ID´d: Australian Army Boots

[skinsfan]

Hello,another item that came in this lot that was supposed to be Canadian...I cannot find this type of sole anywhere...look to be for mountain or ice climbing maybe???...Thanks again,Scott

[Gunner87]

On 7/21/2023 at 4:43 PM, skinsfan said:

Hello,another item that came in this lot that was supposed to be Canadian...I cannot find this type of sole anywhere...look to be for mountain or ice climbing maybe???...Thanks again,Scott

 

Hello

 

Apparently they are Australian Army Boots (Pattern 10085)

Described as 'Second World War pattern ankle boots with 'jungle cleats'. This pattern of boot is the type that is more associated with the Second AIF, from a collector's perspective. The official army stores designation is "Army Boot - Pattern 10085" and the toe cap with stitching is clearly evident. In an army pamphlet dated 1942, the characteristics of the army boot are quoted as follows; "The ankle boot has been selected as the most generally useful type. Knee boots give good protection but are expensive in comparison and are much more difficlt to fit. Shoes give relatively little protection".The pam goes on to describe the fitting and description of the components which make up the Australian Army Boot. For further information, see the listing "CARE OF THE FEET - NOTES FOR FOOT ORDERLIES - 1942". This photo courtesy of the Kokoda Historical Collection.'

 

https://www.medalsgonemissing.com/Uniform-Kit-issued-to-the-AIF-During-WW2/10.html

 

I have also found image of the cleats from another page...

 

https://www.collectorsarmoury.com.au/products/me22

 

Gunner....

 

[skinsfan]

you are right again..thanks very much