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U.S. W.W.II
Paratrooper Boots
Last Updated:
November 19, 2009
All items are reproduction unless otherwise
noted!
ATF Jumpboots
Shown with optional
leather laces.
Soles identical
to originals.
Comparison to
original sample
Sole comparisonParatrooper Boots
Issue boot for US Army paratroopers through 1943. These were also sought after by regular troops who often purloined or "acquired" via alternative means. These feature russet brown leather uppers, toe caps, 12 eyelets, leather soles, slanted heels, rubber "US Army" marked half soles, and "Goodyear" heels.
These come with cloth laces. Leather laces available below. (Originals came with a cloth or leather, but most re-enactors have a distinct preference for the leather.).
Imported.
$125.00
New Leather Laces (Pair): $5.00 These may be tan or brown.2 Pair of US Reproduction Boots
$195.00
Save $20-$50
Price is good for any two pairs of reproduction US boots. Two pair of Combat Service Boots, or one pair of Jump Boots with one pair of Combat Service Boots and so forth.Fit: These are patterned from an original WWII Boot which run a half size larger than modern ones. Thus, if you wear a half size, order down, not up. For example, if you wear a 10.5, order a 10.
Width: Although they are marked "D", all of our boots are made on an "E" (wide) last. If you have extra narrow feet, an insole and thicker socks may work. For extra wide feet you can try going up a size. Most people have honestly been able to find something that fits. There have been far fewer problems with this sizing than I had anticipated.
Availability
Restock in 2010
No half sizes.
No wides.
No sizes other than what is listed here
Returns: Used boots are not returnable, except in cases of product failure. (Sole falls off, eyelets out, etc). Try them on in the house and walk around the living room and be sure they fit before polishing, sealing or wearing them in the field.
Squeaks: Some of these boots squeak when new. For the uninitiated, that's not a diabolical plan on our part to alert German snipers to your presence. It's a fact of life with leather boots and shoes. It will normally work itself out as they break in. My Corcorans squeaked when I first got them in the Army. (The real Army...) If your boots have not been worn, you may return them. If the boots are worn, a squeak is not a defect warranting replacement. It's not a defect. It's leather. Someday we'll see about getting custom-made-squeak-free vinyl boots made...
Loose Eyelets: We have had several boots lose one or more eyelets. It appears that on one run, the dies were not adjusted properly at the factory and some are improperly set. We have spare eyelets to match. We can send them to you or you may send us the boots and we'll fix them. If you are overseas, please contact us first as the shipping back and forth exceeds the cost of the boots. We will not reimburse international shipping.
Leather Laces for Paratrooper Boots: 72" new brown leather laces for Paratrooper boots. These may easily be cut down (with a knife or scissors in case this is confusing*) to fit service shoes or combat boots.
Pair $5.00
*Yes, we've already had several questions along this line. No question surprises us anymore.....
