Back in the 1930’s, D Lewis Ltd was equally well known amongst Aviators and Motor Cyclists and during WW2, D Lewis Ltd supplied members of the RAF with Flying helmets, Goggles, Gloves, Scarves and Flying boots, Officers could receive a 10% discount for bespoke made items at the shop.<\/p>\n
This year we reintroduce the Flying boots back into the range, carefully researched right down the to the correct buckles, the shearling lining is sourced from a Tannery in the West Country, the leather nowadays is a high grade Cowhide for durability during everyday wear, soles are leather and the heels are rubber with a pattern identical to those found on many vintage RAF flying boots.<\/p>\n
Currently available in sizes 6-12.<\/p>\n
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Soles are stitched-on using the Goodyear welting system meaning they can be replaced when worn, these boots will last a lifetime.<\/p>\n
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The British shearling reaches right to the tip of the toes and also covers the the inner soles.<\/p>\n
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Vintage WW2 D Lewis Ltd labels have been reproduced for added authenticity.<\/p>\n
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The box stitching attaches leather ‘Pull On’ loops to aid insertion of the foot.<\/p>\n
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Left: Catalogue scan from a WW2 period D Lewis Ltd catalogue. Right: Image from FLIGHT magazine, July 1939.<\/p>\n
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The D Lewis boots 204A Flying Boots are still made in the traditional manner by Northampton craftsmen.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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