{"product_id":"original-u-s-wwii-model-1939-american-service-shoe-low-boots-size-9c","title":"Original U.S. WWII Model 1939 American Service Shoe Low Boots - Size 9C","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Items: Only One Pair Available. Known as the Model 1939 American Service Shoe these low quarter boots were also called walking out boots by USGIs. These were standard issue to US troops serving in the Army and Air Force at the start of the WW2, eventually replaced by the rough-out boot. This pair in excellent wearable condition boot is made from russet brown leather with leather toe cap and a two piece stitched-in rubber sole. Worn in combat with the M1938 leggings, these boots were also popular off-duty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe outside of one boot is marked \u003cstrong\u003e9C (FV)\u003c\/strong\u003e. The laces are in good shape but show some fraying and staining. The rear heels are in great shape and are marked\u003cstrong\u003e LIGHT-TREAD TRADEMARK\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the soles are marked:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eU.S. ARMY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eH.M.S.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e9    9 1\/2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis denotes the sizes these soles will fit. The interior edge of each boot is stamped in yellow ink, \u003cstrong\u003e4067\u003c\/strong\u003e, matching the set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe combination of the \u003cstrong\u003esize 9C marking, matching 4067 interior stamps, original russet leather, LIGHT-TREAD heels, U.S. ARMY \/ H.M.S. soles, leather toe caps, and excellent overall conditio\u003c\/strong\u003en makes this a particularly strong surviving pair of WWII American service shoes and a useful addition to a complete early-war uniform display.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46061329186885,"sku":"ONSV26CNB068","price":395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/D953A048-1141-4D24-B726-E65EDD1C75C4.jpg?v=1792440643","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-wwii-model-1939-american-service-shoe-low-boots-size-9c","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}