{"product_id":"usgi-tropical-combat-boots-tcb-mildew-resistant-spike-protective","title":"USGI Tropical Combat Boots (TCB) Mildew Resistant, Spike Protective","description":"\u003cp\u003eUS Genuine Issue Mildew Resistant Tropical Combat Boot, in new and unissued condition.  Produced by Genesco in 1968.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \"Third Pattern\" jungle boot from the Vietnam War era. This specific iteration is historically significant because it marked the widespread transition from the traditional Vibram sole to the mud-shedding Panama sole. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis is a RARE and HISTORICAL item\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNSN\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize 14XN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8430-00-131-4836\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Genesco (often marked \"CIC Genesco\" on the sole or interior).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Manufactured under MIL-B-43154.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"dF3vjf\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIBBAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eExternal Length (Outsole):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eApproximately\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003e13.25 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efrom toe to heel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"dF3vjf\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIBBAB\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eInternal Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003e12.5 inches\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"dF3vjf\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIBBAC\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eWidth (Across Ball):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003e4.5 inches\u003c\/span\u003e at the widest point of the outsole.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"dF3vjf\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIBBAD\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eHeel Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eApproximately\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003e3.25 inches\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"dF3vjf\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIBBAE\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eBoot Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eStandard military specification is\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003e8 to 9.5 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efrom the bottom of the heel to the top of the canvas shaft.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"dF3vjf\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIBBAF\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" aria-owns=\"action-menu-parent-container\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eHeel Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003e1.25 inches\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpike Protection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Features an integral stainless steel plate built into the sole to protect soldiers from Punji stake traps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutsole:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 1968 model utilizes the Panama sole. Designed by Sgt. Raymond Dobie, this tread pattern uses the natural flexing of the foot to squeeze out mud and debris, maintaining traction in swampy environments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUpper Construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Olive Drab (OD) nylon duck canvas uppers with black full-grain leather lowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMildew Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e The canvas was treated for mildew resistance, and dual brass screened eyelets at the instep allowed water to drain out rapidly while preventing debris from entering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupport:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reinforced with nylon webbing at the ankles (2-inch wide) and backstay to provide stability without the weight of full leather.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTransition Period:\u003c\/strong\u003e While the Panama sole was directed for use on all tropical boots in April 1968, some boots manufactured in early-to-mid 1968 still featured the earlier Vibram sole due to existing material contracts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Revolution Depot","offers":[{"title":"Olive Drab \/ 14XN","offer_id":48838426001635,"sku":null,"price":584.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0788\/8558\/5123\/files\/8430-00-131-4836_01.webp?v=1776512863","url":"https:\/\/revolutiondepot.shop\/products\/usgi-tropical-combat-boots-tcb-mildew-resistant-spike-protective","provider":"Revolution Depot","version":"1.0","type":"link"}