Vtg Mens BATA MILITARY BOOTS US 12-82 MICKEY MOUSE RUBBER BLACK 10W BLUCHER Book 5D in BROWN suede leather

5D in BROWN suede leather

So well made - wonderful for animal print fan /  fashionista

Original tag is $275

GUARANTEED COMPLIMENTS

dated 1985 reading GUILD HALL / EAST HAMPTON

Vtg Mens BATA MILITARY BOOTS US 12-82 MICKEY MOUSE RUBBER BLACK 10W BLUCHER Book 5D in BROWN suede leatherI had not seen these boots before, but looked up info on them, so here's what I found: In the early 1950s, a new thermal boot was introduced for conditions in Korea, designed with two layers of rubber with a layer of wool pile insulating material in between, replacing the WW II vintage Shoepacs. This was issued first to the Marine Corps, and then to the Army. It protected the feet from both air and moisture, due to the sealed rubber, preventing heat