Every soldier knows that trifles in military affairs do not exist. A good warrior outfit implies not only the presence of a working machine gun and a sufficient amount of ammunition. Convenient unloading, a reliable helmet, high-quality uniform and shoes - absolutely everything is important. The combat effectiveness directly depends on the shoes, which means the success of the entire operation.
What is the difference between army shoes and civilian shoes, what are its advantages, what care does it require? Let's try to figure it out in order.
History of military berets
The first laced high-booted boots appeared during World War II. They were intended for paratroopers. The Americans were the first to appreciate the benefits of the new shoe, gradually changing all its troops into it. Already in the Vietnam War , the US Army appeared in berets.
Gradually received a new type of shoes and soldiers of many European countries.
But the Russians marched on the ground with heavy tarpaulin gait for quite some time. And only in 2007, soldiers had army boots. It was they who replaced the heavy uncomfortable boots.
Today, such shoes are part of the uniform of the military and some units of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. It is also shod with private security, special forces, military doctors.
Features of uniform shoes
Initially, army boots were designed to protect the ankle from injuries. Also important is their protective role when moving over rough terrain. In addition, military boots should not overheat and overcool the legs. For this, army winter boots are produced on thickened soles and with fur lining. For water resistance there is a special composition that impregnates the skin, as well as firmware on the edge of the sole. For more expensive models, the Gore-Tex system is used, which completely eliminates leakage and is responsible for the stability of the temperature regime inside the boot.
Tibia boots are made most often from leather that has undergone chromium processing. Hence the common epithet - chrome. This treatment makes the skin denser and more durable. For some models, suede is also used. And even though she loses her appearance faster than her skin, she is not inferior to her in durability.
For the sole, ordinary rubber or polyurethane is used. Sole relief and tread depth depend on the purpose. Often military shoes have a padded toe.
In summer models, it is often possible to find inserts made of membrane fabric that provide maximum ventilation. Summer army boots can be made not only of leather, but also of dense textile.
Most models have ordinary lacing on festoons. Several top holes replaced by hooks; this allows you to quickly lace up and undo the shoes. Zipper on the side is a rather rare phenomenon, since such a fastener negatively affects the tightness of the shafts to the leg. But in some models it is still found. Belts with buckles for military shoes with lacing are not typical, since in the field all the extra elements only interfere.
A word about manufacturers
Many professional military men, as well as lovers of near-war sports, single out Garsing shoes made in Belarus in the budget price segment. These army boots combine decent quality and expressive design with an affordable price. Shoes of this manufacturer officially stand on uniforms not only in Belarus, but also abroad. In Russia, the production of tibia boots by special order of the Ministry of Defense is engaged in several enterprises.
Dutch and English shoes, NATO army berets, German Bundeswehr boots will cost much more.
Army boots outside the army
You can not do without quality shoes and many of those who are not directly related to hostilities. Army boots and extreme tourists, and fans of airsoft, paintball, laser tag, took a fancy. Representatives of subcultures did not stand aside.
And demand, as you know, creates supply. Therefore, on the shelves of ordinary non-specialized shoe stores, one can meet both army berets and completely civilian cues, generously decorated with spikes, rivets, buckles.