I have a pair of m59's, all leather version in black, manufactured in 1983 by Tretorn. I've used them every winter for over 20 years and they are still completely waterproof. They have seen some rough times as work boots in construction sites and dock work too. They have outlived probably ten pairs of commercial work boots and almost as many "city boots". I wear the m59's with a felt insole and two pairs of socks. The outer sock is a thick, knitted wool sock. These socks are quite long, so you fold the upper part down and that gives you an extra layer to fill out the shaft of the boot. I haven't had any trouble with blisters in these, but I rarely do in any shoes. They are heavy cumbersome things, but they keep your feet warm and dry. The quality is outstanding and you would have to pay 300€ to get something even close to this. The outer sole gets pretty hard in sub-zero temperatures, and unfortunately the boots gets slippery on hard packed snow. The soles are thick enough to accomodate hobnails but I have these metal thingies you strap to the boots to give grip on snow and ice. These boots are not something I wear every day, but we get a few weeks to a few months of really cold winter here and these boots haven't failed me once.
Many thanks for your input and I think you have summed up all the good qualities of these boots, I have not yet used my pair extensively but planning to use them next winter. I do think they will need quite a long period of breaking ? In terms of value must be the best value boot on the market via Army surplus stores Take care out there
There is a third variant too, with leather sole. I just bought a pair of those new old stock for £17 (or 199 kronor here in Sweden). You should always use double socks with these sort of boots: one thinner closest to the foot and a heavier on top of that. That way the thinner sock rubs against the heavier and the friktion is between the socks and not the foot and the sock.
Daniel thanks for the input and I will try the socks idea, I believe ? that the leather sole variant was a slightly earlier version from 1957 with the move to Rubber soles from 1959 take care out there
On The Run Plmr that might be true in general, but my pair is from 1963. But you are probably right in that the leather soles where phased out as the years went by. Maybe mine are officers boots, who knows ☺️
Will do. I intend to break them in during the sommer. We have > 30 degrees Celsius here right now, so the water method should break them in in no time I would presume.
Thanks for sharing your observations. I have 3 pairs of these, my favourite outdoor boots, simple and sturdy. May I add some observations from the past 12 years using these boots. Slather them in Mink oil, they will soak up a lot and become much more supple as well as waterproof; it doesn't cake up like dubbin and I find it soaks deep into the leather. I also add wool insoles and wear thin socks under thick socks. The uppers are often dated earlier than the soles. Two of mine have leather laces and the other brown cotton. I much prefer the leather laces, they lock up well and do not hold moisture (again treated with Mink oil). The stitching is prone to wear away on the sole after a few years of regular use (there are a lot of flint ridden chalk paths where I live), this can cause the sole to start to separate from the upper; it is easy enough to repair though. The soles on all mine are made by Tretorn. The grips are fairly shallow by modern standards but aren't so prone to loading up, the wide soles are effective in muddy/boggy environments and don't sink in as much as many modern boots. I also love the fact that they don't really look like military boots, I keep a smart pair for winter use in town. I've said too much ha ha, I hope you enjoy these boots, once you have the right insoles and socks to suit you they are great. Interesting what others say regarding soaking in water and wearing them in when you first get them, it makes sense and I will try that with my next pair (if I can sneak them past my lovely wife). Edit: I'll add this since it came up in a conversation elsewhere: The eyelet on the loop at the back of the boot is for attaching a hook that is on the ankle cuff of the corresponding wool trousers (there is another hook at the front that fastened to the laces). The wool trousers (and tunics) themselves are great for cold weather use, very dense and a lot softer on the skin than many of similar vintage.
Many thanks for your input, lots of interesting points, I have always been a bit unsure about wearing Two pairs of socks although I see a lot of other comments that also advise ( always thought that Twos pairs can rub together causing blisters, but I will also have to try ) As you say these boots if looked after could last a lifetime of wear You have 3 pairs so you are on the way to catching the Bug ! the Army Boot collection Bug ! Take care out there in these difficult days
@@ontherunplmr1218 Ha, I'm a long way from being a collector but I do covert many nice looking boots; my lovely wife only just tolerates the four I have. Having had various gore-tex offerings over the years I grew fed up of the membrane failing and causing them to become rot lockers and went back to all leather constructions. Being cheap also made these Swedish boots an attractive choice though it took a while to get the best out of them. I've always tended to wear two pairs of socks but thought it interesting others were recommending that with these. This was the first video of your I saw, little did I realise the depth of the rabbit hole I was peering into ha ha, I've watched a lot more now! Take care out there too, all the best.
@@sd-kt9bw I got all mine from eBay but I have seen some surplus stores carry them - might take some hunting to find the cheapest option depending where you are. I've seen them for sale on Etsy as well but usually rather more expensive.
I had these m/59 boots when I did my military service some 40 yaers ago. They are good and almost unbreakable. My son does his military service right now using the m/90 boot. They also seems good, maybe not that well made as the m/59 but I believe more comfortable. Now I think we are about to replace the m/90 rather soon.
Thanks for your input, yes the M/59 boots are very strong, very well made although not the most comfortable boots ! I guess in Sweden the Army does not change its boot styles very often, nothing wrong with that as a saying goes " If it is not broke no need to fix it " I would interested ti know what boot is now going to replace the M/90 ? Take care out there
Proper boots for a cold climate! If you get them wet, just wipe them out and change your socks. The modern one are for strutting around Spanish beaches.
I went past the Lundhags factory shop in Järpen the other day. I've got a pair of those boots, had them since 2005 and use them for the White Lightning military skis with normal socks and a pair of big woollys.
Thanks for your input, I guess Lundhags have a very good reputation, boots that will last a very long time if kept in good condition Take care out there
I've got five pair of these. $29.99 each, built 1968-1971, and unissued. Break-in has been surprisingly easy. Two pair of socks reduces friction and reduces blisters. Merino is KANG.
Thanks for your input, yes these Swedish Boots have to be one of the best value boots on the market, not yet used my pair that much, need to add some Km"s and give a long term report Take care out there
Right I tried to get the guardsman standards, and failed. I applied the Polish, waited 15 minutes, then used the heat gun on a low setting 350c. It started to work but as it cooled. The boot dryed out or the leather did in places. Too risky using the heat gun or a hairdryer. The front toe has a plastic cap inside which could melt with that degree of heat. So just normally polish these boots. Might work on other boots with kiwi black polish, but these are a no go as don't want to make them worse than they already were. 🥾🥾👍🏻🔥. So that's what I've learned during this process about boots, polishing and effort etc.
After numerous polishing with neutral then brown, dubbin, bulling, and brown pen. These boots were a basic standard restored. The leather was so faded and dry. Last thing I've done is bought mink oil and added that on with a cloth. Will allow to soak in overnight to the leather of the boot. Will then brush off and shine up. The mink oil has made them shine more. As they kept going dull, and shine in places. Think because these leather boots have been unpolished for years. Surplus and lost had to put in alot of effort to restore these boots, taken me 2 full days. 👍🏻 🥾🥾.
Don't think I can go that far to guardsman standards. Would love to get them that shiny but I have never got any shoes or boots to a mirror shine standard of seeing my face in them. I know there are techniques for doing it but I don't want to set myself on fire or take the risk. As I saw kiwi Polish being applied then set alight with an igniter. 🔥🙂👍🏻
Cleaned up the M59 with natural shoe polish, was a dark brown colour boot anyway when I got them, applied the Polish gone even darker in colour nearly black now or a very dark brown. But come up good to the state they were in when I got them full of mud, dust and cobwebs. I also cleaned the eyelets with a cream cleaner and used a cloth and cotton buds they came up well. The Polish has put some life back in the leather. I have waxed the cotton laces and made them waterproof, I have ordered some tan leather laces 120 cm ones to re fit to the originals but I might stick with the cotton laces instead. Put new insoles in. Worn them wet and mould to my feet with wet wool socks. Boots were grade 2 from Surplus and lost already broken in. He did have some grade 1's for £24 But I went for the cheaper ones at £15 and had to put more work in to bring them back to life. With a bit more buffing they should be alright not as new as yours though. 👍🏻 🥾🥾🙂
I believe the original laces as issued are cotton laces, the leather laces that came with my boots are a retro fit by the importer.. I would be interested to get your feedback after you have used them for a while. Take care out there
OK will feed back to you how I have found them, when I've worn them a bit. But when I worn them for a few hours, I found them OK to wear as they were already broken in, yes they are heavy but I wear boots everyday anyway so my feet are use to it. I wear wool socks all the time. I am going to properly bull these boots as they have been neglected for years. The sole is in good condition still. Just the leather was bad and needs a good polish and clean. These boots are not as comfortable as modern boots but you can walk in them, they are upto the job of doing a long walk, gardening or a work boot like you said in the video. I don't get blisters much on my feet, as my feet have hardened and my skin is leather on the sole of my foot and not soft. I have been wearing boots everyday for 3 years as In my old job as a health care assistant in the NHS I worn just normal shoes. Overtime my feet have adapted to wearing heavy boots. I stand up all day in work. I sometimes get aching legs but only occasionally. 👍🏻 🥾🥾🙂 Thanks for your replies will look at capp boots. 👍🏻
Have to say it, hardest boots I’ve had to clean and polish due to the second hand condition I received them in as they were grade 2. After many hours of coats of neutral polish and dubbing. They have come up a dark brown colour. The leather boot was so dry and hadn’t been polished or cared for in years. Kept putting on polish as to make the leather oily, so you can shine them as the leather kept going dry. Hardest boots I be had to do and restore. 🥾🥾🧽. They have new life in them now, the leather is a basic shine not like a mirror. 👍🏻 🙂 They have come up good from what they were. Lots of polish and elbow grease.
