is there anywhere that sells the ammo boots that the commando's used with the rubber souls on them. or is it a case of getting a normal pair and maybe getting them re-soled.
cheers
jay
Not that I know of. They were of course very, very rare. So few originals will be available. Its hard enough getting original Ammo boots!
There is a thread on the re-enacting forums where it mentions that it is possible to get the soles made up and then put on some ammo boots by a cobbler... I'm not sure anyone has done it yet.
However for our purposes 60's DMS boots are a pretty good alternative and there are quite a few of those about. Try Sabre Sales or The Bunker (in cornwall)
cheers richard, my uncle is a cobbler but i think i will pass on it.
regarding the dms boots, as far as i know these were issued right up to 1983, so is there any difference in them from the 60's to the 80's.
chhers
jay
The only difference in DMS boots I've seen is that some have black soles and some have green. Apparently the green ones are more resistant to chemicals and were issued to the RAF.
Whatever you do, don't buy a pair of commando "boots" from Replicaters. Sanjay does some wonderful stuff but boots are not his thing. Really. I just can't stress how awful they are.
well i have found these on ebay but not sure on size. i am an eight but not sure about the s,m or l. i know what it means but where does it differ,is it height or width?
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... :IT&ih=011
jay
DMS boots are advertised at only £15 on Sabre's website, Jay. 
You've got nothing to ein, zwei, drei, vier
The only difference in DMS boots I've seen is that some have black soles and some have green. Apparently the green ones are more resistant to chemicals and were issued to the RAF.
Never heard that, and can say with some authority RAF DMS boots had black soles during the late 70's and early 80's 
(I know I waz there)
well i have found these on ebay but not sure on size. i am an eight but not sure about the s,m or l. i know what it means but where does it differ,is it height or width?
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... :IT&ih=011jay
Width...
green soles issued to the guys involved with fuel and lubs.. in the Infantry anyways.
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I had some 80s raf aircrew boots and they were lovely, like hi legs but much more supple and less of a tread.
"I think we are in rats' alley - Where the dead men lost their bones."
just ordered some dms boots from sabre for £10, plus a full 37 webbing set minus e-carrier all for £50 posted 
jay
Pretty sure i have a pair of the Commando boots somewhere-will have to find them 