Item Description
Original Item. Only One Available. This is a very scarce pair of Japanese pilot’s boots, both perforated 103 near the top, which from what we have found seems to have been a common practice. There is no size marking we can find, but there are Kanji markings, likely the maker’s logo, on the soles of the boots.
The boots don’t appear to be lined and have fabric 'pullers' stitched inside. Other examples have had a Kanji symbol perforated where the 103 is perforated, so we assume this is the same concept and is also military issue. The Imperial War Museum in London has a very similar pair in their collection.
Unlike Naval flying boots, those issued by the Army did not feature the familiar externally sewn fabric label or internal depot-supply label. Early production boots had black rubber soles with a distinctive circular pattern but as rubber became increasingly scarce alternative materials were used. The soles and heels of this pair appear to be leather. The leather is in good condition but there is wear and quite deep creasing on the foot section commensurate with age.
A great set of Japanese Pilot’s boots, ready for further research and display.
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