As I am into walking and bushcraft I have bought a lot of ex military kit, some of it good some of it second hand grade 2. I have repaired and modernised alot or it so it has a better purpose and it has use still and not written off. I am on a budget etc and not Mr money bags £££💰💰🏕🔥🥾👍🏻. Outdoor commercial gear can be expensive, wears out quicker than military gear. The military kit is more robust, tougher, and made to last longer that's why I buy but as everything mounts up from pennies to pounds I have to shop around surplus shops and ebay and buy second hand. 🪖🎒🥾🏕🌳. But that's me. Keep the videos coming. 👍🏻
Yes ex military gear is very good value because as you say in the main been designed for tough conditions, plus the original costs have been borne by the Tax payer of the particular country, in the case of the M59 boots Sweden !. The main importer in the UK of these boots were selling them to the trade at GBP 5 per pair ! thats the price of a pint but you had to buy min 10 pairs of mixed sizes ( could of made interesting Christmas gifts for the family or friends ! ) There is an excellent Army Surplus store in Lutterworth which is South Leicestershire not far from Junction 20 of the M1 if you are ever in that part of the country. I will post a link to their website They sell mainly to the Trade but open to the general public on Thurs/Friday/Sat, they have real surplus from all over the World going back to WW11, I always come out with something whenever I have visited well worth a visit shop.rti-militarysurplus.com/
Also got myself some British Army gaiters olive green ones from the 1990's. Cost me £18 on eBay. Heavy duty gaiters, good zips on them and the wire rods which go under the sole. Hard to get gaiters like that commercially. Really Well made. 🥾🙂👍🏻
@@ontherunplmr1218 Army gaiters, a few UA-cam videos on them. Go on a certain way. Draw cord at the top. Popper stud on the outside, do up side zip, put wire strap underneath boot sole, make sure buckle strap when pulled faces outer side of boot. Only other gaiters that might be any good are made by berghaus. British Army now have the new MTP ones. Might not be as good as the old green olive ones or DPM in the 1990's. I've got both DPM and the olive green gaiters. 👍🏻 🇬🇧 Not sure about the MTP ones as they might not be as tough or heavy duty? Maybe you could do a video review on them if you buy a pair? Someone else said to use Silcon canvas spray for waterproofing them inside and outside. I might use candle wax and melt it in with a hairdryer. I can use Silcon spray on the zips myself. I've done it on the rucksacks using Silcon spray on the zips makes it easier pulling the zips. 👍🏻 🙂 You might be best labelling the gaiters L for left, R for right when putting them on correctly. As then you pick up the correct one. I'm going to do that myself. Gaiters come in 3 sizes, Standard size boot 4-12. Long size in length extra 3 inches longer than standard British Army gaiters in length. The large size fits boots size 13. The pair I bought a while ago off ebay is a miss matched dpm pair one is a standard fit and the other gaiter is long. Do not make the same mistake I did one shorter than the other. The standard is a tight fit around my calf with the zips. I am a size 11. So a long size is a better fit. I might even get a large as I think that would fit better. Standard too tight for me Long size fits OK. Might try large. Try them on in the shop if you can. 👍🏻 🥾 MTP ones have no wire strap only a draw string. Zips look OK, might be alright. Another tip, I put the candle wax on heated with hairdryer. Some wax went into the material on the gaiter, but when dry appeared white. Instead I would recommend for waterproofing them with a waterproof spray or Silcon spray. 👍🏻 Only other gaiters are berghaus yeti gaiters. Getting these on your boots is a task in itself. UA-cam videos on how to do it. Royal Marines have used them before. These stay on your boots. Has they are so hard to get on. Think they cost about £20-£40. Can get them on eBay or Army surplus shops. As for the olive British Army gaiters long 1990's. They are canvas, a standard size, a tight fit on me as I have big calfs. I recommend the DPM long ones as they are Gortex. The long ones are larger than the standard fit ones. I now know I need the large version of DPM British Army gortex gaiters. And I will get the Berghaus yeti gaiters XXL for my size. As I've no surplus shop near me to go and try on. These are my sizes I need. Large DPM Yeti gaiters XXL. I now know due to costly trial and error. The other gaiters. I can give to my father in law which are too small for me. But now I know which ones to get next time. Hope they will be OK. 👍🏻 🥾
From what I know, boots/shoes with square toe were made back in the day because the square shape can accommodate far more foot types (especially when it comes to width) and therefore you don’t have to make many different sizes, simplifying the process and also reducing the cost. You can also easily fit thicker socks inside such shoes. As the manufacturing processes became simpler (and cheaper) with the introduction of modern machinery, making more widths also became more economic and the square toe slowly fell out of use (since it’s also considered to be quite unfashionable). When it comes to skis, I don’t really think these boots were designed to be used with them. Of course the square shape and the heel groove makes it possible to clamp them into the Bildstein or Kandahar binding used on skis at the time but the process would probably severely damage the welt of the shoe (which would significantly shorten it’s life) and it could also be quite uncomfortable. Most of antique ski boots have a plate of metal (brass or steel) protecting and reinforcing the top and usually also the sides of the welt around the toe so they can be clamped into the steel jaws of ski binding without sustaining damage (Austrian M59 boots are one of those that have this feature). While probably not meant for skis, these boots were definitely intended to be used with crampons and snowshoes which have a steel wire or a leather strap in the back, that fits into the heel groove and secures the back of the foot while the rest of the boot is secured with leather/canvas straps. I hope I didn’t come off as mean or arrogant, I am interested in ski troops and mountaineers, I have a lot of their equipment in my collection and I just wanted to provide some additional information. Thank you for the great video, I can’t wait to get my hands on these boots :). Kind regards from Czech Republic.
Many thanks, some great information and I am sure you are correct. Have you managed to view my video on the Czech M2000 Army Boots ? also Prague is a great city to visit Take care out there
Seen the ski bindings used on these type of boots in past,very simple idea.Same type square toe boots and shoes was used on civilian cross country skis.These are cross country skis,as the British Army called them planks(slang).
@@flatmoon6359 Yes they can be very similar to normal outdoor boots used at the time :) as with the Austrian M59 boots, those have only the heel groove and small front welt protectors. You could theoretically use these Swedish boots with skis, maybe soldiers that weren’t the specialised ski infantry used them in emergency situations, I’d say using them as ski boots would probably work quite well but it would damage the welt (scrape the leather, tear out the stitches) and it might even bend the sole (I have a pair of lightly reinforced ski boots with severely deformed sole).
@@ontherunplmr1218 I haven’t had the chance yet, I discovered your channel just yesterday :). The M2000 boots are nice but I prefer the older models (Vz.90 and Vz.60) they use less synthetic materials and I find them to be more heavy duty, they are also easier to resole. The Vz.90 are quite normal military boots with four rows of normal eyelets and the rest with speed lacing loops. The Vz.60 are a classic pair of gaiter boots, similar to ones used by the Americans or the French. I could get you a pair if you are interested :)
Many thanks for your kind offer , the Vz 60 boots are on sale in the UK via Army surplus for GBP22, I have so many boots now that I have held off buying a pair ! check out my video on the 2000 boots because apart from the boot review I show a memorial in the UK to Czech soldiers during WW11 Take care out there www.surplusandlost.co.uk/product-category/combat-boots/
Proof mine regularly with beeswax and mineral oil (baby oil) mix.It runs well as down the welts with hot gun on low.Did a 15 mile walk after breaking in,with 35 lbs pack,on rough ground,very comfy.Did same in Altberg boots,felt every stone underfoot.Strongest boots ever used.
Thanks for your input. it shows that even the hardest boots can with break in time become comfortable on an individual basis. Not got around to using mine yet, will give them a try next winter Take care out there
Hi yes seriously " Old School" the good news with that means will last a very long time if looked, after, the downside is comfort compared to a modern combat boot, no midsole cushion etc plus perhaps a long break in time to make them comfortable Take care out there
@@ontherunplmr1218 I just cancelled my order the front square toe is not a look I could get used to second thought I'd like for my boots, thanks for the reply 👢 👢
Off subject, regarding British Army gaiters. I can wear the British Army olive gaiters long version. Only just a bit of a tight fit around the calf but do able. 👍🏻 I will wax the canvas so they are waterproof. The DPM British Army gortex ones the large version have no wire strap for your boot. They are only a draw cord. So I will go with the DPM long version ones as they have the strap. 👍🏻 A bit annoying really wanted large comes without the boot strap only draw cord. So I've compromised on long DPM as it has the boot strap. The Berghaus yeti gaiters gortex 3 layers. I need the XXL ones. Seen them for £20 cheapest on eBay going up to around £40. The British Army olive and DPM gaiters are around the £20 Mark. Still good gaiters for the money as commercial ones not as tough. 👍🏻 Hope this helps if you decide on getting the British Army ones or berghaus? Don't make em like they use to. The older version of the olive and DPM standard and long version are tougher and have the wire boot strap. The newer versions of large DPM and MTP don't have this feature. They only have the draw cord lace for going under your boot. I sticking with the old versions of long gaiters by the British Army. The standard is 16 inches in leg length The long is 19 inches in leg length. Long for me as I'm 6ft. 👍🏻🥾🙂
Lots of interesting info here, I have a low cost pair from Mountain warehouse which seem to work ok, but as you say will not be as tough as the Army versions. I never seem to use gaiters very much perhaps only when its dry cold in snow etc. Do not need at present 30 C in the sand ! take care out there
@@ontherunplmr1218 Thanks gor replying. Yes your in the sand👍🏻🥾. Regarding the Army gaiters. Yes I will need them in winter. I've waterproofed the canvas olive green ones. The tap water just runs off them. 👍🏻 so should hold up now in the wet. Really pleased with them. I had a pair of regetta gaiters before but the Army ones are tougher. Be good going through brambles if I have to and crossing rivers, and wet long grass. 👍🏻🥾👍🏻. I found I needed to wear gaiters a fair bit in the lake district in the past. As we know the lakes is wet and muddy. 🥾👍🏻🎒🙂🌲🌄 I like the Army gaiters, more than the Berghaus yeti ones. Thanks for your reviews and replies. 👍🏻 🙂
@@ontherunplmr1218 British Army has DPM and olive gaiters. But British Army also had Yeti gaiters for snow, similar to berghaus yeti gaiters. Colour is DPM camo again. Around £27 quid on eBay.👍🏻 if you were thinking of having some for the snow. They have a clip tie across the front of foot not sure how comfortable they are. I think a safer bet is the Berghaus ones. But like you said you don't use them much. Just letting you know what's out there. 👍🏻 The Berghaus yeti ones are just green.
