WW2, British and Commonwealth, Ankle Boots a.k.a. ‘Ammo Boots’, plus FREE GIFT!!

SUMMER SALE ITEM, WAS £225, NOW £180

Ankle boots were the standard issue foot ware for most of the British and Commonwealth armies during WW2. Often referred to as Ammo Boots, they came just above the ankle and were made from dyed black, pebbled, leather. Size was broken down by width fittings and normally marked S (small/narrow), M (medium/normal) and L (large/wide), the heels and soles were typically made from smooth leather, whose life was extended by the addition of metal cleats fitted to the front edge of the sole and heel. Hobnails were also added, to create traction for field use, to the sole with the pattern and number decreasing as the war wore on.

These examples are in a good, wearable, size 12M (medium to normal width) and were manufactured by Wilkins and Denton (London) Ltd. The right-hand boot was manufactured in 1944, with the left hand being produced in 1942. This was not unusual as boots were issued on an individual level, dependant on the wear of each boot, and as we suspect that these boots were driver issued, lack of hobnails helped prevent the foot slipping off the clutch, break and accelerator pedals, with the right foot receiving more wear from constant use of the accelerator. ¬

Perfect for the reenactor who wants original kit or would suit a modern sized mannequin, a RARE piece of foot ware in this larger size.

FREE GIFT: we will supply, free of charge, a set of late war, type hobnails. 26 in total, 13 per boot. This will allow the purchaser to convert to field use.

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