Jungle boots, designed for military use, are ideal for wet and humid areas. They have ventilation holes and are more comfortable than traditional leather combat boots. Invented before World War II, they have undergone many upgrades and are still used by soldiers and civilians alike.
Also known as combat boots, jungle boots are footwear designed for military use. They are specially designed to withstand the climates of the jungle or other wet and humid areas. They have ventilation holes in the instep to help drain water.
Jungle boots are considered an optimal alternative to traditional leather combat boots. Unlike leather boots, which can be uncomfortable in hot environments, jungle boots provide more optimal comfort and functionality. The boots may also feature a ventilation system within the canvas upper, helping to keep your feet as dry as possible.
Jungle military boots are typically green or black. The upper part of traditional boots is usually a blend of cotton and nylon, covered with eyelets. Modern styles tend to be black, with a lace-up style with hooked eyelets, and the uppers are made from a blend of nylon, cotton, and Cordura fabric.
Invented before World War II, United States soldiers tried out army jungle boots in Panama. The first military jungle boots were made with canvas uppers and rubber soles. They weighed three pounds (one and a half kilograms) and were created with the help of the US Rubber Company. The shoes were used in jungle region tasks such as Burma, New Guinea and the Philippines. Although useful, boots often wear out quickly, so it is popular practice to carry them as a second pair of shoes worn only for particularly muddy or wet areas.
During the Vietnam War, new boots were needed to withstand a constantly wet environment. Upgrades included upper soles made from cotton duck canvas, nylon reinforcements on the upper part of the boot, and leather material covering the toe-to-heel area. Water drains and new rubber soles were other additions to the shoes.
Stainless steel plates were later added to help protect soldiers from trapping and injury. Nylon tarps later replaced the cotton duck. Later models also featured removable insert vent systems made of plastic. This design helped shoemakers develop the later style of desert combat boots. In the 1980s, soles were further modified to avoid leaving marks on linoleum floors.
The US military style of jungle combat boots are usually made by two large companies, Altama Footwear and Wellco Footwear. Though invented in America, these combat boots are often used internationally. Afghan National Army soldiers wear black jungle boots. Jungle boots are also sometimes worn by civilians along with various fashions.
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