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src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/5c/Bundeswehr-Kampfstiefel_Modell_2007_DMS_-_2.jpg/220px-Bundeswehr-Kampfstiefel_Modell_2007_DMS_-_2.jpg" decoding="async" width="220" height="146" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/5c/Bundeswehr-Kampfstiefel_Modell_2007_DMS_-_2.jpg/330px-Bundeswehr-Kampfstiefel_Modell_2007_DMS_-_2.jpg 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/5c/Bundeswehr-Kampfstiefel_Modell_2007_DMS_-_2.jpg/440px-Bundeswehr-Kampfstiefel_Modell_2007_DMS_-_2.jpg 2x" data-file-width="3008" data-file-height="2000" /></a><figcaption>Standard combat boots of <a href="/wiki/Bundeswehr" title="Bundeswehr">Bundeswehr</a></figcaption></figure> <figure class="mw-default-size" typeof="mw:File/Thumb"><a href="/wiki/File:Bundeswehr-Kampfstiefel_Modell_2007_DMS,_R%C3%BCckansicht.jpg" class="mw-file-description"><img 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src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/e3/Bundeswehr-Kampfstiefel_Modell_2007_DMS_-_Originalsohle.jpg/220px-Bundeswehr-Kampfstiefel_Modell_2007_DMS_-_Originalsohle.jpg" decoding="async" width="220" height="293" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/e3/Bundeswehr-Kampfstiefel_Modell_2007_DMS_-_Originalsohle.jpg/330px-Bundeswehr-Kampfstiefel_Modell_2007_DMS_-_Originalsohle.jpg 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/e3/Bundeswehr-Kampfstiefel_Modell_2007_DMS_-_Originalsohle.jpg/440px-Bundeswehr-Kampfstiefel_Modell_2007_DMS_-_Originalsohle.jpg 2x" data-file-width="810" data-file-height="1080" /></a><figcaption>Sole of BW combat boots</figcaption></figure> <p><b>Combat</b> or <b>tactical boots</b> are military <a href="/wiki/Boot" title="Boot">boots</a> designed to be worn by soldiers during <a href="/wiki/Combat" title="Combat">combat</a> or combat training, as opposed to during <a href="/wiki/Parade" title="Parade">parades</a> and other <a href="/wiki/Ceremonial" class="mw-redirect" title="Ceremonial">ceremonial</a> duties. Modern combat boots are designed to provide a combination of <a href="/wiki/Friction" title="Friction">grip</a>, ankle <a href="/wiki/Joint_stability" title="Joint stability">stability</a>, and foot <a href="/wiki/Protective_clothing" class="mw-redirect" title="Protective clothing">protection</a> suitable for a rugged <a href="/wiki/Natural_environment" title="Natural environment">environment</a>. They are traditionally made of hardened and sometimes <a href="/wiki/Waterproof" class="mw-redirect" title="Waterproof">waterproofed</a> leather. Today, many combat boots incorporate technologies originating in civilian <a href="/wiki/Hiking_boot" title="Hiking boot">hiking boots</a>, such as <a href="/wiki/Gore-Tex" title="Gore-Tex">Gore-Tex</a> nylon side panels, which improve ventilation and comfort. They are also often specialized for certain climates and conditions, such as <a href="/wiki/Jungle_boot" title="Jungle boot">jungle boots</a>, <a href="/wiki/Desert_Combat_Boot" class="mw-redirect" title="Desert Combat Boot">desert boots</a>, and <a href="/wiki/Cold_weather_boot" class="mw-redirect" title="Cold weather boot">cold weather boots</a> as well as specific uses, such as <a href="/wiki/Tanker_boot" title="Tanker boot">tanker boots</a> and <a href="/wiki/Jump_boot" title="Jump boot">jump boots</a>.<sup id="cite_ref-sot_1-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-sot-1"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>1<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-2" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-2"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>2<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-nytB63_3-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-nytB63-3"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>3<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p> <meta property="mw:PageProp/toc" /> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading2"><h2 id="History">History</h2><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Combat_boot&action=edit&section=1" title="Edit section: History"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <figure class="mw-default-size" typeof="mw:File/Thumb"><a href="/wiki/File:Aa_hobnailedboots_01.jpg" class="mw-file-description"><img src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/8c/Aa_hobnailedboots_01.jpg/220px-Aa_hobnailedboots_01.jpg" decoding="async" width="220" height="110" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/8c/Aa_hobnailedboots_01.jpg/330px-Aa_hobnailedboots_01.jpg 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/8c/Aa_hobnailedboots_01.jpg/440px-Aa_hobnailedboots_01.jpg 2x" data-file-width="900" data-file-height="450" /></a><figcaption>Pair of hobnailed boots</figcaption></figure> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="Early">Early</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Combat_boot&action=edit&section=2" title="Edit section: Early"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading4"><h4 id="Classical_era">Classical era</h4><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Combat_boot&action=edit&section=3" title="Edit section: Classical era"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <p>The <a href="/wiki/Roman_legionnaire" class="mw-redirect" title="Roman legionnaire">legionnaires</a> of the <a href="/wiki/Roman_Empire" title="Roman Empire">Roman Empire</a><sup id="cite_ref-4" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-4"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>4<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> wore <a href="/wiki/Hobnail" title="Hobnail">hobnail boots</a>, called <i><a href="/wiki/Caligae" title="Caligae">caligae</a></i>. By the late 1st century the army began to transition into an enclosed boot called <i><a href="/wiki/Calceus" title="Calceus">calceus</a></i>; calcei offered more protection and warmth than the caligae. They quickly became a staple in both Roman military and civilian dress.