ROTHCO 8'' GI Type Jungle Boot

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a b c d e f g h Rottman, Gordon L., Green Beret in Vietnam: 1957–73, Osprey Publishing, ISBN 1-85532-568-3 (2002), p. 58 Jungle boots, therefore, are, by definition, designed not to be entirely waterproof but rather water-resistant up to a point and then water-expelling while remaining breathable. The idea is that the design should be airy so that feet will dry faster while incorporating purge technology that gets rid of moisture.

When I’m in the jungle, I usually out there for hours at a time, looking for birds, monkeys, reptiles and amphibians. The French rubber/canvas jungle boots were manufactured by Palladium during the First Indochina War. Variants were available during the Algerian War. Jungle boots have become more of a fashionable thing than what they were originally meant for. Whether creating a fashion statement or not, a hiker, hunter military person or mountain trekker needs to be well protected against any elements that could seriously affect his or her performance while undertaking outdoor activities. What great way to protect oneself than to have a pair of the best jungle boots?Jungle boots are a type of combat boots that are designed especially for use in the jungle warfare or in surroundings that are hot, wet and humid where ordinary leather combat boots or any particular kind of shoes would not be suitable or comfortable to have on.

The outsole has been developed with great technology and has threads going deep for good traction in whichever environment you go to. The boot has outstanding athletic design features and has been constructed with traditional process for durability and so offering you great value for your money. It comes in various colors to suit your liking. Over time, however, your feet are going to get wet. The most important thing, however, is that the boots have a way of expelling the water (i.e., some kind of purge valves or grommets). These are a great option which offer a roomy toe box. They have good drainage and boast some of the best traction on the market. Unfortunately they don’t last very long. It’s worth putting a line of stitching around the sole for extra strength. Features: This jungle boot is a full grain leather upper with a synthetic sole. Made for women and imported, the 8- Eye patent leather boot is smooth, durable and has a smooth finish. The durability is owed to the fact that the boot is made with GoodYear welt, with the upper and sole heat- sealed and sewn together. It has an air cushion sole that is oil and fat resistant thus offering great abrasion and slip resistance Kearny, Cresson H. (Maj), Jungle Snafus...And Remedies, Oregon Institute of Science and Medicine (1996), pp. 178–179

a b c Risch, Erna, The Quartermaster Corps, Washington, DC: Office of the Chief of Military History, Dept. of the Army (1953), pp. 108–109 In 1942, fused layers of original-specification Saran or PVDC were used to make woven mesh ventilating insoles for newly developed jungle boots made of rubber and canvas. [1] [2] [3] The Saran ventilating insoles trapped air which was circulated throughout the interior of the boot during the act of walking; moist interior air was exchanged for outside air via the boot's water drain eyelets. [1] In cold weather, the trapped air in Saran insoles kept feet from freezing by insulating them from the frozen ground; when walking, the insoles circulated moist air that would otherwise condense and freeze, causing trench foot or frostbite. [1] The use of "jungle" or "hot weather" boots predates World War II, when small units of U.S. soldiers in Panama were issued rubber-soled, canvas-upper boots for testing. [1] Developed in conjunction with the U.S. Rubber Company, a pair of jungle boots weighed approximately three pounds. Adopted in 1942, the design of the jungle boot was based on the idea that no boot could possibly keep out water and still provide sufficient ventilation to the feet in a jungle or swamp environment. [1] Instead, the jungle boot was designed to permit water and perspiration to drain, drying the feet while preventing the entry of insects, mud, or sand. [1] Kearny, Cresson H. (Maj), Jungle SNAFU...And Remedies, Oregon Institute of Science and Medicine (1996), p. 179 Taller boots are especially important when you can’t see the ground in front of you (a situation you should avoid whenever possible). In the Americas, the fer de lance is an omnipresent threat, and its hemotoxic venom can do gruesome things to a foot or leg. Material and Durability