German WW II Items

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This page last updated on March 20, 2008

Boots

Comparison of the boot tops: original to repro

Comparison of the boot sides: original to repro

Reproduction Marching Boots (aka Jackboots)
Copied from a pair of unissued originals, these are excellent copies of one of many variations of the enlisted German Marschstiefeln used throughout the war. Our reproductions feature rough-out leather, correct webbing boot pulls, reinforced leather sole, and stacked leeather heel with heel iron. Correct wood-peg construction, leather sole and heel with heel irons. Comes in natural rough-out brown finish or blackened. Options include:

Standard jackboots: $275 a pair
Jackboots with hobnails: $300 a pair

Rough-out

Rough-out bottom
smooth-out top

Reproduction Low Boots
Exact copies of one of many variations of the German Schnurschuhe introduced by mid-war to replace the leather-consuming "jackboots". Correct construction, leather sole and heel with heel irons. Comes in natural rough-out brown finish or rough-out bottom and smooth-out top by special order. The boots can also be blackened for a $10 charge. Options include:

Standard low boots: $225 a pair
Low boots with hobnails: $250 a pair
Low boots with hobnails and gaiters set (listed below): $275

Gaiters/Leggings, original components: $35 a pair
Gamashen used with the low boots. These are original, unissued & unfinished gaiters that came to us without the leather tabs and buckles; reproductions of the fittings have been applied.

Accessories

	Hobnails, Original: $25 for a set of 80 Real, unissued WW II cleat nails. Sold as a set, plenty to cover a pair of boots. NOTE: You will need a shoe last (metal cobbler thing that holds the boot upside down) in order to correctly install these yourself.
	Heel Irons, Reproduction: $15 a pair Quality repros of the "horseshoes" that fit over the outside edge of the heel.
	Heel Irons, Original: $15 a pair Real WW II "horseshoes" that fit over the outside edge of the heel. Will fit small sizes only.
	Toe Taps, Original: $5 a pair Real wartime steel plates to protect the bottom edge of the toe on a boot. Various shapes and sizes.
	Gray Wool Socks Reproduction with size rings: $12 a pair or 3 pairs for $30 Excellent wool socks, identical to wartime with white size rings. The socks are available in size 2 and size 3.