<sup id="cite_ref-5" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-5"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>5<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading4"><h4 id="England_and_United_Kingdom">England and United Kingdom</h4><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Combat_boot&action=edit&section=4" title="Edit section: England and United Kingdom"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <p>During the <a href="/wiki/English_Civil_War" title="English Civil War">English Civil War</a>, each soldier of the <a href="/wiki/New_Model_Army" title="New Model Army">New Model Army</a> was issued three shoes or ankle boots. After every march, the soldier would rotate them to ensure they received even wear. Following the Restoration, shoes and uniforms followed the civilian pattern: shoes with buckles were used by most armies from 1660 until around 1800. <a href="/wiki/Hessian_(boot)" title="Hessian (boot)">Hessian boots</a> were used by cavalry from the 18th century until <a href="/wiki/World_War_I" title="World War I">World War I</a>. </p><p>Late in the Napoleonic Wars, the British army began issuing ankle boots that replaced the buckle shoes. These types of boots remained in use throughout the 19th century and were used in conflicts including the <a href="/wiki/Crimean_War" title="Crimean War">Crimean War</a> (1853–1856), <a href="/wiki/Anglo-Zulu_War" title="Anglo-Zulu War">First Zulu War</a> (1879), and <a href="/wiki/Boer_War#First_Anglo-Boer_War" class="mw-redirect" title="Boer War">First Boer War</a> (1880–1881). </p><p>These in turn were replaced by <a href="/wiki/Ammunition_boots" class="mw-redirect" title="Ammunition boots">ammunition boots</a>, which were used in a variety of similar design patterns from the late 1880s until the late 1960s. The "George Boots" worn with the Officers' <a href="/wiki/Dress_uniform" class="mw-redirect" title="Dress uniform">dress uniform</a> and <a href="/wiki/Mess_dress" class="mw-redirect" title="Mess dress">mess dress</a> are similar, but they lack the leather counter (heel cap), the toe case (toe-cap) and omit the hobnails, and the steel heel and toe plates. </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading4"><h4 id="United_States">United States</h4><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Combat_boot&action=edit&section=5" title="Edit section: United States"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <p>Infantry regiments of the US military were equipped with calf-high boots in the <a href="/wiki/War_of_1812" title="War of 1812">War of 1812</a>. From the 1820s until before the <a href="/wiki/American_Civil_War" title="American Civil War">American Civil War</a> soldiers were issued ankle-high boots, which were made on straight <a href="/wiki/Last" title="Last">lasts</a>. There was no "left" or "right" boot; instead, they shaped themselves to the wearer's feet over time. As a result, these boots were very uncomfortable until broken in and often resulted in blisters. They were replaced in 1858 with an improved version generally known as <a href="/wiki/Jeff_Davis_boots" class="mw-redirect" title="Jeff Davis boots">Jeff Davis boots</a> after <a href="/wiki/Jefferson_Davis" title="Jefferson Davis">Jefferson Davis</a>, the Secretary of War who re-equipped the army in the 1850s. These were used until the 1880s. </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading2"><h2 id="20th_and_21st_centuries">20th and 21st centuries</h2><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Combat_boot&action=edit&section=6" title="Edit section: 20th and 21st centuries"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="Australia">Australia</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Combat_boot&action=edit&section=7" title="Edit section: Australia"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <figure class="mw-default-size mw-halign-right" typeof="mw:File/Thumb"><a href="/wiki/File:Terra_Australian_Combat_Boot.jpg" class="mw-file-description"><img src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/c4/Terra_Australian_Combat_Boot.jpg" decoding="async" width="127" height="140" class="mw-file-element" data-file-width="127" data-file-height="140" /></a><figcaption>The Australian Terra Combat Boot</figcaption></figure> <p>Since 2000, the <a href="/wiki/Australian_Defence_Force" title="Australian Defence Force">Australian Defence Force</a>, primarily uses the <a href="/wiki/Redback_Boots" title="Redback Boots">Redback Terra Combat Boot</a> as a replacement for the Vietnam War-era General Purpose combat boots. It was given a limited number of tests in 1999, and was later distributed in 2000. Despite the boot's general aptitude for the tasks which the ADF had first put it in place for, it still had major flaws. 90% of all negative feedback from soldiers was about its inappropriate sizing, having only 43 different sizes. Many also claimed that its sole would rot under worst-case tropical circumstances. Various military personnel have also used Rossi boots.<sup id="cite_ref-6" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-6"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>6<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p><p>In mid 2013 a boot trial was undertaken by the ADF to find a replacement for the issued Redback Combat Boot. Boots trialled included updated versions of the Redback Boot as well as various off the shelf boots. At the conclusion of the trial the Danner TFX 8 was selected as the new ADF combat boots: they were comfortable in hot weather and provided good support. However these were found to fail prematurely and were never issued on a large scale. </p><p>As a result, Redback were tasked with once again providing a range of combat boots to the ADF including a General Purpose boot, a Jungle Style boot and a Flame Resistant boot. These boots are being issued on a very limited basis and are currently undergoing