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Post by fischer on Jan 16, 2011 7:41:22 GMT -8
Hello All
I have been looking at the Johan Somers book and noticed quite a few pics of guys wearing what looks to be Mountain Boots.
Would Mountain Boots be acceptable in place of Low Quarters?
Best Regards, fischer
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Post by hwolf on Jan 17, 2011 7:26:23 GMT -8
Hi Don,
I can't say they are incorrect for a line infantry impression. I have seen original pics of infantry with the mountain boots on. However, they are the exception rather than the rule. We prefer the standard ankle boot as this was the most common worn with puttees.
Mountain boots in the proper pattern (mostly Post WWII swedish) are actually MUCH harder to find these days than normal ankle boots for reenacting! I've been looking for the last 5 years for a pair for my WW2 GJ impression to no avail (unless my shoe size is a 13 or 14! but alas I wear a 10)
Cheers
Dan
IRS 23 Authenticity
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Post by fischer on Jan 17, 2011 12:12:16 GMT -8
Thanks for the follow up Dan...
I will stick with the Low Quarters and leave my Mountain Boots at home.
Best Regards, fischer
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Post by soldataltengarde on Feb 17, 2012 8:10:04 GMT -8
Dan, would I be allowed to wear my mountain boots (not swiss conversions) with IR 23?
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Post by oskar2ndchev on Feb 17, 2012 10:05:53 GMT -8
I have a pair of the Swedish boots- they're stamped 1941 that should work. I'd be willing to part with them if interested.
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Post by soldataltengarde on Feb 17, 2012 15:34:18 GMT -8
size/price?
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Post by hwolf on Feb 17, 2012 18:54:09 GMT -8
I'm going to say no on the mountain boots for IR23. We try to represent the norm and not the exception plus we have no documentation of any issue or procurement to the original unit. If you wore them to your first battle with us, then OK, one time isn't an issue but just be in the market for a normal pair of boots.
Dan
PS the going market price for a normal sized pair of mountain boots is in the $200 range!
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Post by oskar2ndchev on Feb 17, 2012 19:04:21 GMT -8
Size 11 (it's a pretty large size 11). I'm asking $175 which is what I paid for them. I can send pictures if interested. But I'd probably focus on betting the basic impression down first (yeah, doing myself out of a potential sale). :-)
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Post by soldataltengarde on Feb 19, 2012 19:16:26 GMT -8
Ok, I'll save my mountain boots for GJR and my public impressions as Wurttemberg Mtn trooper!
Adam, can you pm me photos of the boots, I might have a buyer!
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Post by oskar2ndchev on Feb 20, 2012 7:33:25 GMT -8
Give me a couple of days. :-)
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