ROTHCO 8'' GI Type Jungle Boot

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Essential Bushcraft Gear and Hiking Gadgets: 15 Must-Haves According to BBC Bushcraft Expert and Survival Instructor Ray Mears 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 Consider jungle boots with removable insoles if you need additional arch or heel support so that you can take out the factor originals. This great pair of Maelstrom Tac Force Tactical Boot has been uniquely designed with professionals in mind. It has been made with materials that will bring out great performance in various conditions and environments. The upper surface comprises of polish-able, water resistant leather and nylon which keep your feet dry as well as comfortable. They were adopted by the U.S. military in 1942 for soldier fighting in the pacific theatre, and the idea was that it simply wasn’t possible for traditional boots to keep out water while still providing the ventilation that young marines need in humid, swampy environments where foot-rotting bacteria fungi thrive.

Comfort is of utmost importance when buying anything. Jungle boots are expected to be as comfortable as possible given that you are going to trek inside the jungle. High- end boots are known to be lighter and so provide perfect comfort. As compared to middle weight boots, high- end boots feel light even to the feet. Heavy weight types are needed in a break in period. Bring out the fierce jungle look in you with Dr. Marten’s 1460 Leather Boots. This boot will set you out in the mood for the jungle, camping, hiking, mountaineering and any other outdoor activity. It is a lace low boot that offers great comfort as you explore the terrains of the jungle. 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 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? The grip on jungle boots is made to pass specific coefficient of friction and slip tests, especially the ones that are designed for and in conjunction with institutions like the U.S. military, where only the very best jungle boots will do. Comfort and Fit

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Going to the jungle with ordinary boots is not really bad idea but if you are going to go through rugged and muddy terrains or rivers, then you are very likely to spoil your boots because they are not designed for such like activities. But with jungle boots you can go to the harshest of environments but they will still stand strong and take you through for a long period because the materials they are made from are durable. Jungle boots will support and protect the feet and they will also ensure maximum grip in your movements. What to consider when buying jungle boots Comfort Although taller, British military forces used a variant of the American jungle boot. Special Operations Executive Force 136 personnel were issued these boots during operations in Burma 1944–45. They were later used in the Malayan Emergency. [8] The First Indochina War [ edit ] Original S.W.A.T. Metro Air Boot uses air technology to provide utmost comfort as well as cushioning for long hours on hard surfaces. It has been made of only non-metallic components and thus the reason as to why it is known to be the ultimate airport friendly law enforcement uniform boot. You can be certain of its durability thanks to its double stitched upper that has 3 ply bonded nylon thread. 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 SV2 also has a perforated air-port cushion footbed that provides better metatarsal ridge support and enhances the insole performance. These are the kind of features that I really like in a jungle boot because I’ve suffered from sport-related orthopaedic problems for a long time.

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]

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The best jungle boots are going to be made from a combination of polyurethane, Vibram rubber, leather and nylon–genuine leather and heavy-duty denier 1000 nylon and leather. Polyurethane for the midsoles, footbeds and toe/heel protection; Vibram rubber for the sole and treads; and a mix of nylon and leather for the body of the shoe.