limited testing. However early reports are not favourable with complaints of failing eyelets and lack of water resistance. Danners are still being retained as a 'Desert' boot or for those who don't fit the current boot. </p><p>As of December 2017 the Redback Terra style combat boot is still the standard issue combat boot. </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="Argentina">Argentina</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Combat_boot&action=edit&section=8" title="Edit section: Argentina"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <p>In the early 20th century, Argentine soldiers wore hobnail boots with leather gaiters as well as jackboots. The combat boots worn during the <a href="/wiki/Falklands_War" title="Falklands War">Falklands War</a> came with durable stitched rubber soles. These boots continue to be worn today in addition to the later pattern with "EA" stamped on the leg. </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="Belgium">Belgium</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Combat_boot&action=edit&section=9" title="Edit section: Belgium"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <p>Belgian combat boots are marked by the abbreviation "ABL" (Armée Belge / Belgisch Leger), i.e. "Belgian armed forces" in French and Dutch languages. The soles of Belgian combat boots have different markings, according to the soles manufacturers: Rugak, Rubex and Solidor (models of 1970-s). Leather uppers have markings of "GESKA" ("Geska" NV) or "ARWY NV". Belgian Combats of the years 1970-90s come with stitched rubber soles.<sup id="cite_ref-7" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-7"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>7<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> Later pattern made by Urban Body Protection International and come with British type "tyre tread" soles. </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="France">France</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Combat_boot&action=edit&section=10" title="Edit section: France"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <figure class="mw-default-size mw-halign-left" typeof="mw:File/Thumb"><a href="/wiki/File:Rangers_r%C3%A9glementaires_de_l%27Arm%C3%A9e_Fran%C3%A7aise.png" class="mw-file-description"><img src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b4/Rangers_r%C3%A9glementaires_de_l%27Arm%C3%A9e_Fran%C3%A7aise.png/220px-Rangers_r%C3%A9glementaires_de_l%27Arm%C3%A9e_Fran%C3%A7aise.png" decoding="async" width="220" height="220" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b4/Rangers_r%C3%A9glementaires_de_l%27Arm%C3%A9e_Fran%C3%A7aise.png/330px-Rangers_r%C3%A9glementaires_de_l%27Arm%C3%A9e_Fran%C3%A7aise.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b4/Rangers_r%C3%A9glementaires_de_l%27Arm%C3%A9e_Fran%C3%A7aise.png/440px-Rangers_r%C3%A9glementaires_de_l%27Arm%C3%A9e_Fran%C3%A7aise.png 2x" data-file-width="3000" data-file-height="3000" /></a><figcaption>Brand new Mle 1965 combat boots made of shined black leather with direct molded soles.</figcaption></figure> <p>Combat boots of the French army are nicknamed "rangers" because of their similarity to the M 43 American model. Since the end of World War 2, three models have been manufactured. The first model was based on the 1952 combat ankle-boots on which a leather high-top cuff with two buckles were added. It was made of sturdy but very stiff brown colored cowhide leather. It was called <span title="French-language text"><i lang="fr">"brodequin à jambière attenante Mle 1952"</i></span> and was widely distributed from 1956 on, in priority to airborne troops engaged in Algeria. In 1961, a simplified version was introduced, the boot and the leather cuff being made in one piece. In 1965 a new version of the 1961 model was introduced made of shined black grained leather more flexible than the original one. Their soles were of a direct molded type. In 1986 a transitory model with laces and enhanced waterproofing was experimented with under the designation "combat boots model F 2" but was not adopted. The first two models had to be blackened with colored grease and shoe polish. They were issued to French soldiers; including Foreign legionnaires, until the beginning of the 1990s, and then were kept in store in case of conflict. A lot of them have been released on the market after the gendarmerie dropped the territorial defense mission at the beginning of the 21st century. A winter model, with laces and a <a href="/wiki/Gore-Tex" title="Gore-Tex">Gore-Tex</a> lining was introduced in 1998. The third model and a winter model are still in service in the French army but are progressively being replaced in operation by more modern Meindl type boots. </p><p>By the end of the 2000s, following the FÉLIN equipment program, the venerable Mle 1965 pattern was replaced by a Gore-Tex boot designed by <a href="/wiki/Meindl_(company)" title="Meindl (company)">Meindl</a> (based on Meindl "Army Pro" tactical boot and itself derived from "Island" civilian boots) as the main army boot. The boot is known as <span title="French-language text"><i lang="fr">"Botte Félin"</i></span> (Felin boot) and, while there are several contractor beyond Meindl for the actual production of the design including historical French boot provider Argueyrolles, the design is colloquially known as "the Meindl".<sup id="cite_ref-8" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-8"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>8<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> Progressive replacement of Mle 65 was planned starting with combat units sent on missions abroad. In 2014, the German company Haix won the contract to supply French army standard issue shoes with its Nepal Pro model. </p> <div style="clear:both;" class=""></div> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="India">India</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Combat_boot&action=edit&section=11" title="Edit section: India"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <p>The leather combat boots used by the <a href="/wiki/Indian_Army" title="Indian Army">Indian Army</a> "remained unchanged in design for 130 years", other than the addition of a directly moulded sole.