Albert Ball ...the boots ...help needed !

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Hi all

Can we have your thoughts on what type of boots Albert Ball VC is wearing in these pictures , I know boots were often private purchase as well as issued

Any references are welcome


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Nap
 
I don't think they are issue items. The full lacing was popular in Europe, whereas British issue boots were laced to just above the instep, then had a leather gaiter secured by three straps. They were a lot easier to put on (I can vouch for that!). So, I'd go for private purchase, possibly in France. There used to be a French bootmaker who attended Military Odyssey every year and coincidentally he had boots on display remarkably like the ones Ball is wearing. They look like very soft leather judging by the folds above the ankle.

Why are you asking about boots? You don't do legs!:D

Phil
 
I don't think they are issue items. The full lacing was popular in Europe, whereas British issue boots were laced to just above the instep, then had a leather gaiter secured by three straps. They were a lot easier to put on (I can vouch for that!). So, I'd go for private purchase, possibly in France. There used to be a French bootmaker who attended Military Odyssey every year and coincidentally he had boots on display remarkably like the ones Ball is wearing. They look like very soft leather judging by the folds above the ankle.

Why are you asking about boots? You don't do legs!:D

Phil


Cheers Phil .....I can't find pics of this type ...as for questions it's for a project !

Nap
 
I don't think they are issue items. The full lacing was popular in Europe, whereas British issue boots were laced to just above the instep, then had a leather gaiter secured by three straps. They were a lot easier to put on (I can vouch for that!). So, I'd go for private purchase, possibly in France. There used to be a French bootmaker who attended Military Odyssey every year and coincidentally he had boots on display remarkably like the ones Ball is wearing. They look like very soft leather judging by the folds above the ankle.

Why are you asking about boots? You don't do legs!:D

Phil

After so many bust, he will now paint only legs ;)

Definetely french pilot boots, perhaps a friend of Guynemer

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Cheers Phil .....I can't find pics of this type ...as for questions it's for a project !

Nap
Another in Dolman series mate ;-)
If so really do look forward to seeing what team can do on this ace. Keep us posted.
MikeTheKiwi
 
Another in Dolman series mate ;-)
If so really do look forward to seeing what team can do on this ace. Keep us posted.
MikeTheKiwi


Yes it will be Dolman ..but fear not I won't be doing legs !

Hope your well and safe


After so many bust, he will no paint only legs ;)

Definetely french pilot boots, perhaps a friend of Guynemer

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Possibly could be French boots need to check references

Nap
 
I have an identical pair to the brown ones on the second photo. They take about a week to lace up but look good on.

Phil
 
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