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My local army surplus store stocks dozens of pairs of these German army para boots but all in grade 2 condition so upon finding out Endicotts are now stocking these at super grade and just £30 I didn't hesitate to phone Kevin and order a pair.
I asked Kevin to explain to me the differences between the various verisons. He told me each version is an improvment on the last and disclosed to me that he has just a single pair of the latest "MK7" of which I asked him what he thinks of the durability of this latest revision of the German army boot to which he answered that they have only been in standard Heer issue for 2 years (hence the MK7 designation) and so he didn't want to say anything for sure which suprised me but also reassured me of how rigorous and down to earth Endicotts are when it comes to grading surplus but after a little coaxing on my part Kevin did assure the boot is an extremely well made and sturdy one, with it's primary improvments being a thicker yet bouncier sole and the addition of a leather finger loop on the back not unlike what the British army issue boot features.
I finally went for the one and only pair of MK7 and 3 days later I recieved them well packaged and in near-perfect condition. I promised Kevin to review them, but I wanted to do it after I had broken them in which I think I have done over this past 4 days walking since receiving them.
They are very heavy indeed, but are 100 grams lighter than the previous versions, but still a very heavy boot. Durability wise I cannot fault them. They have the that "bomb proof" feel to them like the 58" British army water bottle has.
The toungue is fully gusseted so theres no chance of water ingress. The tounge is also well padded. The laces they come with are Genuine German army issue but oddly posess the same feel as white cotton parcel twine available in most news agents/post offices. I will be replacing them with black 550 cord for it's sheer strength and non-perishability (is that even a word?)
Comfort wise they are just fine with their soft leather lining which I much prefer to gore-tex as they dry much faster, and the fit tends to hug the middle of the feet more than other areas. Stability is second to none. It's almost impossible to twist an ankle wearing these boots.
My previous boots were British army issue boots which are much lighter but if you want something a little extra and that will no doubt last longer, and for for the same price tag, then the German "para" boots are a great choice.
This is what a German online surplus store has to say about them. Translation courtesy of Google. Note bolded parts!
p.s ignore the scruffy look as I have walked in them for dozens of miles this past 4 days and laboured on a building site in them for a few hours earlier. They arrived in a near flawless condition as stated earlier.
My local army surplus store stocks dozens of pairs of these German army para boots but all in grade 2 condition so upon finding out Endicotts are now stocking these at super grade and just £30 I didn't hesitate to phone Kevin and order a pair.
I asked Kevin to explain to me the differences between the various verisons. He told me each version is an improvment on the last and disclosed to me that he has just a single pair of the latest "MK7" of which I asked him what he thinks of the durability of this latest revision of the German army boot to which he answered that they have only been in standard Heer issue for 2 years (hence the MK7 designation) and so he didn't want to say anything for sure which suprised me but also reassured me of how rigorous and down to earth Endicotts are when it comes to grading surplus but after a little coaxing on my part Kevin did assure the boot is an extremely well made and sturdy one, with it's primary improvments being a thicker yet bouncier sole and the addition of a leather finger loop on the back not unlike what the British army issue boot features.
I finally went for the one and only pair of MK7 and 3 days later I recieved them well packaged and in near-perfect condition. I promised Kevin to review them, but I wanted to do it after I had broken them in which I think I have done over this past 4 days walking since receiving them.
They are very heavy indeed, but are 100 grams lighter than the previous versions, but still a very heavy boot. Durability wise I cannot fault them. They have the that "bomb proof" feel to them like the 58" British army water bottle has.
The toungue is fully gusseted so theres no chance of water ingress. The tounge is also well padded. The laces they come with are Genuine German army issue but oddly posess the same feel as white cotton parcel twine available in most news agents/post offices. I will be replacing them with black 550 cord for it's sheer strength and non-perishability (is that even a word?)
Comfort wise they are just fine with their soft leather lining which I much prefer to gore-tex as they dry much faster, and the fit tends to hug the middle of the feet more than other areas. Stability is second to none. It's almost impossible to twist an ankle wearing these boots.
My previous boots were British army issue boots which are much lighter but if you want something a little extra and that will no doubt last longer, and for for the same price tag, then the German "para" boots are a great choice.
This is what a German online surplus store has to say about them. Translation courtesy of Google. Note bolded parts!
Combat boots model 2007 strain gauge from stocks for the Bundeswehr.
Quality-The newest generation of combat boots produced with current manufacturing techniques.
Shoe leather lining up at the toes with a shock-absorbing and klimaausgleichenden interlayer.
The eyelets are designed to apply, for quick lacing.
The non-slip, minimal abrasion PU outsole is lightweight, acid resistant, antistatic and benzinresitent and directly molded onto the shaft. The traditional adhesive vulnerability are spared. The design of the shoe has been on severe mechanical and environmental stresses to revision.
Weight: About 1900 - 2100 grams depending on size.
Leather:
24 hours wasserundruchlässig (hydrophobic)
p.s ignore the scruffy look as I have walked in them for dozens of miles this past 4 days and laboured on a building site in them for a few hours earlier. They arrived in a near flawless condition as stated earlier.
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