<sup id="cite_ref-:0_9-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-:0-9"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>9<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-10" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-10"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>10<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-11" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-11"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>11<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> Combat boots were manufactured exclusively by the India's <a href="/wiki/Ordnance_Factories_Board" class="mw-redirect" title="Ordnance Factories Board">Ordnance Factories Board</a>. In 2017, the <a href="/wiki/Ministry_of_Defence_(India)" title="Ministry of Defence (India)">Ministry of Defence</a> authorized procurement of combat boots from private companies.<sup id="cite_ref-:0_9-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-:0-9"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>9<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> The <a href="/wiki/Defence_Research_and_Development_Organisation" title="Defence Research and Development Organisation">Defence Research and Development Organisation</a> is also developing boots which will enable the tracking of soldiers in snowy locations.<sup id="cite_ref-12" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-12"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>12<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="Norway">Norway</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Combat_boot&action=edit&section=12" title="Edit section: Norway"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <figure class="mw-default-size" typeof="mw:File/Thumb"><a href="/wiki/File:AlfaM77_boots.jpg" class="mw-file-description"><img src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/81/AlfaM77_boots.jpg/220px-AlfaM77_boots.jpg" decoding="async" width="220" height="277" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/81/AlfaM77_boots.jpg/330px-AlfaM77_boots.jpg 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/81/AlfaM77_boots.jpg/440px-AlfaM77_boots.jpg 2x" data-file-width="1644" data-file-height="2070" /></a><figcaption>Norwegian M77 Boots by Alfa</figcaption></figure> <p>The current combat boot used by the <a href="/wiki/Norwegian_Armed_Forces" title="Norwegian Armed Forces">Norwegian Armed Forces</a> is the M77. It was introduced in 1977 and is produced by Samelin AS, originally designed for the Finnish Defence Forces.<sup id="cite_ref-13" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-13"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>13<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> The M77 boot took ten years to develop and strict requirements were set for weight, durability, water resistance, comfort, as well as ease of maintenance and good heat resistance to facilitate quicker drying.<sup id="cite_ref-norskdesign1_14-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-norskdesign1-14"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>14<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> The Norwegian army frequently test boots from other manufacturers, but they have not made any plans to change boots for their soldiers.<sup id="cite_ref-norskdesign1_14-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-norskdesign1-14"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>14<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> The M77 boot has notches along the sole and in the heel made for the <a href="/wiki/NATO" title="NATO">NATO</a> issue <a href="/wiki/Ski_warfare" title="Ski warfare">skis</a> used by the Norwegian Armed Forces. The <a href="/wiki/Ski_bindings" class="mw-redirect" title="Ski bindings">bindings</a> for these skis fit the M77 boots as well as the thick waterproof outer shoes they can be put in. The boots can also be used for <a href="/wiki/Snowshoes" class="mw-redirect" title="Snowshoes">snowshoes</a>. </p> <div style="clear:both;" class=""></div> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="Russia">Russia</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Combat_boot&action=edit&section=13" title="Edit section: Russia"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <figure class="mw-default-size" typeof="mw:File/Thumb"><a href="/wiki/File:%D0%91%D0%BE%D1%82%D0%B8%D0%BD%D0%BA%D0%B8_%D0%B0%D1%80%D0%BC%D0%B5%D0%B9%D1%81%D0%BA%D0%B8%D0%B5_%D1%8E%D1%84%D1%82%D0%B5%D0%B2%D1%8B%D0%B5.JPG" class="mw-file-description"><img src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/cd/%D0%91%D0%BE%D1%82%D0%B8%D0%BD%D0%BA%D0%B8_%D0%B0%D1%80%D0%BC%D0%B5%D0%B9%D1%81%D0%BA%D0%B8%D0%B5_%D1%8E%D1%84%D1%82%D0%B5%D0%B2%D1%8B%D0%B5.JPG/220px-%D0%91%D0%BE%D1%82%D0%B8%D0%BD%D0%BA%D0%B8_%D0%B0%D1%80%D0%BC%D0%B5%D0%B9%D1%81%D0%BA%D0%B8%D0%B5_%D1%8E%D1%84%D1%82%D0%B5%D0%B2%D1%8B%D0%B5.JPG" decoding="async" width="220" height="202" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/cd/%D0%91%D0%BE%D1%82%D0%B8%D0%BD%D0%BA%D0%B8_%D0%B0%D1%80%D0%BC%D0%B5%D0%B9%D1%81%D0%BA%D0%B8%D0%B5_%D1%8E%D1%84%D1%82%D0%B5%D0%B2%D1%8B%D0%B5.JPG/330px-%D0%91%D0%BE%D1%82%D0%B8%D0%BD%D0%BA%D0%B8_%D0%B0%D1%80%D0%BC%D0%B5%D0%B9%D1%81%D0%BA%D0%B8%D0%B5_%D1%8E%D1%84%D1%82%D0%B5%D0%B2%D1%8B%D0%B5.JPG 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/cd/%D0%91%D0%BE%D1%82%D0%B8%D0%BD%D0%BA%D0%B8_%D0%B0%D1%80%D0%BC%D0%B5%D0%B9%D1%81%D0%BA%D0%B8%D0%B5_%D1%8E%D1%84%D1%82%D0%B5%D0%B2%D1%8B%D0%B5.JPG/440px-%D0%91%D0%BE%D1%82%D0%B8%D0%BD%D0%BA%D0%B8_%D0%B0%D1%80%D0%BC%D0%B5%D0%B9%D1%81%D0%BA%D0%B8%D0%B5_%D1%8E%D1%84%D1%82%D0%B5%D0%B2%D1%8B%D0%B5.JPG 2x" data-file-width="836" data-file-height="768" /></a><figcaption>Russian Army boots circa 2008</figcaption></figure> <p>The <a href="/wiki/Imperial_Russian_Army" title="Imperial Russian Army">Imperial Russian Army</a> used <a href="/wiki/Jackboots" class="mw-redirect" title="Jackboots">jackboots</a> (called <i>sapogi</i>) until mid-World War One when it adopted <a href="/wiki/Fashion_boot#Ankle_boot" title="Fashion boot">ankle boots</a> with <a href="/wiki/Puttee" title="Puttee">puttees</a> as did both side of the Russian Civil War. The Soviet army used ankleboots with puttees, and then jackboots until the end of its existence and which continued into the Russian Army of today where they are currently mainly used for public duties such as parades and ceremonies. At the end of 2007, the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation announced a transition from jackboots to combat boots (Ru:Военные ботинки).