{"product_id":"original-u-s-wwii-army-size-8-d-ski-mountain-boots-by-a-sandler-co-dated-1943-with-gaiters","title":"Original U.S. WWII Army Size 8½ D Ski Mountain Boots by A. Sandler Co. - Dated 1943 with Gaiters","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Pair Available. This is an excellent condition, nearly unissued matched pair of 1943 dated Army Ski-Mountain Boots in size \u003cstrong\u003e8½ D\u003c\/strong\u003e, as marked on the inside and top exterior. They come complete with a matched set of OD Green Canvas Gaiters, used to increase protection and insulation of the boots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOfficially known as \"Boot, Ski-Mountain with Rubber Cleated Sole\" by the Quartermaster Depot, these were the last of approximately 6 different versions of these boots issued during WWII. Over the course of two years the U.S. Army ski and mountain boot evolved from a cloned civilian ski boot unsuitable for military use to a multipurpose boot that could be used for skiing, climbing, and hiking. Some of the changes were very minor, so there were 4 versions, the last of which had two variations. The only difference between this type and its predecessor is the presence of the size marking on the exterior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth boots are in excellent unissued condition, with just storage wear and verdigris from decades of storage. Both have rubber soles by GOOD YEAR and have identical markings on the inside:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e8½ D 39053\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA. SANDLER CO.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBOSTON AUG 18 W19-074\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDEPOT    1943    QM-47\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth boots are also marked \u003cstrong\u003e8½ D KS\u003c\/strong\u003e on the exterior, the size and maker abbreviation. The boots are in really great shape, and still retain all the original parts, with no signs of use or major damage from moth or storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe included gaiters are in similar condition, each marked:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMEDIUM 72 G 1062\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eU. S.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGENERAL SHOE CORP.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are really in great shape, with the only condition issues being storage wear and oxidation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA great chance to pick up a great example of these boots.  Ready to display, or even wear!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42041018187845,"sku":"ONJR24MG365","price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONJR24MG365__06.jpg?v=1737747205","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-wwii-army-size-8-d-ski-mountain-boots-by-a-sandler-co-dated-1943-with-gaiters","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}