The 1939 pattern (22/C 225-233) is the rarest of the WW2 period RAF footwear. In order to save leather the order went out to construct the leg part out of vulcanised canvas material, the problem was that the canvas absorbed water and this would freeze when the aeroplane reached the desired height, hence the short one year production period and scarcity of the original vintage items.
Our modern boots are made to the original spec with real shearling wool linings, calf leather, as per the originals, and a dry waxed canvas which, unlike the originals, actually does keep water out of the fabric. Just like the originals, these boots are manufactured exclusively for us in Northampton, England.
● SIZE: UK6 – UK12
Left: Modern-day pilot Andy Goodall and his 1951 T6 Harvard. Middle: Non-slip British Dainite heel and milled leather sole, Goodyear welted to enable re-soling when necessary. Right: Back view.
Another photo of Andy Goodall’s boots in use. Photograph by Nick Clements
Adjuster Strap.
Left: Pull-on Loops and British Shearling Lining. Right: 1930’s D Lewis Ltd Label
Proprietor of Vulcan Classics, Algy McCormack wears Universal Racer Mk2 1930s 40s in Veg tanned black cow, Washed Denim Jeans J002, 1939 Pattern RAF Boots.
