US GI Roughout Service Shoes Size 12 D (At the Front)

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These are a pair of reproduction WWII US Army rough-out or flesh-out service shoes, in size 12D from At-The-Front (ATF). ATF is currently sold out of these (unless you're in the Munchkin Army and wear a size 7). New, they cost $125 plus postage. I'm starting the auction at $90. I think ATF is the best in the WW2 reproduction market, and have purchased a number of items from them and have always been very satisfied. These have been worn in the house, a little, to check out the sizing and potential comfort. (I usually wear a 12 1/2 to 13 Medium and these fit fine. They have the added benefit of being able to accommodate some hi-tech insoles (like the comfortable and hard-wearing Spenco brand) to insure your feet don't get blisters from the plain leather interior. These shoes are made just like the originals (I had a pair in my collection) and the shoes are just great, but most 21st century-types more used to nylon running shoes expect foam rubber insoles, not the leather inner soles that all WW2 footwear had. These are just like the originals, except that they have not darkened or hardened with age and have not been coated with waterproofing (which also darkens the leather to a deeper brown.) The WW2 period shoe treatment was called "dubbing" and the OD green cans are still available today. You can also buy sno-pruf or another brand- they all work the same. Dubbing them will keep water stains and your living history SOS off your shoes, and darken them up a bit. The GIs did, and I would recommend it. Like I said, these were tried on in the house and that's pretty much it, so if you want a pair of WW2 service shoes for your living history or reenacting, then this pair would be a great one to buy. These are for your standard GI dogface. Of course they were also used by the US Army Air Forces, and Marines (yes, the USMC used a lot of Army gear- look at the combat photos). If you're one of the guys who is a WW2 paratrooper, then these are not for you. But they were used by Glider-Riders. See the listing photos which accurately show what these look like. They are not even broken in; but then, these really don't need a break-in period. They're a very comfortable shoe, especially with insoles . It’s now time for me to liquidate my collection and give someone else the opportunity to enjoy some of these things. I will be posting additional WWII European and Pacific Theater US gear, WW2 US and German photos, as well as Civil War stuff in the future. Buy my stuff and help a guy out! …And take a look at my other listings. OVERSEAS BIDDERS: I don’t dislike you folks, it’s just that some of you have a hard time with American English, don’t understand our postal regulations, want me to falsify customs documents, or have problems with deliveries in your own country. Sorry, life is complicated already, so no overseas bidding. IF you think these problems DON’T APPLY to your situation, send me a message BEFORE BIDDING and I’ll consider it on a CASE-BY-CASE BASIS. Satisfaction: I want you to be happy with your purchase. If you aren’t, or if you have any issue regarding your eBay purchase, please contact me so we can reach a polite, reasonable solution (such as a refund of your purchase price) before leaving negative or neutral feedback. Life is too short for unnecessary anger or pain. You need no reason to return any item you feel was incorrectly described, but as a courtesy, I would appreciate a truthful explanation to let me know why it’s being returned- I can count on one hand the number of returns I’ve had in all the years I’ve been on eBay. Shipping: I’m a collector, just like you, and not a business. I will try to ship your item promptly after you win it; I would appreciate the same promptness in your sending payment. On all of the more expensive items that are unique and irreplaceable, I will probably ship USPS Priority, which provides you with proof of my shipping the item and me with proof of delivery. I try to give options, but Priority Flat Rate is usually the most reasonable unless your shi... read more

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