My M59 boots came from Surplus and lost. Well worn in, fit me OK, Had to clean off the Mud and dust as they are second hand for £15. Didn't get the leather laces with them. I will have to mould them to my feet, by soaking them in water and my wool socks and wear them wet for a couple of hours. Then leave them to dry out. I will then apply the mink oil into the leather to bring it back to life. I think these boots are going to be a labour of love to make them in OK condition again. But like you said these a very tough boots, built to last the volvo of boots. They will last a few years I think for me as I do go through boots in work and walking. 🥾🥾. I bought a pair of dickies safety boots for £20 fur lined a high boot steel toe capped as well as the YDS ones. I was impressed by dickies as it seems a really good boot, comfortable to wear, hard wearing and warm. Let's see how the M59 boots come up. 👍🏻 🙂 🥾🥾
Also the Danish boots are worth a look M58 M83 and M85 I have the M83 that have a composite ( not steel ) Toe Yo u can see a review on the channel /www.surplusandoutdoors.com/shop/outdoor-footwear/army-boots-shoes/danish-m58-m83-military-para-boots-v
@@ontherunplmr1218 Thanks, working on restoring my M59 boots. The YDS ones came. The leather on them is soft, but a hard steel toe and a good sole. The leather might go first on them. But the M59's are really tough. As you gathered I need the toughest boots as I go through them regularly due to my work involves logistics, helping deliver NHS medical supplies as I work in a warehouse all day loading constant lorries. 👍🏻 🚚🥾🥾.
Also as a tough job you need a bit of comfort ! the problem with the older generation boots which tend to be perhaps stronger than the latest boots is they are not that comfortable particularly if you are on your feet all day ! although I have not used them yet, the Danish boots have a Direct Moulded Sole (DMS) which might be a shade more comfortable. The more modern boots now come with a cushioned mid sole which does tend to help with making the boot a lot more comfortable Keep up the good work for the NHS might be a tough winter !! Take care out there
@@ontherunplmr1218 I have put some comfortable insoles in the M59 boots. 👍🏻🥾🥾 they are grade 2 well worn, broken in all ready. When I polish them they should come up really good with plenty of life still in them. I wear boots everyday so I am use to having heavy boots on. Will look at the Danish ones. 👍🏻 The YDS boots are supergrade that came today great price for £23. Brand new they are with the tags still on. Our workplace gives its employees Veltuff safety shoes. They look cheap and might wear out quick. I haven't ordered any from work or used them. It takes ages for work to give me a pair anyway the order form, then takes months to get a pair. Quicker if I buy my own and have a better boot like the dickies safety boots fur lined. I think I need frankesteins boots as his will last forever made of steel. I need the toughest. My work boots like a dickies brand last me 4 months. Would hope I can find a work boot at lasts a year or am I dreaming. 😆😆😆🥾🥾👍🏻 Thanks for your videos, replies and help. 👍🏻 🙂
I have had a pair for maybe 12 or 13 years now. I've used them a LOT and they need resoling (heels are STILL ok though! I generally wear 2 pair of socks, but kept wondering why I kept getting holes in the outer sock always in the same place. Until I twigged, and discovered a tiny sharp point of a nail where it was fixed through the heel. So I added an innersole first a felt one then a moulded foam. I use that stuff from finland that has pitch tar and wax in it (I forget the name?) to treat the leather from time to time. I like the wide fit of these boots, allows my toes to spread, cant stand pinched tight boots or shoes. I think I heard once that they were used in the falklands? May be a myth
Thanks for your input, looks like you are having great wear out of these boots ! I wonder if any of the modern boots will last that long ? Yes I Think the Finnish surplus company ( www.varusteleka.com/en ) supply"s the product you mention. I have also heard the story about the Falklands again not sure if true, the British Troops were not happy with the standard DMS boot which could not cope with the conditions. There was a supply of British made boots by Hawkins who were based in Northampton, they finished around 1994, I still have a civilian pair of their boots, although not the Falklands model. Take care out there and here"s to another 13 years with the Swedish boots !
@@ontherunplmr1218 Hawkins, LOL thats a blast from the past. When I was in the scouts in the 70's, you were definately "with it" if you had a proper pair of hawkins boots.That and a gaberdine olive parka that was yellow lined inside with a big chest pocket for map's. All that stuff UK made, karrimor made in Accrington, not now its not.
Thanks for your input, these are a lot different from Doc Martens ! after you have used them for a while would be interesting to see how you feel about them Take care out there
The boots I need personally. The toughest safety boot produced for work, snow, Ice and mud. I am indoors as well as being outside in winter. Basically a 4 season year round boot. I wear a winter pair and a summer pair so I have two sets. The dickies fur lined safety boots for winter and the YDS goliaths ones for summer. The dickies ones cost me £20 off ebay I think they are a good boot, the YDS ones aren't bad either. As I'm doing tough work I go through boots regularly there is my dilemma. 🥾🥾🥾🥾🥾🥾🥾👍🏻
I was given by my brother in law a pair of safety boots by Capps, I have been using them for the past 2-3 years on projects around my house , in fact been using them on a project for the past 3 weeks, very tough and not showing a lot of wear on the sole, they tend to be on the large size I believe made in the UK but meet all the CE safety standards.
Excellent review 👍 how would you compare the weight to the haix high liability boot? Also when it comes to size I know every one says they were meant to be worn with double thick socks being a size uk 10 would you recommend down sizing 1 size or buy my size ? Thanks
Thanks, I think they are heavier than the Haix boot, also the Haix boot being a modern boot is more comfortable. Having said that I have not yet used the Swedish boot for any walks. Sizing is a little tricky , I tried different pairs on in the Army Surplus shop and even the same size ( I am a size 9 or 43 European ) I found some fitted me better than others. As you mention it is recommended by a lot of commentators to wear Two pairs of socks but I have some pairs of extra thick walking socks from the US that will work for me .If you can I would try them in the surplus shop or I think buying your size with extra thick socks or Two pairs would work. Best to try on if you can because there does appear to be variations even in the same size perhaps because different manufacturers Take care out there in these difficult times
hello to France, superbe bottes, pour ma part je ne porte que des bottes en montage Norvégien, goodyear, le traditionnel est le meilleur! superbe vidéo, merci!
Merci buku, yes these boots are tough old type boots from the 1950's I have listed a company in the UK that has some sizes for sale Take care out there www.surplusandlost.co.uk/product/product-10/
Nice pair and a good review. These are known as the M59 and we're indeed replaced in the early eighties by the M90, which is currently being replaced by the updated but similar M01. The M90 & M01 have a polyurethane sole that harden and crumbles after a few years. These old boots needs to be broken in in an unusual manner. They need to be soaked in water for an hour and then worn with socks two hours before being allowed to dry out. After that they need to be greased continually. Don't use shoe polish, it needs to be grease or the boot dries up and cracks.
Many thanks for your input interesting way to break them in, not had the opportunity to use them much so far however if we get the "Beast from the East" ( lots of snow !) in the UK later this month then that is a good time to start using them I am sure that as you say lots of grease of Dubbin they could last for years the outsole looks very hard wearing take care out there
Used to do that with British Army DMS boots,long time ago.Run a couple of miles in them,stuff full of newspaper to help dry,then lace up and cover in dubbing.Didn't shine up very well but quickly broken in.Lot of faff for such a rubbish boot.
I seen first hand the failure of the newer boots with the PU cushioing midsole. I got a pair of M90 boots, wore them once and that was that. Apparently the manufacturer covers them for a one year period after they are manufactured. The right heel crumbled and ruptured away from the bottom rubber outsole. The boots were surplus and unused but made in early 1990's. Having them rebuilt using a Vibram Cup sole unit.
