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Thanks Burt!! That was fun, entered the competition last minute, didn't think it stood a chance. Having just one repro A-2 gives it's lots of wear, and as you know, liner has already been replaced once.
I will of course have to pick the flying tigers hat :cool: You can bring it when we meet up...
Link to an old post which includes a link to the receipe of how to do it: https://www.vintageleatherjackets.org/threads/boots-shoes-to-wear-with-your-flight-jacket-s.20971/page-4#post-208469
There are three sets of pictures, so you may have to scroll up a bit..
https://www.atthefront.com/Reproduction-WWII-Service-Shoes-Made-in-USA-p/usfssrt.htm
I stripped the paint though and re-dyed them myself a few years ago.