Boots

The narrow pointed toe design appeared in the early 1940s. A newer design, the “roper” style, has a short boot shaft that stops above the ankle but before the middle of the calf, with a very low and squared-off “roper” heel, shaped to the sole of the boot, usually less than one inch high. What […]

Vamp: The vamp is the part of the boot that covers the top of your foot. It’s the most visible part of the leather when you wear pants over the shaft. So if the legs of your pants cover the shaft of the boots (which is the way most men and many women wear boots) […]

Some of the key features of jungle boots are their height, well above the ankle; they have decent grip on wet, slippy surfaces such as river rocks; they have drain holes to purge the excess water out; and they lack a waterproof lining. Your feet are going to be wet from crossing rivers all day. […]

Certain U.S. Army soldiers, notably those parachute-qualified and assigned to an airborne or special forces unit, are authorized to wear jump boots with their dress uniforms. A modified version of the paratrooper boot was issued to U.S. Navy personnel working on flight decks, and aircrewmen. What are jump boots good for? First, they are amusing […]

The all-leather jump boot is the traditional footwear of the 101st ABN DIV (AASLT). The trousers will be bloused IAW AR 670-1 when wearing the jump boot with ASUs. The jump boots will be highly shined when worn. Who is authorized for jump boots? Corcoran Shoe Company, one of their manufacturers. Jump boots with zippers […]

Corcoran Shoe Company, one of their manufacturers. Jump boots with zippers were not authorized for wear by U.S. forces. Certain U.S. Army soldiers, notably those parachute-qualified and assigned to an airborne or special forces unit, are authorized to wear jump boots with their dress uniforms. What boots are not authorized in the Army? Boots with […]

But is it Fashionable? It’s been proven, by now, that people are going to tuck their jeans into their boots for all kinds of reasons. There’s a way to do it to keep it looking good and smooth and fashionable. But just because you can wear this look does not mean that you should. Are […]

Wrap an old t-shirt around your hands and dip it into a cup of warm water until wet but not dripping. Dip this wet cloth into the melted polish and start applying it to the shoes, using small circular motions. Take your time and try to really work the polish into the shoes in a […]

Mirror shine steps Prepare the shoes or boots. Apply leather conditioner and cream polish if required. Apply a thick base coat to fill in and level the uneven surface. Build more base coats over the toe caps until leather grain fades. Water shine / “spit-shine” the toe caps. An aficionado’s trick. How do you get […]

To polish your boot, you’ll need shoe polish, a buffing brush, a cloth, and a cup of warm water. Knock excess dirt off your boot and apply the polish in a small circular motion. Buff the polish with your brush to distribute the product evenly. Should you put polish on boots? A regular buff, shine, […]

What You Do Using a cloth and warm water, remove any dirt and dust from your shoes. Take a clean cloth and apply a small amount of olive oil. Rub it all over your shoes. Leave it for a few minutes to soak into the leather. Buff to a shine with a soft cloth. How […]

There are a few ways to put on boots without a zipper. One is to put them on inside out and then pull them the right way around. Another is to unlace them and then re-lace them, pulling the laces tight as you go. A third option is to roll them up so that the […]

Leather boots can become damaged if you wear them often, due to spills, scratches and inclement weather. However, you can use Scotchgard to help protect your boots and keep them looking new. Can you Scotchgard Leather? In general, Scotchgard™ Heavy Duty Water Shield can be used on cotton, cotton blends, leather, suede, nylon, canvas, and […]

How often should I use mink oil on my boots? If mink oil is the only conditioner you’re using, it can be applied every six months, depending on wear. How often should I clean and oil my work boots? Every few weeks is good, though you may need to every few days. Cleaning should be […]

If your boots are filled with dirt, clean them out as well as you can. If there’s dirt sticking to your sweaty feet, dry your feet off as well as you can and brush off the dirt. Even a small speck of dirt can cause irritation—and blisters—on your feet. How do you prevent blisters when […]

5 minutes to 2-3 hours. How long should a shoe shine take? – A shoe shine can take anywhere from 5 minutes to 2-3 hours depending on what outcome you desire. Mirror finishes take a long time and require a lot of drying time in between the stages and should therefore not be attempted in […]

It is commonly used in the military as a traditional method of presenting leather accessories (such as a Sam Browne belt) and boots for inspection. The finished effect should leave the surface of the leather highly reflective, similar to a patent leather finish. What is the point of shining boots? The polish itself helps moisturize […]

It is one the best products for softening dry, hard leather and keeping conditioned leather supple and waterproof. This small can will afford you about 6-10 treatments depending on shoe or boot size. I will continue to use bear grease as long as it is available. How do you use bear grease on boots? How […]

The best way to remember what you can and can’t use on your leather is to keep this in mind: The two most commonly used chemicals that will cause severe damage to your leather are alcohol and acetone. Stay away from products that contain these substances at all costs, regardless of what you read online. […]

Marines can now choose from 16 different combat, rugged all-terrain or optional boots. Danner Reckoning boot style No. 53221. Bates lightweight style No. E50501 for men and E57501 for women. Danner’s Marine Expeditionary Boot style No. 53111 (temperate weather) Danner’s MEB style No. 53110 (hot weather) What boots can I wear in the Marines? 3. […]