Got myself some WW2 reproduction puttees made of wool. Bought from Surplus and lost £12.39 a pair. Good for wrapping around your ankle and the top of your boots. Keeps warm air in, your feet dry, the snow out. And some water out if crossing a stream. These are olive green, but I will dye them black with Dylon hand dye. I've got some British Army gaiters. This is it isn't it the extras to add to your boots, polish, dubbing, gaiters, puttees, insoles etc. I will use my puttees for work, I'm going to dye them black. 👍🏻🥾🙂
Puttees, comes from an Hindi word while the British Army was serving in India during the 19th century . Used in the Boer War, WW1 etc, I believe the army moved to gaiters around 1937, most of the WW11 photos show the British troops using gaiters, although puttees were being use during the Falklands conflict. The earlier WW1 photos etc show them wrapped up to just below the knee while more recent photos show just around the ankles. Also ?I believe there are left and right leg versions although do not know how you tell them apart
I think for both of us with day to day wear brush or cloth polishing is more than enough, these days even the Army in most cases are brush polishing, ( see the link ) only the Guards regiments with their ammo boots for ceremonial duties are spit polishing, then they heat up beeswax in an old mess tin to liquid form then using a burner pour onto the boot, not sure that is very good for the leather . I believe from a new pair issued can take up to 2-3 weeks of daily polishing to get to the final form we see when their on duty ! So I am sure you do not have the time to spend doing that ! plus as you mention for daily wear I do not think the heat treatment is going to help the leather. In the 1950's when we had National Service, all the issue boots were pebbled leather ammo boots and recruits would spend hours using hot spoons and wax to produce a hire shine finish and hide the pebble effect . All part of keeping the National Service troops busy ! When the DMS boot was introduced from 1958 onwards, the toe cap was made of plain leather with the rest of the boot pebble effect, this made spit shining a little easier but still a long process doing it the correct way just using elbow grease. As you mention the " cheat " ways might be faster but do they produce as good a finish in the long term I will just keep cleaning dubbing and polishing mine in the usual tried and trusted way. Also of course with the fabric type boots they need brushing off and perhaps proofing with a spray depending on where yo are using them. I still prefer the leather boots, was out yesterday in the pouring rain with my AKU boots, not good wet feet ! I will be posting an update on them shortly but not good from a waterproof perspective ua-cam.com/video/50cfBvkMy9c/v-deo.html
@@ontherunplmr1218 Shame about the AKU boots being less waterproof. I've repolished the M59 boots and they've come up good again doing it the normal way. Think I just need to leave them alone, and repolished them now and again. 👍🏻🥾🥾
Got one of these during my army service back in 88. It was so called new one and the blisters I got, oh my god. Then I got the worn in black one and I could march forever.
Thanks for your input, yes these are a very tough pair of boots I am planning to start using my pair this winter but in low KM numbers first to try and break them in . When I have completed 500 km plus I will report back to how I got on with them ! Take care out there
Off subject. Yes the Old school British Army gaiters DPM long with the straps and the olive canvas ones are the best. The new British Army ones of DPM and MTP are only 30 cm in length. Not very long a standard size without the wire straps. DPM old Long version is 48 cm long leg length Standard DPM version is 40 cm in leg length. New MTP / DPM is only 30 cm in leg length. So the newer versions are shorter and less well made. Can't beat the old school. 👍🏻 🇬🇧 💂♀️ When you research and obsess you find these things out as you go along. 👍🏻🥾🙂 As I was going to buy the new ones now I won't bother. I've got the best I can for myself. I know I keep going on about it Newer British Army gaiters are more light weight, but less tough than the old ones. 👍🏻 🇬🇧 🥾.
I think now after researching, buying, safety boots. I think the ultimate safety boot from now on for me will be German firefighter boots, well made, tough upto the job the ultimate safety boot. 👍🏻 🥾🥾.
Haix make excellent Fire Fighter boots ( my son wears them ) in fact I think the owner of Haix is part of the German volunteer Fire Service, Great products
Yes German firefighter boots👍🏻🙂🥾🧑🚒 Can get some second hand ones for about £30. Surplus and lost he had some American ones for £35 brand new. So might get some. 👍🏻 when I get paid next at the end of the month. 🥾
Thanks for your input, yes the rubberized version has also been on sale in the UK half leather and the bottom a rubberized coating. Take care out there
Hello, to be honest I have not used them yet ! I now have so many pairs of boots I find it difficult to use them all. I will try and give them a try out this winter Take care out there
Bought myself a pair from Surplus and lost on eBay £15 size 10. Arriving soon. Have you any ideas of a good robust Army boot that has a steel toe cap and will really last. As the safety boots I seem to buy may last 3-6 months. Dickies brand for example. Any ideas on some real tough, durable boots that will last. I tried to get some Altberg peacekeeper boots which are steel toe capped from military mart but they are sold out. Do you know of any other army boots that have a steel toe and are up to the job as work boots? Would appreciate your input and replie thanks.👍🏻🥾🥾🙂
Good price for the M59 boot, will most likely last a further 50 years ! re Steel Toe cap boots, there is a company in Kidderminster selling boots by YDS the large Turkish company that supplies a lot of military boots including in past year a patrol boot to the British Army I will post a link www.surplusandoutdoors.com/shop/outdoor-footwear/safety-boots-shoes/goliath-boots-new-military-spec-yds-g Take care out there
Got your replie thanks. Looked up the link you sent yes the British Army goliath boots YDS. Can get a pair on eBay for half price about £23.00. 👍🏻 Wasn't sure if it was a good boot but I trust your expertise as you know boots. 🥾🥾.👍🏻 🙂 Are you going to do anymore boot reviews? As it said your channel isn't listed anymore?. The videos are still there.🎥
Thanks, that is a very good price, YDS are I believe the largest manufacturer in Europe. I do have a couple of 500km plus reviews planned. I do not have that much knowledge about how You Tube operates, you mention now not listed what actually does that mean ? we are now up to 498 subscribers and 394,000 views. Also I notice adverts are now proceeding the videos Take care out there
@@ontherunplmr1218 I clicked on your subscription and where it said channel I clicked on it and it said channel not listed. Thanks for your help. My ebay boots YDS goliaths are grade 1 been used but not much. Like your channel and you talk sense, and have good knowledge of boots, history and manufactures of boots. 👍🏻🙂🥾🥾
Sorry for the delay have only just seen your message, see below a link to a company in the UK selling these boots in different grades Take care out there ttps://www.surplusandlost.co.uk/product/grade-1-unissued-swedish-army-surplus-m59-leather-heavy-duty-boots/
Hi I have a box full of different polishes etc, I use traditional Dubbin, also Leder Gris supplied by Altberg ( although this is made for them by Grangers ) recently bought some excellent silicon boot polish made for the German Army ( posted a link below) plus I have also good old Kiwi and Cherry Blossom polish Take care out there ttps://www.surplusandoutdoors.com/shop/outdoor-footwear/footwear-accessories/shoe-polish-in-a-tube-125-ml-4
Just bought second pair,dog decided it liked the taste of Beeswax dubbing on first pair and chewed the tops off,got them so soft and comfy,were brand new as well,well never used maybe, dated 1968.Replaced with this type on video,tops dated 1968 ,rubber soles dated 1953 ??.Cost £15 a pair.As to comfort ,used on 20 miler,on rough uneven ground,with 40 lbs pack ,lots of stones,very comfy.Used modern Alt-Berg ,softer soles not anywhere as comfy.I think these are getting rarer and dearer,and won't be available soon.
Proper boots for a cold climate! If you get them wet, just wipe them out and change your socks. The modern "insulated" ones are a pain in the ass. Not nearly as tough.
Ah Ah a fair point but the downside is comfort, not used my pair yet but I somehow feel they will need a lengthy break in period ! most people these days want instant results ! Take care out there
I believe that the Swedish Army used Brown Boots from the 1940's,50's and 60's changing to Black for the 70's and 80's. So it might be possible to obtain a pair in Black however I have only seen pairs for sale in Brown in the UK take care out there
Grease with black grease and they will turn dark and become black. Varusteleka has excellent cheap boot grease in black and neutral. I use it with my M77 Norweigen boots.
Got a pair that are so old they have turned black,you can get black leather dye,but you have to remove all the old polish and dubbing or they are blackish.
Hello not able to help with that request ! , although I believe there is a branch of the Swiss Army that maintains a flotilla of Patrol boats on the lakes, however I will be reviewing Two pairs of Swiss Army boots in the near future. So look out for these reviews Take care out there
There you go, your wish is my command !! Take care out there ps://forcesuniformandkit.co.uk/collections/footwear-all/products/dutch-army-mountain-boots-meindl-brand-gore-tex-lin
Yes they are heavy although I have not yet worn them for any distance ( I have so many boots now its difficult to wear them all ! ) I would say that they are very stiff when new and will take some time to break in butt then again will last a very long time once broken in Take Care Out There
I have a pair of m59's, all leather version in black, manufactured in 1983 by Tretorn.
I've used them every winter for over 20 years and they are still completely waterproof. They have seen some rough times as work boots in construction sites and dock work too.
They have outlived probably ten pairs of commercial work boots and almost as many "city boots".
I wear the m59's with a felt insole and two pairs of socks. The outer sock is a thick, knitted wool sock. These socks are quite long, so you fold the upper part down and that gives you an extra layer to fill out the shaft of the boot. I haven't had any trouble with blisters in these, but I rarely do in any shoes.
They are heavy cumbersome things, but they keep your feet warm and dry.
The quality is outstanding and you would have to pay 300€ to get something even close to this.
The outer sole gets pretty hard in sub-zero temperatures, and unfortunately the boots gets slippery on hard packed snow. The soles are thick enough to accomodate hobnails but I have these metal thingies you strap to the boots to give grip on snow and ice.
These boots are not something I wear every day, but we get a few weeks to a few months of really cold winter here and these boots haven't failed me once.
Many thanks for your input and I think you have summed up all the good qualities of these boots, I have not yet used my pair extensively but planning to use them next winter. I do think they will need quite a long period of breaking ? In terms of value must be the best value boot on the market via Army surplus stores Take care out there
There is a third variant too, with leather sole. I just bought a pair of those new old stock for £17 (or 199 kronor here in Sweden).
You should always use double socks with these sort of boots: one thinner closest to the foot and a heavier on top of that. That way the thinner sock rubs against the heavier and the friktion is between the socks and not the foot and the sock.
