any methods of dating 'combat/military' boots?
- Thread starter laurenm
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Pinkcoke
Alumni
Yes mainly in the shape and construction if you have no more markings on them. I would have gone for 40's or 50's based on first impressions I did a quick search on Biltrite (the rubber heel manufacturer) who are still going, I would send them a picture of that rubber heel and they may be able to tell you when they stopped producing those (it's not on their current range) for a cut off date at least.
It may help to know if they are a men's or women's size.
It may help to know if they are a men's or women's size.
Jonathan
VFG Member
These aren't military because they would have an issue date. I suspect you have a pair of policeman's boots, security guard's boots, or postman's boots - something like that - intended for a civilian uniform. They are essentially impossible to date because the style didn't have noticeable changes. If you were in wardrobe, you could use these for gentleman's boots from the 1880s to the 1950s. However, the nylon rubber in the top lift wasn't in use until the mid 1950s, and I would expect a rubber or composite sole after the 1960s, so I would suggest late 50s - early 60s.