<sup id="cite_ref-15" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-15"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>15<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> The transition process was delayed, among other reasons, for financial reasons: combat boots cost more than jackboots and wear out faster.<sup id="cite_ref-16" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-16"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>16<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p> <div style="clear:both;" class=""></div> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="Sweden">Sweden</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Combat_boot&action=edit&section=14" title="Edit section: Sweden"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <figure class="mw-default-size" typeof="mw:File/Thumb"><a href="/wiki/File:Army-boots.jpg" class="mw-file-description"><img src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/96/Army-boots.jpg/220px-Army-boots.jpg" decoding="async" width="220" height="244" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/96/Army-boots.jpg/330px-Army-boots.jpg 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/96/Army-boots.jpg/440px-Army-boots.jpg 2x" data-file-width="1314" data-file-height="1458" /></a><figcaption>Swedish army boots made by <a href="/w/index.php?title=Tretorn_Sweden&action=edit&redlink=1" class="new" title="Tretorn Sweden (page does not exist)">Tretorn</a>. These are NOS from 1968. Over time (and with the use of shoe polish) they turn black.</figcaption></figure> <p>The military started using boots in 1779.<sup id="cite_ref-17" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-17"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>17<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> The current model is boot mod. 90 that is designed to be both comfortable and light as well as giving ankle support. They are part of the UNI (Uniform) 90 combat uniform system and are available in a lighter summer version and an insulated winter version with a heavier sole, designed for skiing, using Swedish standard army wood skis. </p> <div style="clear:both;" class=""></div> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="Switzerland">Switzerland</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Combat_boot&action=edit&section=15" title="Edit section: Switzerland"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <p>The Swiss Armed Forces use three models of combat boots. The KS 90 (from the German <span title="German-language text"><i lang="de">Kampfstiefel</i></span> <abbr style="font-size:85%" title="literal translation">lit.</abbr><span style="white-space: nowrap;"> </span><span class="gloss-quot">'</span><span class="gloss-text">combat boot</span><span class="gloss-quot">'</span>), made from black leather and with a flat sole and used for marching on paved roads. The KS14 <span title="German-language text"><i lang="de">Schwer</i></span> ('heavy'), made by the Italian company AKU, is a heavy duty combat boot specially designed for the Swiss Army but also sold to civilians, with metal inserts to protect the foot. Every soldier receives, at the beginning of boot camp, two pairs of KS90 and one pair of KS14. Special Forces corpsmen are outfitted with another custom made boot, developed by the German Meindl for the Swiss Army, the KS08 Schwer AGFA. The KS08 is suitable for every environment, for parachute jumps and fast roping. It allows the mounting of crampons for rock climbing and, like the KS14, it has metal inserts to protect the feet. The army will introduce new boots (KS19 and KS19 <span title="German-language text"><i lang="de">Schwer</i></span>) in the near future.<sup class="noprint Inline-Template" style="white-space:nowrap;">[<i><a href="/wiki/Wikipedia:Manual_of_Style/Words_to_watch#Relative_time_references" title="Wikipedia:Manual of Style/Words to watch"><span title="Clarify the applicable timeframe so that it is unambiguous when read at a later date. (June 2024)">timeframe?</span></a></i>]</sup><sup id="cite_ref-18" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-18"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>18<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="South_Africa">South Africa</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Combat_boot&action=edit&section=16" title="Edit section: South Africa"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <p>Members of The <a href="/wiki/South_African_National_Defence_Force" title="South African National Defence Force">South African National Defense Force</a> (<a href="/wiki/South_African_National_Defence_Force" title="South African National Defence Force">SANDF</a>) are issued brown or black combat boots with 18 lace holes, pimple print leather and stitched rubber soles. The brown boots are worn by members of the South African Army and South African Military Health Service, whereas the black boots are worn by members of the South African Air Force and the South African Navy. </p><p><a href="/wiki/44_Parachute_Regiment_(South_Africa)" title="44 Parachute Regiment (South Africa)">Paratroopers</a> (<a