Desert Boots
Desert boots are popular for soldiers who work in the desert. They in popularity after Desert Storm. A company called Clarks even made an everyday version. Both desert boots are tan, one is more for work than the other, but both remain popular.
Desert boots have a number of specific design features that make them useful in a desert setting. First of all they’re high. Sand in the shoe can be very dangerous in a desert or anywhere someone has to do a lot of walking. It can lead to blisters, or even a kind of fungus. The military style boot allows pants to be tucked into the neck so that sand doesn’t make its way into the boot. The boots are also well insulated which is important during desert nights, when temperatures can be cold. But it’s also important to insulate against the dry heat when the sun is beating down on people.
The book series “Dune” had a science fiction take on an improvement to standard boots. These were the stillsuit boots that had all the features of real desert boots and more. In these books a stillsuit was cooled by pumping the wearers own sweat throughout the system. The boots contained pumps in the heel that performed this function. The pumps were powered by the person’s own walking motion. That’s pretty clever, but there’s nothing like that yet in the real world.
Now onto those Clark Desert Boots, usually called Clarks. No soldier would wear these on duty. In fact no working person would or could wear these on the job. They’re made for look and recreation, not for function. They were an effort to convert the popular boot and jeans look from the 70′s into something that could work in an office setting or for a casual night on the town. For Clarks it was mission accomplished. Many people like the stylish look of these boots. And they can at least pretend to be doing something useful.
No soldier would have thought of all the uses and possibilities of his boots when he first placed them on his feet. Their minds were on the next mission. However, without knowing it, the soldiers made the desert boots popular.
So in a way it was soldiers who brought desert boots from the battlefield into the fashion world.
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How to clean desert combat boots?
I need help cleaning my desert boots, I have a weekend JROTC competition this coming weekend, and need to have clean boots, i tried using a brush and water, but it just makes the suede darker. help!
Unfortunately, they will stay darker, even when they dry. You might just want to get a new pair. You should always have two pairs anyway. The more you scrub, the more of the suede will come off, and they worse they will look. AAFES will fed ex you items for under $5.00 and they come in two days if you call clothing sales at your nearest base and order them through the clerk there.
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Puss in Boots: Wagon Desert $174.99 Puss in Boots: Wagon Desert – Limited Edition |
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Ridge 3000 Desert Storm Boots $43.97 The Desert Storm tactical boot from Ridge Footwear is an exceptionally rugged boot made from suede leather and ripstop nylon. The speed lace system means you will be ready for action in no time. Features Sand Color Carbon rubber outsole Soft Toe Repellent slip resistant outsole Removable EVA Insole and polyurethane midsole Height: 8″” Eyelet & hoop speed lace system Weight: 23 oz. Great for tactical use Regular and wide fit Type: Boots Occasion: Sport Sport: Tactical Age Group: Adult Gender: Unisex Condition: New Color Mapping: Desert strom Width: D |
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Clarks Originals Desert Boot Boots Desert Boots Shoes – Mens $119.99 Brand & Style – Clarks Originals Desert Boot Width – Medium (D, M) True Color – Black Upper Material – Suede Outsole Material – Man-Made Shaft and Description – Shaft measures 4 Inches Heel Height – Low (3/4″ to 1 1/2″) Style Description – Stand at attention with the World War II-inspired Clarks Desert Boots. These boots feature a supple suede or full grain leather upper with printed lining. An EVA footbed lends dry comfort. A suede-lined counter lends stability. A nature-formed last allows for a natural toe spread. The genuine plantation crepe outsole delivers all-day traction and wear. Brand: Clarks Originals Type: Boots Color: Black Occasion: Everyday Material: Suede Upper and Man-Made Outsole Age Group: Adult Gender: Male Condition: New |
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Clarks Originals Desert boot Boots Desert Boots Shoes – Mens $119.99 Brand & Style – Clarks Originals Desert boot Width – Medium (D, M) True Color – Black Upper Material – Suede Outsole Material – Man-Made Shaft and Description – Shaft measures 4 Inches Heel Height – Low (3/4″ to 1 1/2″) Style Description – Stand at attention with the World War II-inspired Clarks Desert Boots. These boots feature a supple suede or full grain leather upper with printed lining. An EVA footbed lends dry comfort. A suede-lined counter lends stability. A nature-formed last allows for a natural toe spread. The genuine plantation crepe outsole delivers all-day traction and wear. Brand: Clarks Originals Type: Boots Color: Black Occasion: Everyday Material: Suede Upper and Man-Made Outsole Age Group: Adult Gender: Male Condition: New |
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Clarks Originals Men’s Desert Boot Brown Boots $130.99 Brand & Style – Clarks Originals Desert Boot; Width – Medium (D, M); True Color – Oakwood; Upper Material – Regular Suede; Outsole Material – Crepe ; Heel Height – 1 Inches |
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Clarks Originals Men’s Desert boot Black Boots $130.99 Brand & Style – Clarks Originals Desert Boot; Width – Medium (D, M); True Color – Black; Upper Material – Regular Suede; Outsole Material – Crepe ; Heel Height – 1.25 Inches |
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Clarks Originals Women’s Desert Boot Brown Boots $110.99 Brand & Style – Clarks Originals Desert Boot; Width – Medium (B, M); True Color – Chocolate; Upper Material – Regular Suede; Outsole Material – Crepe ; Heel Height – 1 Inches |
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Clarks Originals Women’s Desert Boot Brown Boots $110.99 Brand & Style – Clarks Originals Desert Boot; Width – Medium (B, M); True Color – Beeswax; Upper Material – Leather; Outsole Material – Crepe ; Heel Height – 1 Inches |
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Clarks Originals Women’s Desert Boot Gray Boots $110.99 Brand & Style – Clarks Originals Desert Boot; Width – Medium (B, M); True Color – Taupe; Upper Material – Distressed Leather; Outsole Material – Crepe ; Heel Height – 1 Inches |
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Clarks Originals Women’s Desert Boot Beige Boots $110.99 Brand & Style – Clarks Originals Desert Boot; Width – Medium (B, M); True Color – Oakwood; Upper Material – Regular Suede; Outsole Material – Crepe ; Heel Height – 1 Inches |
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