Footwear-The Real McCoy’s Field Shoes, N-1 050 Brown

During Wwii, The U.S. Navy Developed A New And Improved Line Of Special And Protective Clothing, Issued In Three &Quot;N&Quot; Systems. The N-1 System, Designed For Cold Weather Environments, Consisted Of 21 Items. Alongside The N-1 Deck Jacket, The Field Shoes, N-1, Which Became Known As 'Boondockers', Are Some Of The Most Revered. The &Lsquo;Boondocker&Rsquo; Name Itself Originated From Wwii Military Slang Used To Describe A Wild, Heavily Wooded Area, Derived From The Tagalog Word &Lsquo;Bundok&Rsquo;.

Based On The Field Shoes Worn By The Marine Corps, The N-1 Shoe Was Constructed Using A Blucher Pattern, Flesh-Out Cowhide, And A Full Reclaimed Rubber Sole And Heel. To Conserve Materials, The Soles And Heels Were Infused With Fiber Cording, Thereby Extending The Supply Of Rubber And Creating A Distinctive Speckled Pattern. This Model Is Distinguished By A Custom-Produced Pulverized Hemp Cord Added Sole And Steerhide Upper For Improved Durability.

The Cotton Laces Are Also Custom-Made And Lightly Oil-Coated, As Seen On The Vintage Pair From Our Archive.

Manufacturers Marked The Bottom Of The Sole With A Conservation And/Or Corded Label To Indicate The Use Of Reclaimed Rubber And Cording. The 'Raw-Cord' Graphics On This Boot Were Hand-Painted In Our Kobe Headquarters Before Being Cast Into A Mold.