Daniel thanks for the input and I will try the socks idea, I believe ? that the leather sole variant was a slightly earlier version from 1957 with the move to Rubber soles from 1959 take care out there
On The Run Plmr that might be true in general, but my pair is from 1963. But you are probably right in that the leather soles where phased out as the years went by. Maybe mine are officers boots, who knows ☺️
Let me know how long it takes to " break them in " I am going to try mine during the next winter in the UK and will try the socks take care out there
Will do. I intend to break them in during the sommer. We have > 30 degrees Celsius here right now, so the water method should break them in in no time I would presume.
Thanks for sharing your observations. I have 3 pairs of these, my favourite outdoor boots, simple and sturdy.
May I add some observations from the past 12 years using these boots. Slather them in Mink oil, they will soak up a lot and become much more supple as well as waterproof; it doesn't cake up like dubbin and I find it soaks deep into the leather. I also add wool insoles and wear thin socks under thick socks. The uppers are often dated earlier than the soles. Two of mine have leather laces and the other brown cotton. I much prefer the leather laces, they lock up well and do not hold moisture (again treated with Mink oil). The stitching is prone to wear away on the sole after a few years of regular use (there are a lot of flint ridden chalk paths where I live), this can cause the sole to start to separate from the upper; it is easy enough to repair though. The soles on all mine are made by Tretorn. The grips are fairly shallow by modern standards but aren't so prone to loading up, the wide soles are effective in muddy/boggy environments and don't sink in as much as many modern boots. I also love the fact that they don't really look like military boots, I keep a smart pair for winter use in town.
I've said too much ha ha, I hope you enjoy these boots, once you have the right insoles and socks to suit you they are great. Interesting what others say regarding soaking in water and wearing them in when you first get them, it makes sense and I will try that with my next pair (if I can sneak them past my lovely wife).
Edit: I'll add this since it came up in a conversation elsewhere: The eyelet on the loop at the back of the boot is for attaching a hook that is on the ankle cuff of the corresponding wool trousers (there is another hook at the front that fastened to the laces). The wool trousers (and tunics) themselves are great for cold weather use, very dense and a lot softer on the skin than many of similar vintage.
Many thanks for your input, lots of interesting points, I have always been a bit unsure about wearing Two pairs of socks although I see a lot of other comments that also advise ( always thought that Twos pairs can rub together causing blisters, but I will also have to try ) As you say these boots if looked after could last a lifetime of wear
You have 3 pairs so you are on the way to catching the Bug ! the Army Boot collection Bug ! Take care out there
in these difficult days
@@ontherunplmr1218 Ha, I'm a long way from being a collector but I do covert many nice looking boots; my lovely wife only just tolerates the four I have. Having had various gore-tex offerings over the years I grew fed up of the membrane failing and causing them to become rot lockers and went back to all leather constructions. Being cheap also made these Swedish boots an attractive choice though it took a while to get the best out of them. I've always tended to wear two pairs of socks but thought it interesting others were recommending that with these. This was the first video of your I saw, little did I realise the depth of the rabbit hole I was peering into ha ha, I've watched a lot more now! Take care out there too, all the best.
where do you buy these from?
@@sd-kt9bw I got all mine from eBay but I have seen some surplus stores carry them - might take some hunting to find the cheapest option depending where you are. I've seen them for sale on Etsy as well but usually rather more expensive.
I had these m/59 boots when I did my military service some 40 yaers ago. They are good and almost unbreakable. My son does his military service right now using the m/90 boot. They also seems good, maybe not that well made as the m/59 but I believe more comfortable. Now I think we are about to replace the m/90 rather soon.
Thanks for your input, yes the M/59 boots are very strong, very well made although not the most comfortable boots ! I guess in Sweden the Army does not change its boot styles very often, nothing wrong with that as a saying goes " If it is not broke no need to fix it " I would interested ti know what boot is now going to replace the M/90 ? Take care out there
Proper boots for a cold climate! If you get them wet, just wipe them out and change your socks. The modern one are for strutting around Spanish beaches.
I went past the Lundhags factory shop in Järpen the other day. I've got a pair of those boots, had them since 2005 and use them for the White Lightning military skis with normal socks and a pair of big woollys.
Thanks for your input, I guess Lundhags have a very good reputation, boots that will last a very long time if kept in good condition Take care out there
I've got five pair of these. $29.99 each, built 1968-1971, and unissued. Break-in has been surprisingly easy.
Two pair of socks reduces friction and reduces blisters. Merino is KANG.
Thanks for your input, yes these Swedish Boots have to be one of the best value boots on the market, not yet used my pair that much, need to add some Km"s and give a long term report Take care out there
Right I tried to get the guardsman standards, and failed. I applied the Polish, waited 15 minutes, then used the heat gun on a low setting 350c. It started to work but as it cooled. The boot dryed out or the leather did in places. Too risky using the heat gun or a hairdryer. The front toe has a plastic cap inside which could melt with that degree of heat.
So just normally polish these boots.
Might work on other boots with kiwi black polish, but these are a no go as don't want to make them worse than they already were. 🥾🥾👍🏻🔥.
So that's what I've learned during this process about boots, polishing and effort etc.
I have the same boots. The left one creaks disgustingly when walking.
Thanks for your input, perhaps lots of Dubbin might help ? Take care out there
Done a good job on my m 59 boots 👍🏻 🥾 🥾. Made them shine but not like a mirror. Comfortable to wear. Look a lot better than they were. 👍🏻 🙂
Good stuff
Congratulations on the review. I use them for trails in southern Brazil.
Thanks, interesting I guess they can take any sort of rough trail but is it not a bit hot wearing them in Brazil ? take care out there
@@ontherunplmr1218 Yes. In the spring and summer is hot in southern Brazil, but autumn and winter gives to use the boot quietly in heavy tails.
OK thanks, Interesting, take care out there
After numerous polishing with neutral then brown, dubbin, bulling, and brown pen. These boots were a basic standard restored. The leather was so faded and dry.
Last thing I've done is bought mink oil and added that on with a cloth. Will allow to soak in overnight to the leather of the boot. Will then brush off and shine up.
The mink oil has made them shine more.
As they kept going dull, and shine in places. Think because these leather boots have been unpolished for years.
Surplus and lost had to put in alot of effort to restore these boots, taken me 2 full days. 👍🏻 🥾🥾.
Good stuff, now you need to spit shine them to an approved standard by a RSM from one of the Guards regiments ! Take care out there
Don't think I can go that far to guardsman standards.
Would love to get them that shiny but I have never got any shoes or boots to a mirror shine standard of seeing my face in them. I know there are techniques for doing it but I don't want to set myself on fire or take the risk. As I saw kiwi Polish being applied then set alight with an igniter. 🔥🙂👍🏻
Cleaned up the M59 with natural shoe polish, was a dark brown colour boot anyway when I got them, applied the Polish gone even darker in colour nearly black now or a very dark brown.
But come up good to the state they were in when I got them full of mud, dust and cobwebs.
I also cleaned the eyelets with a cream cleaner and used a cloth and cotton buds they came up well.
The Polish has put some life back in the leather.
I have waxed the cotton laces and made them waterproof, I have ordered some tan leather laces 120 cm ones to re fit to the originals but I might stick with the cotton laces instead.
Put new insoles in.
Worn them wet and mould to my feet with wet wool socks.
Boots were grade 2 from Surplus and lost already broken in.
He did have some grade 1's for £24
But I went for the cheaper ones at £15 and had to put more work in to bring them back to life.
With a bit more buffing they should be alright not as new as yours though. 👍🏻 🥾🥾🙂
I believe the original laces as issued are cotton laces, the leather laces that came with my boots are a retro fit by the importer.. I would be interested to get your feedback after you have used them for a while. Take care out there
OK will feed back to you how I have found them, when I've worn them a bit. But when I worn them for a few hours, I found them OK to wear as they were already broken in, yes they are heavy but I wear boots everyday anyway so my feet are use to it. I wear wool socks all the time.
I am going to properly bull these boots as they have been neglected for years. The sole is in good condition still. Just the leather was bad and needs a good polish and clean.
These boots are not as comfortable as modern boots but you can walk in them, they are upto the job of doing a long walk, gardening or a work boot like you said in the video. I don't get blisters much on my feet, as my feet have hardened and my skin is leather on the sole of my foot and not soft. I have been wearing boots everyday for 3 years as In my old job as a health care assistant in the NHS I worn just normal shoes.
Overtime my feet have adapted to wearing heavy boots. I stand up all day in work. I sometimes get aching legs but only occasionally. 👍🏻 🥾🥾🙂
Thanks for your replies will look at capp boots. 👍🏻
Have to say it, hardest boots I’ve had to clean and polish due to the second hand condition I received them in as they were grade 2.
After many hours of coats of neutral polish and dubbing. They have come up a dark brown colour. The leather boot was so dry and hadn’t been polished or cared for in years.
Kept putting on polish as to make the leather oily, so you can shine them as the leather kept going dry. Hardest boots I be had to do and restore. 🥾🥾🧽.
They have new life in them now, the leather is a basic shine not like a mirror. 👍🏻 🙂
They have come up good from what they were. Lots of polish and elbow grease.
Elbow grease works wonders but you try telling the youth of today and they would not believe you ! ( shades of monty python ! )
As I am into walking and bushcraft I have bought a lot of ex military kit, some of it good some of it second hand grade 2. I have repaired and modernised alot or it so it has a better purpose and it has use still and not written off. I am on a budget etc and not Mr money bags £££💰💰🏕🔥🥾👍🏻. Outdoor commercial gear can be expensive, wears out quicker than military gear. The military kit is more robust, tougher, and made to last longer that's why I buy but as everything mounts up from pennies to pounds I have to shop around surplus shops and ebay and buy second hand. 🪖🎒🥾🏕🌳.
