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

[Jennison]

Maybe kinda pointy but, I dunno.

They look like nice leather, It can be very hard ordering shoes not being able to try them on, same with clothes and everything too.

I never noticed these style of boots until you pointed them out, they look similar to me, like the US shearling boots but without the uppers.

Gonna keep my eyes out for a pair of these in size.

You’re 100% correct. I was looking at those shoes on my phone. I found another pair on my computer. Avirex bombed on those as with their jackets. They look like Western boots with those pointed toes and canted heels. They also have those wrap around straps which you don’t want. I found a pair of those on Ebay with clear photos (below). Nope, no way. The ones you want are like those Allen Edmond boots: outside tongue, normal shoe-boot shape, with a simple strap across the front only, and a front-side buckle (zippers are ok as long as the other details are there). Can’t lose sight of the fact that we’re talking 1940s regulation wear (look at the pair on the right in the Roblee ad above and imagine them as ankle-high instead).

Totally wrong:

Vintage Avirex Leather Buckle Boots Brown US Army Air Forces Men Size 9.5 D | eBay

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[Jennison]

Here’s the real deal. Genuine United States Army Air Forces private purchase regulation jodhpurs:

44th Collectors Avenue - Scarce USAAF private purchase jodhpur boots

Scarce USAAF private purchase jodhpur boots

www.44thcollectorsavenue.com

 

[Shanghai-Mayne]

 

[Pa12]

You’re 100% correct. I was looking at those shoes on my phone. I found another pair on my computer. Avirex bombed on those as with their jackets. They look like Western boots with those pointed toes and canted heels. They also have those wrap around straps which you don’t want. I found a pair of those on Ebay with clear photos (below). Nope, no way. The ones you want are like those Allen Edmond boots: outside tongue, normal shoe-boot shape, with a simple strap across the front only, and a front-side buckle (zippers are ok as long as the other details are there). Can’t lose sight of the fact that we’re talking 1940s regulation wear (look at the pair on the right in the Roblee ad above and imagine them as ankle-high instead).

Totally wrong:

Vintage Avirex Leather Buckle Boots Brown US Army Air Forces Men Size 9.5 D | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Vintage Avirex Leather Buckle Boots Brown US Army Air Forces Men Size 9.5 D at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products!

www.ebay.com

Hmmm. Those ones look a bit “prancy “. Maybe if your a flamenco dancer

 

[Jennison]

Nice Chucks! Are those newly made or did you luck out and find a pair from Converse’s reissue in the mid-80s? Your all-black pair looks just like the pilot’s in that photo above.

I think I’ll have to follow your lead with a pair of two-tones if they’re out in the wild somewhere.

Awesome!

 

[Jennison]

2003 Converse reissue, exactly the ticket. Check out that wonderful label. Now to find them without going broke...

It's interesting to note that in 1939 the Govt. selected Converse All-Stars as the official athletic shoe of the US Armed Forces. These were used for both PT and sports.

 

[Adama36]

was able to retrieve my old Doc Martens from my parent's attic last year.
I wore these all through college and, 20 years later, they still rock

 

[B-Man2]

was able to retrieve my old Doc Martens from my parent's attic last year.
I wore these all through college and, 20 years later, they still rock

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And they still have a hell of a lot of miles left on them ..

 

[Adama36]

And they still have a hell of a lot of miles left on them ..

Yep. I only wore these for 5 years or so while in college. They've been sitting in my parent's attic since 2004.

 

[B-Man2]

Thorogood Moc Toes

 

[Jennison]

FWiW, In my opinion, Thorogood makes the best versions of the moc toe. The best looking out there. The soles are tougher than Red Wings and wear longer.

I love my Wolverine 1,000 mile boots; the design and build of the shoe hasn’t changed since 1912. For summer, I like the original WWII style British Chukkas. Not the crepe sole stuff, the real deal with leather soles and heels. Or Dainite type soles. (I call them “summer roughouts”) These are Thursday Boots. I love the looks and they’re really comfortable; we’ll see how they wear.

 

[B-Man2]

2003 Converse reissue, exactly the ticket. Check out that wonderful label. Now to find them without going broke...

It's interesting to note that in 1939 the Govt. selected Converse All-Stars as the official athletic shoe of the US Armed Forces. These were used for both PT and sports.

Here ya go!
Originals but at an eye watering price !

Vintage 40’s WWII US Army Jungle Converse Boots chuck taylor Shoes. Size 10 | eBay

<p>Up for auction Vintage 40’s WWII US Army Jungle Converse Boots chuck taylor Shoes. Size 10 These shoes do not have the original laces so I put in laces from the same time period, but these laces are not original. from the Look at pictures carefully to refer to the condition please.</p><br...

www.ebay.com

 

[Jennison]

Holy smoke. You wear a dime off each sole with every step. You can get Chinese Army kicks, unissued, for 30 bucks or less on EBay. They look acceptably similar.

 

[B-Man2]

Holy smoke. You wear a dime off each sole with every step. You can get Chinese Army kicks, unissued, for 30 bucks or less on EBay. They look acceptably similar.

Really ? Do you have a link ?

 

[Jennison]

Sure. This is one of many. There are other styles too

Men Liberation Shoes Lace-up Labor Protector Boots Chinese Army PLA Trainning A+ | eBay

3 ：Material：Cotton. Size Conversion.

www.ebay.com

 

[B-Man2]

Sure. This is one of many. There are other styles too

Men Liberation Shoes Lace-up Labor Protector Boots Chinese Army PLA Trainning A+ | eBay

3 ：Material：Cotton. Size Conversion.

www.ebay.com

Thanks J

 

[Jennison]

Here’s more of a sneaker style. Check out the price on these. Looks like you’ll need to look hard to find something larger than a 10.5. Just type in “Chinese Army Boots”

Men Chinese Canvas Shoes High Top Outdoor Hunting Work Boots PLA Liberation Shoe | eBay

The color maybe a little difference because of the light,screen reflection etc. We will do our best for you! Color：Green. No cheating,only fair trading.Trust us ! and you will get more.

www.ebay.com

 

[Shanghai-Mayne]

recommend this type, if you can find them on greed bay.
It is genuine military issue , no fake at all, and it’s made with fire resistant fabric.

 

[B-Man2]

Don’t remember if I ever posted these but if I did my apologies…

 

[B-Man2]

Been wearing these for a while, interesting story behind them.

OK