Shoepacs
WWII Issue winter boots. These were made from rubber lowers and greased leather uppers. We have the 12 inch tall model, which was the style most commonly issued in the ETO during the War. These are original WWII model boots and we have them graded and priced according to size and condition. Some are dated 1945 and some 1951. There is no difference other than the date stamped in them. The design was carried over unchanged from 1944 to the 1950's. All are serviceable and suitable for re-enactment use. The unissued boots are just that and should pass muster with collectors.

Helpless Type Warning: It has come to our attention, that some grown men are terrified or intimidated by dirt and mildew. Some of these boots have samplings of both on them. This is quite a revelation for a small, but vocal, minority;
Mildew and dirt/ dust are removable! They are not welded to the boots. A good cleaning and some mink oil may be needed for many of these boots. If you're a sensitive paratrooper who abhores the idea of dirty fingernails, try a shoeshop or offer the kid next door a ride in your jeep and let them deal with the (Eeewww!) icky stuff.

Sizing: Here we go..."I wear a modern 11 Nike and a 10 3/4 EE Timberland but I hear than 1943 dated boots were about a half size big while boots made after May 1944 were a tad smaller and wider"...blah, blah blah.....
1. These come in whole US sizes. That means no half sizes. Or, worded another way, no 8 1/2, 9 1/2, 10 1/2 or any other half size.
2. Some have widths, some do not. I wear an 11D (regular). I tried on an "11 N" (Narrow) in these and it fit like an "EE" (extra wide.) Thus, the width is irrelavent. These are made big to go on over heavy ski socks.
Bottomline: Order your normal shoe size. These run big, so if you wear a 9 1/2, a "9" or a "10" should be fine. Your choice!

No, these do NOT go on over your service shoes, jump boots cowboy boots etc, etc. You put on some socks (if you wish) then stick your toes into them. There were rubber boots that do that, but they were called "overshoes". Pretty catchy name huh?

Nitwit advisory: I knew better than to carry original anything anymore. This is why. The "new" re-enactor is incapable of understanding that things age over 60 years...no matter what. The 21st century re-enactor cannot seem to digest the fact that originals are not brand spanking new. No matter how clearly we try to warn them that some amount of dust, dirt or mildew may be present, they don't listen. It can be entertaining to hear adult men (we assume) squealing like puppies shitting razor bladers, "there's dust on my boots! What am I gonna do?" (Get a rag in case you're wondering.)
Get a grip. 60 years old is getting up there. It's going to show in some way. If this is unacceptable....call Sportsman's Guide or wait for repros.

Shoepacs, Very Good
Original US Army winter boots. Some are unissued, others lightly worn. All have storage dirt. But they are still serviceable and not ragged-out. These have their original laces, but as most are rotten, we also include new ones.
Dates cary from 1943 to 1952. I have examined boots of both dates, and there is NO physical difference other than the dates. A few guys insisted that WWII boots did or did not have ribbed toes, diamond heels, yada, yada. Bullshit. We have one of the most extensive samplings of these boots around, and I have done a lot of digging and oogling. Although there are several manufacturer variations, none are consistent with "wartime" or "postwar". They stayed the same.

Condition: Warning! 60 years old. Most have some storage dust and some light corrosion on the eyelets. Laces are mostly a bit rotten. If you consider yourself a "discriminating" collector at the top of the food chain, you might not be completely pleased.

Unissued Shoepacs Size Availability
Size	Stock*	Price
10	Sold Out	.
11	Sold Out	.
12	Sold Out	.
13	Sold Out	.
14	In Stock	$100.00

*"Sold Out" means that we do not have any! We are not going to get any more.