But that's me.
Keep the videos coming. 👍🏻
Yes ex military gear is very good value because as you say in the main been designed for tough conditions, plus the original costs have been borne by the Tax payer of the particular country, in the case of the M59 boots Sweden !.
The main importer in the UK of these boots were selling them to the trade at GBP 5 per pair ! thats the price of a pint but you had to buy min 10 pairs of mixed sizes ( could of made interesting Christmas gifts for the family or friends ! )
There is an excellent Army Surplus store in Lutterworth which is South Leicestershire not far from Junction 20 of the M1 if you are ever in that part of the country. I will post a link to their website
They sell mainly to the Trade but open to the general public on Thurs/Friday/Sat, they have real surplus from all over the World going back to WW11, I always come out with something whenever I have visited
well worth a visit
shop.rti-militarysurplus.com/
Also got myself some British Army gaiters olive green ones from the 1990's.
Cost me £18 on eBay.
Heavy duty gaiters, good zips on them and the wire rods which go under the sole.
Hard to get gaiters like that commercially.
Really Well made. 🥾🙂👍🏻
Yes I have seen these in my local Army surplus, as you say very well made
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Army gaiters, a few UA-cam videos on them.
Go on a certain way. Draw cord at the top. Popper stud on the outside, do up side zip, put wire strap underneath boot sole, make sure buckle strap when pulled faces outer side of boot.
Only other gaiters that might be any good are made by berghaus.
British Army now have the new MTP ones. Might not be as good as the old green olive ones or DPM in the 1990's.
I've got both DPM and the olive green gaiters. 👍🏻 🇬🇧
Not sure about the MTP ones as they might not be as tough or heavy duty?
Maybe you could do a video review on them if you buy a pair?
Someone else said to use Silcon canvas spray for waterproofing them inside and outside.
I might use candle wax and melt it in with a hairdryer.
I can use Silcon spray on the zips myself. I've done it on the rucksacks using Silcon spray on the zips makes it easier pulling the zips. 👍🏻 🙂
You might be best labelling the gaiters L for left, R for right when putting them on correctly. As then you pick up the correct one. I'm going to do that myself.
Gaiters come in 3 sizes,
Standard size boot 4-12.
Long size in length extra 3 inches longer than standard British Army gaiters in length.
The large size fits boots size 13.
The pair I bought a while ago off ebay is a miss matched dpm pair one is a standard fit and the other gaiter is long.
Do not make the same mistake I did one shorter than the other. The standard is a tight fit around my calf with the zips. I am a size 11. So a long size is a better fit.
I might even get a large as I think that would fit better.
Standard too tight for me
Long size fits OK.
Might try large.
Try them on in the shop if you can. 👍🏻 🥾
MTP ones have no wire strap only a draw string. Zips look OK, might be alright.
Another tip, I put the candle wax on heated with hairdryer. Some wax went into the material on the gaiter, but when dry appeared white.
Instead I would recommend for waterproofing them with a waterproof spray or Silcon spray. 👍🏻
Only other gaiters are berghaus yeti gaiters. Getting these on your boots is a task in itself. UA-cam videos on how to do it.
Royal Marines have used them before.
These stay on your boots. Has they are so hard to get on.
Think they cost about £20-£40.
Can get them on eBay or Army surplus shops.
As for the olive British Army gaiters long 1990's.
They are canvas, a standard size, a tight fit on me as I have big calfs.
I recommend the DPM long ones as they are Gortex.
The long ones are larger than the standard fit ones.
I now know I need the large version of DPM British Army gortex gaiters.
And I will get the Berghaus yeti gaiters XXL for my size.
As I've no surplus shop near me to go and try on.
These are my sizes I need.
Large DPM
Yeti gaiters XXL.
I now know due to costly trial and error.
The other gaiters. I can give to my father in law which are too small for me.
But now I know which ones to get next time. Hope they will be OK. 👍🏻 🥾
I did consider Firefighters boots. 🥾🥾👍🏻 but they go all the way up to the knee. Did also think about rigger boots.
From what I know, boots/shoes with square toe were made back in the day because the square shape can accommodate far more foot types (especially when it comes to width) and therefore you don’t have to make many different sizes, simplifying the process and also reducing the cost. You can also easily fit thicker socks inside such shoes. As the manufacturing processes became simpler (and cheaper) with the introduction of modern machinery, making more widths also became more economic and the square toe slowly fell out of use (since it’s also considered to be quite unfashionable). When it comes to skis, I don’t really think these boots were designed to be used with them. Of course the square shape and the heel groove makes it possible to clamp them into the Bildstein or Kandahar binding used on skis at the time but the process would probably severely damage the welt of the shoe (which would significantly shorten it’s life) and it could also be quite uncomfortable. Most of antique ski boots have a plate of metal (brass or steel) protecting and reinforcing the top and usually also the sides of the welt around the toe so they can be clamped into the steel jaws of ski binding without sustaining damage (Austrian M59 boots are one of those that have this feature). While probably not meant for skis, these boots were definitely intended to be used with crampons and snowshoes which have a steel wire or a leather strap in the back, that fits into the heel groove and secures the back of the foot while the rest of the boot is secured with leather/canvas straps. I hope I didn’t come off as mean or arrogant, I am interested in ski troops and mountaineers, I have a lot of their equipment in my collection and I just wanted to provide some additional information. Thank you for the great video, I can’t wait to get my hands on these boots :). Kind regards from Czech Republic.
Many thanks, some great information and I am sure you are correct. Have you managed to view my video on the Czech M2000 Army Boots ? also Prague is a great city to visit Take care out there
Seen the ski bindings used on these type of boots in past,very simple idea.Same type square toe boots and shoes was used on civilian cross country skis.These are cross country skis,as the British Army called them planks(slang).
@@flatmoon6359 Yes they can be very similar to normal outdoor boots used at the time :) as with the Austrian M59 boots, those have only the heel groove and small front welt protectors. You could theoretically use these Swedish boots with skis, maybe soldiers that weren’t the specialised ski infantry used them in emergency situations, I’d say using them as ski boots would probably work quite well but it would damage the welt (scrape the leather, tear out the stitches) and it might even bend the sole (I have a pair of lightly reinforced ski boots with severely deformed sole).
@@ontherunplmr1218 I haven’t had the chance yet, I discovered your channel just yesterday :). The M2000 boots are nice but I prefer the older models (Vz.90 and Vz.60) they use less synthetic materials and I find them to be more heavy duty, they are also easier to resole. The Vz.90 are quite normal military boots with four rows of normal eyelets and the rest with speed lacing loops. The Vz.60 are a classic pair of gaiter boots, similar to ones used by the Americans or the French. I could get you a pair if you are interested :)
Many thanks for your kind offer , the Vz 60 boots are on sale in the UK via Army surplus for GBP22, I have so many boots now that I have held off buying a pair ! check out my video on the 2000 boots because apart from the boot review I show a memorial in the UK to Czech soldiers during WW11 Take care out there
www.surplusandlost.co.uk/product-category/combat-boots/
Proof mine regularly with beeswax and mineral oil (baby oil) mix.It runs well as down the welts with hot gun on low.Did a 15 mile walk after breaking in,with 35 lbs pack,on rough ground,very comfy.Did same in Altberg boots,felt every stone underfoot.Strongest boots ever used.
Thanks for your input. it shows that even the hardest boots can with break in time become comfortable on an individual basis. Not got around to using mine yet, will give them a try next winter Take care out there
Those look proper old school. I wish I'd scored a pair when they were cheap and plentiful here in the US.
Yes you could most likely walk the length of the Appelection Trail and back , plus see off any bears on route with these boots !! Take care out there
Should read of course Appalachian Trail looks like the bears can spell better !!
Other than Square toe they look like very well made decent all leather boots with pro stitching welt
Hi yes seriously " Old School" the good news with that means will last a very long time if looked, after, the downside is comfort compared to a modern combat boot, no midsole cushion etc plus perhaps a long break in time to make them comfortable Take care out there
@@ontherunplmr1218 I just cancelled my order the front square toe is not a look I could get used to second thought I'd like for my boots, thanks for the reply 👢 👢
Awesome boots
Thanks for your comments Take care out there
Off subject, regarding British Army gaiters.
I can wear the British Army olive gaiters long version. Only just a bit of a tight fit around the calf but do able. 👍🏻
I will wax the canvas so they are waterproof.
The DPM British Army gortex ones the large version have no wire strap for your boot. They are only a draw cord.
So I will go with the DPM long version ones as they have the strap. 👍🏻
A bit annoying really wanted large comes without the boot strap only draw cord.
So I've compromised on long DPM as it has the boot strap.
The Berghaus yeti gaiters gortex 3 layers. I need the XXL ones.
Seen them for £20 cheapest on eBay going up to around £40.
The British Army olive and DPM gaiters are around the £20 Mark.
Still good gaiters for the money as commercial ones not as tough. 👍🏻
Hope this helps if you decide on getting the British Army ones or berghaus?
Don't make em like they use to. The older version of the olive and DPM standard and long version are tougher and have the wire boot strap.
The newer versions of large DPM and MTP don't have this feature. They only have the draw cord lace for going under your boot.
I sticking with the old versions of long gaiters by the British Army.
The standard is 16 inches in leg length
The long is 19 inches in leg length.
Long for me as I'm 6ft.
