Original Items: Only One Pair Available. The "Corcoran Style" Jump Boot was devised specifically for the airborne infantry; the most significant change from regular infantry boots were the lack of leggings which prevented the snagging of parachute risers. They were designed in 1941 and put into action for the 82nd Airborne. After training, the troopers were allowed to blouse their M42 Trousers into their boots, when before during training they needed to be over the boots for they were not paratroopers at the time. They saw action in Sicily, Italy, France, Belgium, Holland and Germany. In 1945, they were replaced by the M43 Combat Boots, which came with major opposition from the paratroopers as the two buckles on the leggings could be snagged on the parachute risers and injure the trooper.

This is a nice service used pair of WWII Airborne Jump Boots, made by the designer of the boot Corcoran itself. These definitely saw service during the war, and possibly after. They are nicely broken in, and definitely show wear on the rubber soles and heel extensions. There is also cracking and a bit of leather separation in the leather portion of the soles. They have the correct 12 eyelets and leather laces, as well as the correct construction. Both are stamped on the right inside inner top with:

CORCORAN INC. [W]
STOUGHTON, MASS.
11½ E  10710333

The right boot also still has a worn Corcoran label on the inside, while the left boot shows a bit more wear, so the markings are faint. There are also some markings on the soles, but due to wear we can no longer read them. These have a fantastic service worn look that is simply impossible to duplicate!

A great set of WWII Issue boots, with a great look. Ready to display!