anyone is interested, I have an original 1942 dated pair of Marine Corp Roughout Boondocks, that I would consider selling.
The only stipulation is that you have to have a size 12.5 D foot.

 

[johnwayne]

Crikey.....what is the saying about guys with big feet? Ah yes, you need big socks!!

 

[Officer Dibley]

Juan contacted me earlier this week to let me know my boots are on their way !
Will post photos of the box opening and as they get worn.

 

[Officer Dibley]

Arrived !

 

[Thomas Koehle]

They look awesome

 

[Steve27752]

Arrived !

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Very nice, just needs plenty of dubbin.

 

[s4rmark]

Nice boots, I too have a pair of these. Bought a few years ago. Very well made but quite heavy.

 

[Geeboo]

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[Officer Dibley]

On the feet last night for prowling around the house.

After a couple of coats of proofing and a days wandering around the office at work.
Very comfortable straight out of the box.

And since someone asked so nicely...... the corded soles

 

[Steve27752]

Very nice.

 

[Officer Dibley]

No more expensive than the Red Wing Hawthorne Blacksmiths ( which i have), more exclusive and period accurate And they'll only get better with wear Steve

 

[B-Man2]

What did you use as a dubbing substance ?

 

[Officer Dibley]

Huberds shoe grease Burt. It's what comes with the boots.
As Steve mentioned, dubbin is probably as good or better.
Tones the original colour down and should make them less of a sponge.
Further photos and thoughts as they get more wear.

 

[Carl]

On the feet last night for prowling around the house.

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After a couple of coats of proofing and a days wandering around the office at work.
Very comfortable straight out of the box.

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And since someone asked so nicely...... the corded soles

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These are the WW11 impressions boot Dave ??

 

[Officer Dibley]

Yes Carl. Back in stock after a 3-year hiatus.

 

[Carl]

Yes Carl. Back in stock after a 3-year hiatus.

They look kinda cosy !!!