US Army Roughout boot WW2 Infantry Combat ankle boot

US Army WW2 roughout combat boot.

This is the standard issue boot issued during WW2 by the US Army in WW2. It was worn by all infantry units while stationed in the UK, during the D-Day landings and was worn until the end of the war or untill replaced by the M43 double buckle boots.

The roughout boot is an ankle high boot which has reversed leather uppers so the roughout side is on the outside and the smooth leather side is on the inside.

The roughout boot was worn with the canvas gaiters.

Features:

• Reversed "roughout", flesh out leather uppers.
• 7 eyelet lace up ankle boot.
• Correct pattern sole.
• These have a larger toe area than the Combat Serviceable roughout boots.
• Heavier and a more hard wearing sole compared to the Combat Serviceable boots.

The roughout boots are officially called "Shoes, Service, Reverse Upper".

The roughout boots where worn with the M1938 canvas gaiters. These service boots with reverse uppers could be worn with the likes of the HBT trousers and the M1937 wool trousers around camp, in the field, in combat and as part of the A class uniform. 

These are the style of boots that you need for your Normandy impression.

Sizes listed are UK sizes.