 A soldier in shoes is only a soldier, but in boots he becomes a warrior," said the Second World War hero General George "Old Blood and Cuts" Patton. Soldiers' boots are also immensely practical footwear. The boot is basically a shoe with a "leg" that rises, at the very least, to the ankle, but which sometimes climbs to the knee and can even extend halfway up the thigh. Its history has always been linked to the military, and in fact the evolution of the boot can be traced right back to the Roman legions.
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From the mid-to-late-1800s, boots became less popular in civilian life as riding became less of a necessity, but in the military boots they continued to be seen as a mark of rank. During the First World War, British officers wore
calf length riding boots while the lower ranks wore
ankle length lace-ups. Stylish, rugged 20-eye combat boot. Genuine leather uppers for long wear. World Famous Air Cushioned sole welded together using a special heat-sealing process. Trademark two toned grooved sole edge, and yellow stitching. Shaft height 14 ¼ inches, circumference about 13 inches. Stylish 1 ¼ inch heel. Thick protective sole. Renowned Dr. Martens durability and quality. 1 1/4" heel.
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 This toe capped boot is given a modern twist with its unique crackle finished leather custom made for John Fluevog. Elastic slits and ankle strap provide extra freedom to customize the fit. The leather sole and stacked heel is reinforced with rubber for added comfort and grip. This shoe runs a half size larger. 7 1/2" shaft. 11" circumference.
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During the period of the Napoleonic wars the army became more socially visible, and military costume influenced fashionable dress. The Hessian boot (fig. 15), originally associated with the light cavalry, was popular from 1795 until about 1830. Reaching to just below the knee, Hessians were cut with a peak at the front which was decorated by a tassel. Worn with pantaloons, they brought the glamour of military uniform into civil life.
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