Service Shoes, Reverse Upper, At the Front

Service Shoes, Reverse Upper, At the Front

Artikelnummer: REPRO US 055
Kategorie: U.S. Footwear

New, USA made WWII US Army "Roughout" Service Shoes. Officially called "Service Shoes, Reverse, Upper" by the US Army Quartermaster, (as well as "Type III Service Shoes" in official correspondence). These shoes were designed to replace the russet brown Type I and Type II Service Shoes that had been standard issue to all soldiers and airmen since the 1930's.

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New, USA made WWII US Army "Roughout" Service Shoes. Officially called "Service Shoes, Reverse, Upper" by the US Army Quartermaster, (as well as "Type III Service Shoes" in official correspondence). These shoes were designed to replace the russet brown Type I and Type II Service Shoes that had been standard issue to all soldiers and airmen since the 1930's.

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Sizes: 8-13. D (regular) width only. The sizes are accurate!

Laces: ATF's Service Shoes are made with genuine, 40" (101,6cm) WWII production (August 1943) nylon laces. This is the size issued in all service shoes during the War. The shoe size has no effect on what length lace is needed- the eyelet run is the same length on all sizes.

History: In the Fall of 1942, the US Army Quartermaster developed the "Type III" service shoe. The new boots looked very similar to the ones issued during the First World War. The most obvious change from the previous models was the leather being turned flesh side out, which was more water repellent, especially once dubbing was applied. Most had a full rubber sole, although some were made with hobnails. Early versions had toe caps and riveted quarters, features which were dropped during the production runs. The design was quickly approved and orders were placed in January 1943. Contracts for the Type II Shoes were amended to change to the new style during production.

Rush shipments were sent to England during the late Spring of 1944 in anticipation of "Operation Overlord", the invasion of Normandy. Replacement troops would have been largely equipped with this style, and its prevalence increased as the War went on. Production continued into the postwar period until they were replaced by the Combat Service Boots.

The Rivets: Until June 1944, Type III Service Shoes were made with riveted quarters. The rivets were ultimately deemed detrimental by the QMC and discontinued. However, they would have been on the boots worn at D-day. The reason that we do not have them on our boots is elementary- we simply cannot find the correct rivets. They must be steel, painted russet brown, and be compatible with HH Brown's machinery. Thus far, all that can be found are chintzy bronze tacks, which turn bright copper color after some wear which end up looking like tiny shiny pennies stuck on your shoes. They look awful.

Artikelgewicht:	2,50 kg