CW4AFB Posted March 2, 2021 Share #1 Posted March 2, 2021 These were recently donated to the VA NG Historical Foundation collection from the family of a three war vet---try as I might, I can't find maker's tags, or nomenclature on these--he kept them in a box with his VN jungle boots so they might be from then ....or maybe not at all....any ideas or suggestions gladly accepted... s/f Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
US Military Guy Posted March 3, 2021 Share #2 Posted March 3, 2021 https://www.ljmilitaria.com/geargeneral/footgear.htm About half-way down on the page. "#7725 - 1940s UDT "Swim Shoes" Various type shown. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CW4AFB Posted March 4, 2021 Author Share #3 Posted March 4, 2021 On 3/2/2021 at 5:04 PM, US Military Guy said: https://www.ljmilitaria.com/geargeneral/footgear.htm About half-way down on the page. "#7725 - 1940s UDT "Swim Shoes" Various type shown. Thank you for the info---I never would have guessed they were UDT related. s/f Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
US Military Guy Posted March 4, 2021 Share #4 Posted March 4, 2021 I have some "gym" shoes in my collection as well as hospital slippers. I have heard of - but don't have any - "field shoes". I would call this type of footwear more "tactical" instead of "garrison". I suppose the reason for the lack of markings is that they were basically going to last a week or two (from wear and tear during use) and there wasn't a bunch of concern about tracking them. Either that or is wasn't applied very well and just wore off during use. Yours certainly appear to have seen some use . . . especially the soles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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