Mayo
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Post by Mayo on Feb 12, 2013 11:32:25 GMT -8
What is the first thing I should obtain? On the journey to have the complete impression, the first thing you should get is a pair of WW2 type Jump boots. Buy good ones. A sore footed, injured paratrooper is a casualty. Buy the best ones here: www.workbootsusa.com/come10hilemi.html$134.95 shipped. They run true to size and will last you a long time if you take care of them. I have two pairs. One pair for class A's and one pair for the field. Both pairs are spit shined. |
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bthodgson
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Post by bthodgson on Feb 12, 2013 16:51:43 GMT -8
By far and away, the best boots that I have ever bought...
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Post by m14msgt on Feb 12, 2013 18:13:09 GMT -8
ditto
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Post by davep on Feb 12, 2013 21:56:57 GMT -8
Also they need to be broken in long before you come to an event.
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Post by Fernie on Feb 13, 2013 5:29:44 GMT -8
Correctumundo, these are the best and jump proven with many PLF's.
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Mayo
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Post by Mayo on Feb 13, 2013 9:01:46 GMT -8
To break them in:
Wear thick sox
pour water inside
dump out water
put the boots on
lace up as tight as you can comfortably
pour water on the outside
rub wet boots with your hands while still wearing them
wear until dry
The boots are now wet molded to your foot. Skip a hole in the middle while lacing them.
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bthodgson
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Post by bthodgson on Feb 13, 2013 12:28:43 GMT -8
I have heard that World War Two Impressions' Jump Boots are also high quality and long lasting.
Would anybody be able to comment on that? Also, can anyone give a compare and contrast between the WWII Impressions Jump Boots and the ones that Mayo posted up?
I only have the Work Boot USA ones, and I am so happy with them, I'm not even thinking about getting a second pair from anywhere else.
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Mayo
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Post by Mayo on Feb 13, 2013 12:49:29 GMT -8
The WW2 Impressions are the same as the Corcorans except Juan has them made with cotton stitching. They are both Corcorans made by the Cove boot Company. Juan's are special order ones with cotton thread.
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Post by spencerwright on Oct 21, 2014 10:39:00 GMT -8
definitely the most comfortable boots I've worn in a reenactment, thanks for pointed me to these
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Post by Opie74 on Oct 21, 2014 12:28:10 GMT -8
yeah i have a pair of WWII impressions and i need to take them in for repair because the stitching on the heal is starting to come out
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Post by TheBuckPrivate on Dec 17, 2017 13:27:26 GMT -8
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Mayo
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Post by Mayo on Dec 18, 2017 6:28:35 GMT -8
If they are listed as Corcorans, they are good. The regular ATF boots do not have as much padding inside and will not hold a shine. If you are at the point that you are ready to buy boots, send me a message with your size and I will check to see which vender has the best price right now.
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Post by TheBuckPrivate on Dec 19, 2017 17:42:44 GMT -8
Thank you sir.
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Mayo
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Post by Mayo on Dec 19, 2017 20:42:11 GMT -8
No problem. I am glad to help.
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