craig_pickrall Posted January 4, 2007 Share #1 Posted January 4, 2007 This is a group I put together several years ago. The original pics are poor quality but I tried to improve them after I got my first digital camera. I have used both sets of pics to get all of the info posted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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craig_pickrall Posted January 4, 2007 Author Share #3 Posted January 4, 2007 This set with lug soles is fairly uncommon. Most of these boots you see have the gym shoe sole. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Patrick. Posted January 4, 2007 Share #7 Posted January 4, 2007 Great post on a (fairly) neglected topic. Very useful and informative, I have been looking for a tropical canvas and leather pair for a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig_pickrall Posted January 4, 2007 Author Share #8 Posted January 4, 2007 Thank you, I'm glad you liked the post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GICOP Posted March 13, 2007 Share #9 Posted March 13, 2007 JUNGLE BOOTS DEAD LINK 1/13/15 doinworkinvansCONTRACT NOW-155-QM-13999SEPT.19, 1942U.S. RUBBER CO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GICOP Posted March 13, 2007 Share #10 Posted March 13, 2007 JUNGLE SHOES or SNEAKERSDEAD LINK 1/13/15 doinworkinvans-------------MFG CORPPO 1876W19074 QM 4460OCT 1, 1945Can't make out the complete manufacturer from the stamp, I've posted what I can above any help would be greatly appreciated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbuehler Posted March 14, 2007 Share #11 Posted March 14, 2007 Very nice collection. Does anyone have more info as to the actual use of any of the earlier ww2 varieties in the field? Some were used in the Pacific, but it must have been a very small amount. I presume they would not have held up as well as the standard issue combat boot, or perhaps the rubber soles were not supportive enough for marching? CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig_pickrall Posted March 14, 2007 Author Share #12 Posted March 14, 2007 The boots were used but in the jungle not landing on coral beaches. You can find several pics of them in use if you look closely. LIFE Magazine APR 17, 1944 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig_pickrall Posted March 14, 2007 Author Share #13 Posted March 14, 2007 LIFE Magazine APR 24, 1944 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig_pickrall Posted December 12, 2007 Author Share #14 Posted December 12, 2007 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIl Sanow Posted December 13, 2007 Share #15 Posted December 13, 2007 It seems to me that I read somewhere, perhaps in the Merrill's Marauders' history, that the troops really loved the canvas jungle boots -- purportedly they they were like walking "on the bosoms of maidens"! (Don't balme me for that line -- I am just quoting from recollection> If I can ever find my copy, I will cite the exact page.) Thanx Craig. G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunbarrel Posted January 27, 2008 Share #16 Posted January 27, 2008 Here is a picture (glass frame) of the cammo uniform with the jungle boots: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...em=130193573947 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Hudson Posted February 8, 2008 Share #17 Posted February 8, 2008 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
124cav Posted October 21, 2008 Share #18 Posted October 21, 2008 Im pretty sue there is a photo of either Merrill or Vingear Joe wearing a set of these Ill check all archives Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
124cav Posted October 21, 2008 Share #19 Posted October 21, 2008 ignore my previous i meant this pair Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
124cav Posted October 21, 2008 Share #20 Posted October 21, 2008 Here is the Merrell picNot cavalry boots and not bouble buckle bootsCheck the open tongue and buckle placement.Are these the jungle boot?DEAD LINK 1/13/15 doinworkinvans Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
124cav Posted October 21, 2008 Share #21 Posted October 21, 2008 DEAD LINK 1/13/15 doinworkinvans Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig_pickrall Posted October 21, 2008 Author Share #22 Posted October 21, 2008 They are not like any Jungle Boot I am aware of. They maybe Brit boots or US lower boondockers with Brit leather cuff like leggings or maybe something that he had done in theater. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
124cav Posted October 22, 2008 Share #23 Posted October 22, 2008 I was thinking they may be the 3 buckle variant in this thread The picture is pretty crappy,but the spacing between the straps and the exposed tongue is similair. The boots on Merrell apear smooth toe , worth posting i thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig_pickrall Posted October 22, 2008 Author Share #24 Posted October 22, 2008 I've always liked that pic but because of the webgear. This is the first time I have paid any attention to the boots. They are interesting but I do not think they are the 3 strap experimental boot I showed earlier in this thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
124cav Posted October 22, 2008 Share #25 Posted October 22, 2008 Its a pretty cool pic, i agree ive never found a cleaner copy sadly so the boots may be a mystery forever its a nice combo of map case,mussette,kukri and jungle 1st aid pouch somewhere i have a pic of Col Hunter wearing a similiar combination but with jump boots or lace up (31 model) cavalry boots and roled up trousers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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