{"product_id":"original-german-wwii-matched-pair-of-luftwaffe-electric-heated-leather-flight-boots-by-hoffmann-co-dated-1942","title":"Original German WWII Matched Pair of Luftwaffe Electric Heated Leather Flight Boots by Hoffmann \u0026 Co. - Dated 1942","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Items: Only One Pair Available. This is a very nice pair of German World War Two 1940 Pattern Luftwaffe Airman's Flying Boots, which appear to have been used thoroughly. The construction is of black leather for the shoe area and black suede for the shafts. Electrical elements are enclosed in the boot with the standard Luftwaffe \"male\" press-stud connectors at the top. These would snap onto the matching \"female\" connectors on the flying suit or trousers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese 24 volt electrically heated boots are the same pattern as the standard single zip flying boot but feature a heating element in the foot section. These are of early-war type construction, the suede upper panels being of generally even color and the buckles and zips zinc plated steel. Later issued boots would feature an increased number of panels and plastic zips.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach boot has a label under the zipper with each having the same label. That makes this a great matching set. Both labels reads:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e283 7\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHoffmann \u0026amp; Co.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStadtilm 42 (1942)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original \u003cstrong\u003eRAPID \u003c\/strong\u003ezippers are in excellent condition. The snaps and buckles are excellent and perfectly functional. The fleece lining is fantastic as are the soles. Black rubber soles feature a \u003cstrong\u003eCoat of Arms\u003c\/strong\u003e logo over \u003cstrong\u003eORIGINAL WILOP\u003c\/strong\u003e. There is heavy wear on the bottom of the rubber soles. There is heavy loss to the fur-lining. There are no sizes marked, however the soles are both about 12 1\/8 inches long. The left boot has some heavy tearing of the seam near the bottom revealing the interior fur.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect to complement any heated flight suit, or a great piece on their own. Ready to display!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43963987624005,"sku":"ONAC25SD0783","price":495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONAC25SD0783__01.jpg?v=1762808920","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-german-wwii-matched-pair-of-luftwaffe-electric-heated-leather-flight-boots-by-hoffmann-co-dated-1942","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}