Korean War Boot Options

[garandman114]

Hi all, I have recently been working on putting together a generic Korean War GI impression, and had a question regarding footwear. From what I can tell, black boots are out, and the main correct types are the Russet 1948 combat boots or double buckle boots. Double buckles just don't agree with my feet and don't give me the support I need like the Russet "Combat" style boots. I have a pair of WWII russet jump boots, and was wondering if these are considered "non-farb" from a reenacting standpoint. I know there are some differences with the lack of heel bevel on the combat boot, among a few others, but are the WWII jump boots an acceptable reenacting substitute since there are no good repros of the 1948 combat boot to be had?

Thanks,

Charles

[pop401k]

Usually I get jumped on by stitch nazis for my opinion on things... There are a few differences between the M-48 boot and the "jump boots" but IN MY OPINION... yes, they would be acceptable for use until the proper boots are reproduced. You would have to know what to look for, before calling them farb.

[garandman114]

Thanks for the reply- I have studied what to look for in both boots pretty closely, such as the sole, heel design, number of eyelets, etc., but since no repros are available, it's the next best thing since double buckles won't work for me. I want try to be non-farb whenever possible here, but until somebody makes a good '48 russet boot, looks like the WWII jumps will have to do.

[Mighty Mouse]

There are guys who use the WWII jump boot in lieu of the 1948 version; I'm one of them. The boot is close enough to work, regardless of the rationale. (I've also used them for a WWII AAF impression as I pieced together a kit based on a pilot's memoir - he wore jump boots to support an ankle that didn't heal properly after a crash.) I've yet to have anyone ask me about them.