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Lots of interesting info here, I have a low cost pair from Mountain warehouse which seem to work ok, but as you say will not be as tough as the Army versions. I never seem to use gaiters very much perhaps only when its dry cold in snow etc. Do not need at present 30 C in the sand ! take care out there
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Thanks gor replying. Yes your in the sand👍🏻🥾.
Regarding the Army gaiters. Yes I will need them in winter. I've waterproofed the canvas olive green ones. The tap water just runs off them. 👍🏻 so should hold up now in the wet. Really pleased with them.
I had a pair of regetta gaiters before but the Army ones are tougher. Be good going through brambles if I have to and crossing rivers, and wet long grass.
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I found I needed to wear gaiters a fair bit in the lake district in the past. As we know the lakes is wet and muddy.
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I like the Army gaiters, more than the Berghaus yeti ones.
Thanks for your reviews and replies. 👍🏻 🙂
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British Army has DPM and olive gaiters.
But British Army also had Yeti gaiters for snow, similar to berghaus yeti gaiters.
Colour is DPM camo again. Around £27 quid on eBay.👍🏻 if you were thinking of having some for the snow. They have a clip tie across the front of foot not sure how comfortable they are. I think a safer bet is the Berghaus ones.
But like you said you don't use them much.
Just letting you know what's out there. 👍🏻
The Berghaus yeti ones are just green.
My M59 boots came from Surplus and lost. Well worn in, fit me OK, Had to clean off the Mud and dust as they are second hand for £15. Didn't get the leather laces with them.
I will have to mould them to my feet, by soaking them in water and my wool socks and wear them wet for a couple of hours. Then leave them to dry out.
I will then apply the mink oil into the leather to bring it back to life.
I think these boots are going to be a labour of love to make them in OK condition again.
But like you said these a very tough boots, built to last the volvo of boots. They will last a few years I think for me as I do go through boots in work and walking. 🥾🥾.
I bought a pair of dickies safety boots for £20 fur lined a high boot steel toe capped as well as the YDS ones. I was impressed by dickies as it seems a really good boot, comfortable to wear, hard wearing and warm.
Let's see how the M59 boots come up. 👍🏻 🙂 🥾🥾
Also the Danish boots are worth a look M58 M83 and M85 I have the M83 that have a composite ( not steel ) Toe Yo u can see a review on the channel
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Thanks, working on restoring my M59 boots. The YDS ones came. The leather on them is soft, but a hard steel toe and a good sole. The leather might go first on them. But the M59's are really tough.
As you gathered I need the toughest boots as I go through them regularly due to my work involves logistics, helping deliver NHS medical supplies as I work in a warehouse all day loading constant lorries. 👍🏻 🚚🥾🥾.
Also as a tough job you need a bit of comfort ! the problem with the older generation boots which tend to be perhaps stronger than the latest boots is they are not that comfortable particularly if you are on your feet all day ! although I have not used them yet, the Danish boots have a Direct Moulded Sole (DMS) which might be a shade more comfortable. The more modern boots now come with a cushioned mid sole which does tend to help with making the boot a lot more comfortable Keep up the good work for the NHS might be a tough winter !! Take care out there
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I have put some comfortable insoles in the M59 boots. 👍🏻🥾🥾 they are grade 2 well worn, broken in all ready. When I polish them they should come up really good with plenty of life still in them.
I wear boots everyday so I am use to having heavy boots on.
Will look at the Danish ones. 👍🏻
The YDS boots are supergrade that came today great price for £23. Brand new they are with the tags still on.
Our workplace gives its employees Veltuff safety shoes.
They look cheap and might wear out quick. I haven't ordered any from work or used them. It takes ages for work to give me a pair anyway the order form, then takes months to get a pair. Quicker if I buy my own and have a better boot like the dickies safety boots fur lined.
I think I need frankesteins boots as his will last forever made of steel. I need the toughest. My work boots like a dickies brand last me 4 months. Would hope I can find a work boot at lasts a year or am I dreaming. 😆😆😆🥾🥾👍🏻
Thanks for your videos, replies and help. 👍🏻 🙂
See this You Tube video this guy has more pairs of boots than me ! all Swedish
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I have had a pair for maybe 12 or 13 years now. I've used them a LOT and they need resoling (heels are STILL ok though! I generally wear 2 pair of socks, but kept wondering why I kept getting holes in the outer sock always in the same place. Until I twigged, and discovered a tiny sharp point of a nail where it was fixed through the heel. So I added an innersole first a felt one then a moulded foam. I use that stuff from finland that has pitch tar and wax in it (I forget the name?) to treat the leather from time to time. I like the wide fit of these boots, allows my toes to spread, cant stand pinched tight boots or shoes. I think I heard once that they were used in the falklands? May be a myth
Thanks for your input, looks like you are having great wear out of these boots ! I wonder if any of the modern boots will last that long ? Yes I Think the Finnish surplus company ( www.varusteleka.com/en ) supply"s the product you mention. I have also heard the story about the Falklands again not sure if true, the British Troops were not happy with the standard DMS boot which could not cope with the conditions. There was a supply of British made boots by Hawkins who were based in Northampton, they finished around 1994, I still have a civilian pair of their boots, although not the Falklands model. Take care out there and here"s to another 13 years with the Swedish boots !
@@ontherunplmr1218 Hawkins, LOL thats a blast from the past. When I was in the scouts in the 70's, you were definately "with it" if you had a proper pair of hawkins boots.That and a gaberdine olive parka that was yellow lined inside with a big chest pocket for map's. All that stuff UK made, karrimor made in Accrington, not now its not.
Varnamo is a town in Sth Sweden.
Just bought a pair to replace my doc martens( made in England).
Which had a steel toe cap.
Thanks for your input, these are a lot different from Doc Martens ! after you have used them for a while would be interesting to see how you feel about them Take care out there
The boots I need personally.
The toughest safety boot produced for work, snow, Ice and mud. I am indoors as well as being outside in winter. Basically a 4 season year round boot.
I wear a winter pair and a summer pair so I have two sets. The dickies fur lined safety boots for winter and the YDS goliaths ones for summer. The dickies ones cost me £20 off ebay I think they are a good boot, the YDS ones aren't bad either.
As I'm doing tough work I go through boots regularly there is my dilemma. 🥾🥾🥾🥾🥾🥾🥾👍🏻
I was given by my brother in law a pair of safety boots by Capps, I have been using them for the past 2-3 years on projects around my house , in fact been using them on a project for the past 3 weeks, very tough and not showing a lot of wear on the sole, they tend to be on the large size I believe made in the UK but meet all the CE safety standards.
Excellent review 👍 how would you compare the weight to the haix high liability boot? Also when it comes to size I know every one says they were meant to be worn with double thick socks being a size uk 10 would you recommend down sizing 1 size or buy my size ? Thanks
Thanks, I think they are heavier than the Haix boot, also the Haix boot being a modern boot is more comfortable. Having said that I have not yet used the Swedish boot for any walks. Sizing is a little tricky , I tried different pairs on in the Army Surplus shop and even the same size ( I am a size 9 or 43 European ) I found some fitted me better than others. As you mention it is recommended by a lot of commentators to wear Two pairs of socks but I have some pairs of extra thick walking socks from the US that will work for me .If you can I would try them in the surplus shop or I think buying your size with extra thick socks or Two pairs would work. Best to try on if you can because there does appear to be variations even in the same size perhaps because different manufacturers Take care out there in these difficult times
hello to France, superbe bottes, pour ma part je ne porte que des bottes en montage Norvégien, goodyear, le traditionnel est le meilleur! superbe vidéo, merci!
Merci buku, yes these boots are tough old type boots from the 1950's I have listed a company in the UK that has some sizes for sale Take care out there
www.surplusandlost.co.uk/product/product-10/
Nice pair and a good review.
These are known as the M59 and we're indeed replaced in the early eighties by the M90, which is currently being replaced by the updated but similar M01. The M90 & M01 have a polyurethane sole that harden and crumbles after a few years.
These old boots needs to be broken in in an unusual manner. They need to be soaked in water for an hour and then worn with socks two hours before being allowed to dry out. After that they need to be greased continually. Don't use shoe polish, it needs to be grease or the boot dries up and cracks.
Many thanks for your input interesting way to break them in, not had the opportunity to use them much so far however if we get the "Beast from the East" ( lots of snow !) in the UK later this month then that is a good time to start using them I am sure that as you say lots of grease of Dubbin they could last for years the outsole looks very hard wearing take care out there
Used to do that with British Army DMS boots,long time ago.Run a couple of miles in them,stuff full of newspaper to help dry,then lace up and cover in dubbing.Didn't shine up very well but quickly broken in.Lot of faff for such a rubbish boot.
I seen first hand the failure of the newer boots with the PU cushioing midsole. I got a pair of M90 boots, wore them once and that was that. Apparently the manufacturer covers them for a one year period after they are manufactured. The right heel crumbled and ruptured away from the bottom rubber outsole. The boots were surplus and unused but made in early 1990's. Having them rebuilt using a Vibram Cup sole unit.
Got myself some WW2 reproduction puttees made of wool. Bought from Surplus and lost £12.39 a pair.
Good for wrapping around your ankle and the top of your boots. Keeps warm air in, your feet dry, the snow out. And some water out if crossing a stream.
These are olive green, but I will dye them black with Dylon hand dye.
I've got some British Army gaiters.
This is it isn't it the extras to add to your boots, polish, dubbing, gaiters, puttees, insoles etc.
I will use my puttees for work, I'm going to dye them black.
