Original U.S. WWII Unissued Airborne Paratrooper Brown Leather Jump Boots in Original Box by B.F. Goodrich - Size 9E

Original Items: Only One Pair Available. The "Corcoran Style" Jump Boot was devised specifically for the airborne infantry; the most significant change from regular infantry boots were the lack of leggings which prevented the snagging of parachute risers. They were designed in 1941 and put into action for the 82nd Airborne. After training, the troopers were allowed to blouse their M42 Trousers into their boots, when before during training they needed to be over the boots for they were not paratroopers at the time. They saw action in Sicily, Italy, France, Belgium, Holland and Germany. In 1945, they were replaced by the M43 Combat Boots, which came with major opposition from the paratroopers as the two buckles on the leggings could be snagged on the parachute risers and injure the trooper.

This is a fantastic unissued set of Paratrooper jump boots marked on the sole with B.F. Goodrich and the heel by Goodyear. They come in the original box, marked with the same numbers and size, 9E. The box does have some tearing, and the boots are folded from being in the box for decades. The laces are retained and were never put on the shoes, as they were originally shipped. 

They have eleven eyelets are several markings on the inside of each, but they have faded heavily. The original box is marked correctly on the side but one corner is torn open. The box closed measures roughly 13 x 8 x 5”.

A great set of unissued WWII Paratrooper boots, with a great look. Ready to display!