href="/wiki/44_Parachute_Regiment_(South_Africa)" title="44 Parachute Regiment (South Africa)">Parabats</a>) wear a variant known as "Jumpers". These boots are taller, having 22 lace holes, and are heavier, due to the steel plate housed within their double soles. The steel plate prevents the foot from flexing during hard landings when parachuting. They are usually polished with red polish. The colour combination of the brown leather with the red polish creates a shade of maroon that matches their maroon berets. </p><p><a href="/wiki/South_African_Special_Forces" title="South African Special Forces">Special Forces</a> (<a href="/wiki/South_African_Special_Forces" title="South African Special Forces">Recces</a>) are issued tan half-combat boots known as "Waxies." These boots are an evolution of the old Rhodesian anti-tracking boots. The boots are ankle height, having 12 lace holes and an ankle strap at the top which is fastened with a buckle. The leather is thin and breathable and has a smooth wax finish, hence the name. The boots are lightweight, and have stitched rubber anti-tracking soles. These soles are completely flat, leaving behind shallow footprints that appear old and faded. </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="Singapore">Singapore</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Combat_boot&action=edit&section=17" title="Edit section: Singapore"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <figure class="mw-default-size" typeof="mw:File/Thumb"><a href="/wiki/File:SAF_Combat_Boots_circa_2016.jpg" class="mw-file-description"><img alt="Top to bottom: Army Combat Boot (ACB), Enhanced Combat Boot (ECB), RSN Combat Safety Boot, RSAF Combat Safety Boot" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/7f/SAF_Combat_Boots_circa_2016.jpg/220px-SAF_Combat_Boots_circa_2016.jpg" decoding="async" width="220" height="321" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/7f/SAF_Combat_Boots_circa_2016.jpg/330px-SAF_Combat_Boots_circa_2016.jpg 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/7f/SAF_Combat_Boots_circa_2016.jpg/440px-SAF_Combat_Boots_circa_2016.jpg 2x" data-file-width="2766" data-file-height="4032" /></a><figcaption>The <a href="/wiki/Singapore_Armed_Forces" title="Singapore Armed Forces">Singapore Armed Forces</a> combat boots. Top to bottom: Army Combat Boot (ACB), Enhanced Combat Boot (ECB), RSN Combat Safety Boot, RSAF Combat Safety Boot.</figcaption></figure> <figure class="mw-default-size" typeof="mw:File/Thumb"><a href="/wiki/File:SAF_Goretex_Boots.jpg" class="mw-file-description"><img src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/0b/SAF_Goretex_Boots.jpg/220px-SAF_Goretex_Boots.jpg" decoding="async" width="220" height="147" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/0b/SAF_Goretex_Boots.jpg/330px-SAF_Goretex_Boots.jpg 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/0b/SAF_Goretex_Boots.jpg/440px-SAF_Goretex_Boots.jpg 2x" data-file-width="1368" data-file-height="912" /></a><figcaption>The out-of-production Gore-Tex boots</figcaption></figure> <p>The <a href="/wiki/Singapore_Armed_Forces" title="Singapore Armed Forces">Singapore Armed Forces</a> has a few models of combat boots currently produced for its servicemen, namely the Army Combat Boot (ACB), Enhanced Combat Boot (ECB), RSAF Combat Safety Boot, and RSN Combat Safety Boot. </p><p>New enlistees are generally issued the ACB, of which there are two variations, one manufactured by Wellco Peruana, a Peruvian brand, and another manufactured by Altama, a United States brand. Both variations have a near-identical construction, with variations in quality. They feature a part-leather, part-fabric construction for breathability, directly molded soles, and two holes that allow drainage of any water that may have entered. The outsoles are designed to suit jungle environments.<sup id="cite_ref-:1_19-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-:1-19"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>19<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> These boots are similar in design to the U.S. Army <a href="/wiki/Army_Combat_Boot" title="Army Combat Boot">hot weather combat boots</a> and <a href="/wiki/Jungle_boot" title="Jungle boot">jungle boots</a>. </p><p>The ECB is the Spartan XTB by Magnum,<sup id="cite_ref-20" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-20"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>20<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> and is issued to more combat focused units in the <a href="/wiki/Singapore_Army" title="Singapore Army">Singapore Army</a>, such as the infantry, armoured infantry, guards, and commandos. It has a hybrid leather-fabric upper like the ACB, but with lighter weight, fully stitched cupsoles, and an outsole design that is more suited for both urban and jungle environments.<sup id="cite_ref-:1_19-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-:1-19"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>19<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p><p>Both the ACB and the ECB have been in use since December 2016.<sup id="cite_ref-:1_19-2" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-:1-19"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>19<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p><p>Past versions of boots issued within the Singapore Armed Forces include a full leather upper boot with a reinforced toecap (in service until 1993), an improved version that removed the reinforced toecap, reducing weight, and had improved insoles that provided more support and offered better hygiene (in service 1993–2002), the 'Gore-Tex' boots, a revised design with parts of the upper made of <a href="/wiki/Gore-Tex" title="Gore-Tex">Gore-Tex</a>, making it waterproof (in service 2002–2012), and the 'Frontier' boots (named after the manufacturer), of which the Gore-Tex material was replaced with a porous nylon fabric for quick drying, and featured water drainage holes, thus no longer making the boots waterproof (in service 2012–2016). The Frontier boots also had a redesigned sole that was supposed to give improved agility and comfort.