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Puttees, comes from an Hindi word while the British Army was serving in India during the 19th century . Used in the Boer War, WW1 etc, I believe the army moved to gaiters around 1937, most of the WW11 photos show the British troops using gaiters, although puttees were being use during the Falklands conflict. The earlier WW1 photos etc show them wrapped up to just below the knee while more recent photos show just around the ankles.
Also ?I believe there are left and right leg versions although do not know how you tell them apart
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You definitely know history. I bought reproduction ones WW2 made of wool.
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Are you going to do any videos on how to polish boots so we can learn new ways and methods?
Or am I doing it the right way anyway?
I think for both of us with day to day wear brush or cloth polishing is more than enough, these days even the Army in most cases are brush polishing, ( see the link ) only the Guards regiments with their ammo boots for ceremonial duties are spit polishing, then they heat up beeswax in an old mess tin to liquid form then using a burner pour onto the boot, not sure that is very good for the leather . I believe from a new pair issued can take up to 2-3 weeks of daily polishing to get to the final form we see when their on duty ! So I am sure you do not have the time to spend doing that ! plus as you mention for daily wear I do not think the heat treatment is going to help the leather. In the 1950's when we had National Service, all the issue boots were pebbled leather ammo boots and recruits would spend hours using hot spoons and wax to produce a hire shine finish and hide the pebble effect . All part of keeping the National Service troops busy ! When the DMS boot was introduced from 1958 onwards, the toe cap was made of plain leather with the rest of the boot pebble effect, this made spit shining a little easier but still a long process doing it the correct way just using elbow grease. As you mention the " cheat " ways might be faster but do they produce as good a finish in the long term
I will just keep cleaning dubbing and polishing mine in the usual tried and trusted way. Also of course with the fabric type boots they need brushing off and perhaps proofing with a spray depending on where yo are using them.
I still prefer the leather boots, was out yesterday in the pouring rain with my AKU boots, not good wet feet !
I will be posting an update on them shortly but not good from a waterproof perspective
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Shame about the AKU boots being less waterproof.
I've repolished the M59 boots and they've come up good again doing it the normal way. Think I just need to leave them alone, and repolished them now and again. 👍🏻🥾🥾
Got one of these during my army service back in 88. It was so called new one and the blisters I got, oh my god. Then I got the worn in black one and I could march forever.
Thanks for your input, yes these are a very tough pair of boots I am planning to start using my pair this winter but in low KM numbers first to try and break them in . When I have completed 500 km plus I will report back to how I got on with them ! Take care out there
Off subject. Yes the Old school British Army gaiters DPM long with the straps and the olive canvas ones are the best.
The new British Army ones of DPM and MTP are only 30 cm in length. Not very long a standard size without the wire straps.
DPM old Long version is 48 cm long leg length
Standard DPM version is 40 cm in leg length.
New MTP / DPM is only 30 cm in leg length.
So the newer versions are shorter and less well made.
Can't beat the old school. 👍🏻 🇬🇧 💂♀️
When you research and obsess you find these things out as you go along. 👍🏻🥾🙂
As I was going to buy the new ones now I won't bother.
I've got the best I can for myself.
I know I keep going on about it
Newer British Army gaiters are more light weight, but less tough than the old ones. 👍🏻 🇬🇧 🥾.
I think now after researching, buying, safety boots. I think the ultimate safety boot from now on for me will be German firefighter boots, well made, tough upto the job the ultimate safety boot. 👍🏻 🥾🥾.
Haix make excellent Fire Fighter boots ( my son wears them ) in fact I think the owner of Haix is part of the German volunteer Fire Service, Great products
Yes German firefighter boots👍🏻🙂🥾🧑🚒
Can get some second hand ones for about £30.
Surplus and lost he had some American ones for £35 brand new.
So might get some. 👍🏻 when I get paid next at the end of the month. 🥾
You know where to get some great pricing ! not sure again over long periods how comfortable they will be ? Take care out there
My M59 boots were made in 1971. 🥾🙂👍🏻
Yes they were used I believe until replaced by the 1990 model
У меня башмаки тоже 1968 года...но обрезиненые.А здесь кожаные...
Thanks for your input, yes the rubberized version has also been on sale in the UK half leather and the bottom a rubberized coating. Take care out there
How are these holding up now after a few years of wear?
Hello, to be honest I have not used them yet ! I now have so many pairs of boots I find it difficult to use them all. I will try and give them a try out this winter Take care out there
Bought myself a pair from Surplus and lost on eBay £15 size 10.
Arriving soon.
Have you any ideas of a good robust Army boot that has a steel toe cap and will really last. As the safety boots I seem to buy may last 3-6 months. Dickies brand for example.
Any ideas on some real tough, durable boots that will last.
I tried to get some Altberg peacekeeper boots which are steel toe capped from military mart but they are sold out.
Do you know of any other army boots that have a steel toe and are up to the job as work boots?
Would appreciate your input and replie thanks.👍🏻🥾🥾🙂
Good price for the M59 boot, will most likely last a further 50 years !
re Steel Toe cap boots, there is a company in Kidderminster selling boots by YDS the large Turkish company that supplies a lot of military boots including in past year a patrol boot to the British Army
I will post a link
www.surplusandoutdoors.com/shop/outdoor-footwear/safety-boots-shoes/goliath-boots-new-military-spec-yds-g
Take care out there
://www.surplusandoutdoors.com/shop/outdoor-footwear/safety-boots-shoes/goliath-boots-new-military-spec-yds-goliath-st
Got your replie thanks. Looked up the link you sent yes the British Army goliath boots YDS. Can get a pair on eBay for half price about £23.00. 👍🏻
Wasn't sure if it was a good boot but I trust your expertise as you know boots. 🥾🥾.👍🏻 🙂
Are you going to do anymore boot reviews? As it said your channel isn't listed anymore?.
The videos are still there.🎥
Thanks, that is a very good price, YDS are I believe the largest manufacturer in Europe. I do have a couple of 500km plus reviews planned. I do not have that much knowledge about how You Tube operates, you mention now not listed what actually does that mean ? we are now up to 498 subscribers and 394,000 views. Also I notice adverts are now proceeding the videos Take care out there
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I clicked on your subscription and where it said channel I clicked on it and it said channel not listed. Thanks for your help. My ebay boots YDS goliaths are grade 1 been used but not much. Like your channel and you talk sense, and have good knowledge of boots, history and manufactures of boots. 👍🏻🙂🥾🥾
I have Värnamo on mine too
Are you using them for walking or just as part of a collection ? Take care out there
@@ontherunplmr1218 collection i use them when i use them with my uniform
where to by?? thank's you!
Sorry for the delay have only just seen your message, see below a link to a company in the UK selling these boots in different grades Take care out there
ttps://www.surplusandlost.co.uk/product/grade-1-unissued-swedish-army-surplus-m59-leather-heavy-duty-boots/
What boot polish do you use?
Hi I have a box full of different polishes etc, I use traditional Dubbin, also Leder Gris supplied by Altberg ( although this is made for them by Grangers ) recently bought some excellent silicon boot polish made for the German Army ( posted a link below) plus I have also good old Kiwi and Cherry Blossom polish Take care out there
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Just bought second pair,dog decided it liked the taste of Beeswax dubbing on first pair and chewed the tops off,got them so soft and comfy,were brand new as well,well never used maybe, dated 1968.Replaced with this type on video,tops dated 1968 ,rubber soles dated 1953 ??.Cost £15 a pair.As to comfort ,used on 20 miler,on rough uneven ground,with 40 lbs pack ,lots of stones,very comfy.Used modern Alt-Berg ,softer soles not anywhere as comfy.I think these are getting rarer and dearer,and won't be available soon.
I've got the same ones they are made very well but very heavy not very conformable
Yes ,perhaps in time after breaking them in they might be more comfortable, most likely a lengthy process Take care out there
Proper boots for a cold climate! If you get them wet, just wipe them out and change your socks. The modern "insulated" ones are a pain in the ass. Not nearly as tough.
Ah Ah a fair point but the downside is comfort, not used my pair yet but I somehow feel they will need a lengthy break in period ! most people these days want instant results ! Take care out there
Did they make them in black ???
I believe that the Swedish Army used Brown Boots from the 1940's,50's and 60's changing to Black for the 70's and 80's. So it might be possible to obtain a pair in Black however I have only seen pairs for sale in Brown in the UK take care out there
Many thanks for your assistance take care out there
yes, but they are more rare
Grease with black grease and they will turn dark and become black. Varusteleka has excellent cheap boot grease in black and neutral. I use it with my M77 Norweigen boots.
Got a pair that are so old they have turned black,you can get black leather dye,but you have to remove all the old polish and dubbing or they are blackish.
please review Swiss Navy boots
Hello not able to help with that request ! , although I believe there is a branch of the Swiss Army that maintains a flotilla of Patrol boats on the lakes, however I will be reviewing Two pairs of Swiss Army boots in the near future. So look out for these reviews Take care out there
Ok, well theres always the Hungarian Navy, or even the Czech Navy.
@@TheSmurfboard Ye,Dutch mountain boots as well.😕
There you go, your wish is my command !! Take care out there
ps://forcesuniformandkit.co.uk/collections/footwear-all/products/dutch-army-mountain-boots-meindl-brand-gore-tex-lin
heavy??? typical DM 1460 boots are like 3 kg :D
Yes they are heavy although I have not yet worn them for any distance ( I have so many boots now its difficult to wear them all ! ) I would say that they are very stiff when new and will take some time to break in butt then again will last a very long time once broken in Take Care Out There
Don't heat gun steel toe cap boots either. 👍🏻 in my opinion. Normal leather ones yes. 🥾🥾
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