Sabrejet Posted August 27, 2010 Share #1 Posted August 27, 2010 During WW2, leggings were as distinctive a feature of the G.I's appearance as the M-1 helmet. Here we have three typical variations on that theme. First, with regular rough-out service shoes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Sabrejet Posted August 27, 2010 Author Share #3 Posted August 27, 2010 Secondly, polished russet leather service shoes with minty leggings, parade/garrison style. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted August 27, 2010 Author Share #4 Posted August 27, 2010 Thirdly, USMC style with Boondockers and shorter leggings. Sabrejet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig_pickrall Posted August 27, 2010 Share #5 Posted August 27, 2010 Ian, that is a nice display and also good reference for newer collectors / reenactors. If you still have all 3 of those put together can you add another photo please. I would like to see a side view of all 3 together to compare lace patterns, height of leggings, etc. Thanks, if possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capa Posted August 27, 2010 Share #6 Posted August 27, 2010 Yes, very nice post for novices. and an excellent topic title :laughing1: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted August 27, 2010 Author Share #7 Posted August 27, 2010 craig_pickrall said: Ian, that is a nice display and also good reference for newer collectors / reenactors. If you still have all 3 of those put together can you add another photo please. I would like to see a side view of all 3 together to compare lace patterns, height of leggings, etc. Thanks, if possible. Here you go Craig! Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig_pickrall Posted August 27, 2010 Share #8 Posted August 27, 2010 Thanks again. That is a good shot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dg0223 Posted August 27, 2010 Share #9 Posted August 27, 2010 "Leggings? Well hell, General, sir...I'm a cook." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johan Willaert Posted August 27, 2010 Share #10 Posted August 27, 2010 Ian, that is a nice display and also good reference for newer collectors / reenactors. Those looking for a photographic overview of the most common WW2 US Army footwear can also find it here: http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/57160-the-liberator-collection/page-9&do=findComment&comment=426691 and following posts...Nice shoes, Ian.... You know how I feel about shoes.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted August 27, 2010 Author Share #11 Posted August 27, 2010 Those looking for a photographic overview of the most common WW2 US Army footwear can also find it here:http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/57160-the-liberator-collection/page-9&do=findComment&comment=426691and following posts...Nice shoes, Ian.... You know how I feel about shoes.... Thanks Johan. Don't they say that there's one part of a woman's brain which thinks about shoes 24/7?!Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PvtTamura Posted August 27, 2010 Share #12 Posted August 27, 2010 "Leggings? Well hell, General, sir...I'm a cook." :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEAST Posted August 27, 2010 Share #13 Posted August 27, 2010 Ian, Thanks for posting these! Maybe you, Johan, me and a few others could put together a reference on footwear? I believe WWI Nerd started a thread on WWI footwear that was incredible, but I don't think it was ever added as a reference. What do you think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted August 27, 2010 Author Share #14 Posted August 27, 2010 Ian, Thanks for posting these! Maybe you, Johan, me and a few others could put together a reference on footwear? I believe WWI Nerd started a thread on WWI footwear that was incredible, but I don't think it was ever added as a reference. What do you think? Hi Beast...sure..why not? Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig_pickrall Posted August 27, 2010 Share #15 Posted August 27, 2010 I would like to get in that game too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Flage Guy Posted August 27, 2010 Share #16 Posted August 27, 2010 Absolutely beautiful, Ian :w00t: :w00t:...on top-notch examples of footwear, no less! Those smooth-out Service Shoes are, uuh...EEEeeyaaaaaaaaah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEAST Posted August 29, 2010 Share #17 Posted August 29, 2010 I would like to get in that game too. Sounds great! Maybe we should build off of this thread. I'll go through mine and see what I can add. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted August 30, 2010 Author Share #18 Posted August 30, 2010 As Beast suggested, here are some additional examples of US military footwear. USN low quarters, 1944. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted August 30, 2010 Author Share #19 Posted August 30, 2010 US Army officers' russet low quarters, WW2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted August 30, 2010 Author Share #20 Posted August 30, 2010 Private purchase russet buckle/strap low quarters, WW2. Popular with USAAF officers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted August 30, 2010 Author Share #21 Posted August 30, 2010 M-1943 double-buckle combat boots, 1944. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted August 30, 2010 Author Share #22 Posted August 30, 2010 Corcoran jump-boots, brogued toecaps, 1944. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted August 30, 2010 Author Share #23 Posted August 30, 2010 USAAF A-6 shearling flying boots with heated inserts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted August 30, 2010 Author Share #24 Posted August 30, 2010 Jungle boots, c '68, with Panama soles and zip inserts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted August 30, 2010 Author Share #25 Posted August 30, 2010 Black combat boots, 1970s, chevron pattern tread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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