<sup id="cite_ref-21" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-21"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>21<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p><p>The Frontier boots had received criticism from some Singapore Army reserve conscripts who were previously issued the <a href="/wiki/Gore-Tex" title="Gore-Tex">Gore-Tex</a> boots. Unlike its predecessor, the Gore-Tex boots, which were padded and waterproof, the Frontier boots did not feature the padding, and instead had an added ankle support strip, which some servicemen claimed made the boot more uncomfortable. The revised design also lost its waterproof properties, which also drew criticism. However, it allowed water to drain out of the boot after a river-crossing. Also, the boot became more ventilated and thus cooler with the revised design. Durability was also an issue in both the second Generation Gore-Tex and also some batches of the Frontiers. At times, the sole of the boot will come apart since it is only glued to the shell of the boot and not stitched. Some servicemen would also find their Frontier boots' stitching coming apart after some weeks of usage, or even the soles disintegrating and cracking after prolonged use or storage. The succeeding ACB addressed the durability issue with directly molded soles, and is also purportedly more comfortable.<sup id="cite_ref-:1_19-3" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-:1-19"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>19<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p><p>Non-combat ground crew and airbase personnel of the <a href="/wiki/Republic_of_Singapore_Air_Force" title="Republic of Singapore Air Force">Republic of Singapore Air Force</a> are issued the RSAF Combat Safety Boots, manufactured by Frontier, for use in airbases. The RSAF boots feature padded sides, an outsole that is more suited to urban environments, a side-zip with a Velcro fastener, and a composite toe. Aircrew are instead issued the 800ST flight boots by Belleville that are waterproof, have a full leather upper, are steel-toed, and have a similar design to the U.S. Army <a href="/wiki/Army_Combat_Boot" title="Army Combat Boot">temperate weather combat boots</a>, albeit with different materials. Personnel in the combat focused 'Ground Based Air Defence' units, along with security troopers tasked to guard airbases, are issued boots and uniforms as if they were in the army. </p><p>The <a href="/wiki/Republic_of_Singapore_Navy" title="Republic of Singapore Navy">Republic of Singapore Navy</a> servicemen are issued the modified version of the RSAF's safety boots. The modifications include the two water outlets (similar to the Singapore Army's standard issue boots), and a reduction in height from a high-cut boot to a mid-cut. </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="Spain">Spain</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Combat_boot&action=edit&section=18" title="Edit section: Spain"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <style data-mw-deduplicate="TemplateStyles:r1251242444">.mw-parser-output .ambox{border:1px solid #a2a9b1;border-left:10px solid #36c;background-color:#fbfbfb;box-sizing:border-box}.mw-parser-output .ambox+link+.ambox,.mw-parser-output .ambox+link+style+.ambox,.mw-parser-output .ambox+link+link+.ambox,.mw-parser-output .ambox+.mw-empty-elt+link+.ambox,.mw-parser-output .ambox+.mw-empty-elt+link+style+.ambox,.mw-parser-output .ambox+.mw-empty-elt+link+link+.ambox{margin-top:-1px}html body.mediawiki .mw-parser-output .ambox.mbox-small-left{margin:4px 1em 4px 0;overflow:hidden;width:238px;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:88%;line-height:1.25em}.mw-parser-output .ambox-speedy{border-left:10px solid #b32424;background-color:#fee7e6}.mw-parser-output .ambox-delete{border-left:10px solid #b32424}.mw-parser-output .ambox-content{border-left:10px solid #f28500}.mw-parser-output .ambox-style{border-left:10px solid #fc3}.mw-parser-output .ambox-move{border-left:10px solid #9932cc}.mw-parser-output .ambox-protection{border-left:10px solid #a2a9b1}.mw-parser-output .ambox .mbox-text{border:none;padding:0.25em 0.5em;width:100%}.mw-parser-output .ambox .mbox-image{border:none;padding:2px 0 2px 0.5em;text-align:center}.mw-parser-output .ambox .mbox-imageright{border:none;padding:2px 0.5em 2px 0;text-align:center}.mw-parser-output .ambox .mbox-empty-cell{border:none;padding:0;width:1px}.mw-parser-output .ambox .mbox-image-div{width:52px}@media(min-width:720px){.mw-parser-output .ambox{margin:0 10%}}@media print{body.ns-0 .mw-parser-output .ambox{display:none!important}}</style><table class="box-Original_research plainlinks metadata ambox ambox-content ambox-Original_research" role="presentation"><tbody><tr><td class="mbox-image"><div class="mbox-image-div"><span typeof="mw:File"><span><img alt="" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/b/b4/Ambox_important.svg/40px-Ambox_important.svg.png" decoding="async" width="40" height="40" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/b/b4/Ambox_important.svg/60px-Ambox_important.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/b/b4/Ambox_important.svg/80px-Ambox_important.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="40" data-file-height="40" /></span></span></div></td><td class="mbox-text"><div class="mbox-text-span">This section <b>possibly contains <a href="/wiki/Wikipedia:No_original_research" title="Wikipedia:No original research">original research</a></b>.<span class="hide-when-compact"> Please <a class="external text" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Combat_boot&action=edit">improve it</a> by <a href="/wiki/Wikipedia:Verifiability" title="Wikipedia:Verifiability">verifying</a> the claims made and adding <a href="/wiki/Wikipedia:Citing_sources#Inline_citations" title="Wikipedia:Citing sources">inline citations</a>. Statements consisting only of original research should be removed.