qms
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Post by qms on Aug 29, 2009 7:22:16 GMT -8
Just to stop this section looking empty.  Information !The British company 'Lennons' are factory manufacturing authentic copies of the British Army 'B5' pattern ammunition boot. These are built to War Office specifications and are possibly the most authentic WW1 British boot available (being factory, not hand, made). I will post the details when I can get onto the relevent site, but, for those wanting boots, buy now while the pound is low against the dollar. Tom |
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Post by Kruger on Aug 29, 2009 15:44:01 GMT -8
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Post by RMLI_SGT on Aug 29, 2009 15:58:25 GMT -8
That is an understatement! Bob |
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Post by rmli on Aug 29, 2009 17:38:02 GMT -8
Depends on how "Authentic" you want to be. You can almost buy 3 pairs of boots from Jerry at WPG for the same price.
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Post by Kruger on Aug 31, 2009 18:19:21 GMT -8
Depends on how "Authentic" you want to be. You can almost buy 3 pairs of boots from Jerry at WPG for the same price. Jerry's boots are decent, but not the greatest in terms of authenticity. One of the biggest concerns I have them are the pebbled leather and super shiny finish. British boots were smooth leather and were shined with shoe polish, not a clear coat varnish that WPG puts on them. You can solve these problems though by sanding the finish off, then taking a iron covered in a cotton rag and smoothing out the pebbled finish. Then, break them in, and polish them up! |
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Post by peteknight on Sept 30, 2009 11:34:58 GMT -8
To add to the discussion William Lemmon and Sons made these boots during the Great War. The equipment used to manufacture them are the original lasts and machinery of the type used on the originals. They are hand made from start to finish by one of the original suppliers. You are quite right with the exchange rate they do appear pricey but you get what you pay for. For example there is only one supplier left in Europe that provides the correct grade of leather. Lennon's have been sent on occasion the incorrect grade and have refused to use it until they have the pukka stuff. The UK based Tommy's of all groups are now using this boot as the preffered article. It is not a reproduction it is an original boot simply made now and not 90 years ago. The service is second to none and these boots if cared for properly will endure route marches indeed have been used on route marches and have stood the test. They will outlast repro's to at least the tune of how many pairs you will buy before replacing a pair of Lennon's This B5 boot was introduced in 1915 and was issued in both rough and smooth out Brown and black. Most over this side of the pond have gone for brown rough out. I would add I have no commercial interest in Lennon and Sons. The excitement of these boots hitting the circuit after so long on the shelf is enough for their endorsement. Every member of our group has a pair. See here for an image and link to their website. www.oldcontemptibles.com/where-to-get-you-great-war-kit.phpRegards Pete |
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Post by trench digger#50 on Nov 2, 2009 22:20:33 GMT -8
I am going to get the boots from What price Glory. I dont have the money but i can put in the work.
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Post by Marcus on Nov 25, 2009 7:40:10 GMT -8
Don't know why I didn't post this before, but Tom Mattimore at www.civilwarboots.com makes WWI boots as well. |
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Post by trench digger#50 on Jun 8, 2010 14:08:00 GMT -8
Hey is there any special way to lace the british ammo boots?
i just recieved mine in the mail (WPG) and i want to lace them right the first time...
Tony Aguilera
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Post by Larry Dunn on Jun 8, 2010 15:01:07 GMT -8
Hey is there any special way to lace the british ammo boots? i just recieved mine in the mail (WPG) and i want to lace them right the first time... Tony Aguilera Take a look here: www.fieggen.com/shoelace/straightbarlacing.htm-Larry |
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Post by trench digger#50 on Jun 8, 2010 15:21:29 GMT -8
Thanks
Tony Aguilera
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1886lebel
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Post by 1886lebel on Jun 8, 2010 15:30:44 GMT -8
I am sure if you lace them up wrong RSM Allen will let you know in a really LOUD VOICE how to lace them properly.
Patrick
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Post by rmli on Jun 8, 2010 16:36:59 GMT -8
That still doesn't save him from loosing a few pounds of hamburger off his arse. Lace them correctly before hand, so the man doesn't feel the need to chew on your butt. The method shown on Larry's link is the same method that I use.
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Post by 1886lebel on Jun 8, 2010 17:49:11 GMT -8
Seph just LOVES to YELL anyway ... he does it to me all the time
and I am not even in the same Army as him ..... I just look at him and respond ... Je ne parle pas l'anglais ;D
Patrick
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Post by trench digger#50 on Jun 8, 2010 19:05:34 GMT -8
cool now about the putees... how do you put those on CORRECTLY, i tried but im pretty sure i did it wrong in some small way
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