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Some additional Google searching shows that a few different militaries experimented with canvas uppers for boots, specifically for jungle use. The US had one in 1942, the French had one in 1947 (basically the Palladium Pampa), other countries were doing similar models around the same time. The US Army M-1966 jungle boot (first issued in 1966, surprisingly enough) mixed leather and canvas construction, so that's probably more in line with what you're looking for. I'm not sure there's a definitive answer to your question. Or if there is, it will require more research and probably by someone better at it than I.
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Your input is already good enough for me thanks. So my 1st thought of associating it with militaria has its ground. Will do further googling. Again thanks Chris.
with further research i found this which answers part of my queries;
Combat boots have developed over the years, influenced by the perceived need at the time. Pre-Vietnam, they were all leather with thick soles. However, experiences in the tropics saw the development of a lighter weight boot with a canvas upper, allowing the boot to breath and dry out quicker. The modern boot could be called a hybrid.
Also for those interested in reading a boot research here's a link 'A REVIEW OF FOOTWEAR FOR COLD/WET SCENARIOS PART I: THE BOOT (U) by W. Dyck'
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thanks David, and also a much more details on jungle boots here
http://www.vintageamericanboots.com/2013/08/the-jungle-boot.html
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Can anyone recommend a good brand that does lighter weight western shirts 60s/70s style?
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why won't it stop snowing?
no serious question, f^cking groundhogs & their predictions
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Can any leather experts give me an opinion on diamond Dave's stuff? I really like the style of his buco and at 900 with nice-looking horsehide it seems like a damn good deal. Comparable jackets from flat head/Himel are twice that or a little less… Are they really on different levels?