</span> <span class="date-container"><i>(<span class="date">October 2015</span>)</i></span><span class="hide-when-compact"><i> (<small><a href="/wiki/Help:Maintenance_template_removal" title="Help:Maintenance template removal">Learn how and when to remove this message</a></small>)</i></span></div></td></tr></tbody></table> <p>Before 1979, the Spanish army had issued triple-buckled boots, with full lace-up boots becoming common from 1984 to 1986. During the 1980s Spain changed boot suppliers and had many variations of design including Vibram or Panamá sole, buckles or laces, and eyelets or speed lace. There were three common models: </p> <ul><li>Regular – The general-issue boot used for instruction and campaign, it had a medium sole thickness and a few cleats. Smooth-soled versions fell into disuse over time, leaving only the instruction and campaign model.</li> <li>Walking – A lighter-constructed version of the regular boot with no cleats. It had a distinctive peculiarity as a boot to wear comfortably in the street, on flat ground, and was commonly known as <span title="Spanish-language text"><i lang="es">vulgarmente</i></span> (crude or vulgar) for its thin soles.</li> <li>Paratrooper – A boot exclusive to paratrooper units. It lacked the issue triple buckles (due to the hazard of hooking the parachute lines), and was slightly higher with extra shin-to-foot support and reinforced toe and heel.</li></ul> <p>This was the general approach in the late 1970s and early 1980s. During this period the manufacturer, Segarra, had various major problems which prevented regular deliveries on their supply contract with the Ministry of Defence. This eventually led to Segarra's closure, with Imipiel chosen as an alternative provider. </p><p>Imipiel-manufactured boots were copies of the Segarra models but proved to be inferior, with poorly-attached soles that opened and peeled-off with relative ease, greatly shortening their useful lifetime. In an attempt to overcome the debonding problem, Imipiel changed the outsole, removing the cleats, and incorporated "Panama" type soles. </p><p>The Ministry initiated parallel studies for the final adoption of a new model boot, accepting new concepts on the original boot of instruction and campaign and benefits of the paratrooper-styled boot. </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="United_Kingdom">United Kingdom</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Combat_boot&action=edit&section=19" title="Edit section: United Kingdom"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <link rel="mw-deduplicated-inline-style" href="mw-data:TemplateStyles:r1251242444"><table class="box-Expert_needed plainlinks metadata ambox ambox-content" role="presentation"><tbody><tr><td class="mbox-image"><div class="mbox-image-div"><span typeof="mw:File"><span><img alt="" src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/b/b4/Ambox_important.svg/40px-Ambox_important.svg.png" decoding="async" width="40" height="40" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/b/b4/Ambox_important.svg/60px-Ambox_important.svg.png 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/b/b4/Ambox_important.svg/80px-Ambox_important.svg.png 2x" data-file-width="40" data-file-height="40" /></span></span></div></td><td class="mbox-text"><div class="mbox-text-span">This article <b>needs attention from an expert in Military history</b>. The specific problem is: <b>content about 2012 boots was written in future tense despite information presumably being 12 years in the past – please verify.</b><span class="hide-when-compact"> <a href="/wiki/Wikipedia:WikiProject_Military_history" title="Wikipedia:WikiProject Military history">WikiProject Military history</a> may be able to help recruit an expert.</span> <span class="date-container"><i>(<span class="date">June 2024</span>)</i></span></div></td></tr></tbody></table> <p>During the First World War, the British army introduced a variation of <a href="/wiki/Ammunition_boot" title="Ammunition boot">ammunition boot</a> designated Boots, Type B5.<sup id="cite_ref-22" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-22"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>22<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> These were made from brown leather and generally lacked toecaps. They featured <a href="/wiki/Hobnail" title="Hobnail">hobnailed</a> soles. </p><p>The British Army introduced the DMS (Direct Moulded Sole) ankle boot in 1958.<sup class="noprint Inline-Template Template-Fact" style="white-space:nowrap;">[<i><a href="/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed" title="Wikipedia:Citation needed"><span title="This claim needs references to reliable sources. (August 2012)">citation needed</span></a></i>]</sup> This had a moulded plastic sole and was externally similar to the World War II Ammunition Boot. However, they featured a low sideless tongue which allowed water to get in over the top of the foot. Once water had got into the boot, it would evaporate through the top of the boot but not through the plastic sole, thereby keeping the foot wet and accelerating the development of <a href="/wiki/Trench_foot" title="Trench foot">trench foot</a>. Although mesh insoles were issued to combat this, they were themselves fragile and could lead to 'burning' of the sole of the foot,<sup class="noprint Inline-Template Template-Fact" style="white-space:nowrap;">[<i><a href="/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed" title="Wikipedia:Citation needed"><span title="This claim needs references to reliable sources. (October 2014)">citation needed</span></a></i>]</sup> with the result that most soldiers used commercially available sports-shoe insoles instead. This type of boot continued in service until the mid-1980s, after its unsatisfactory characteristics became a matter of public concern owing to the severe cases<sup class="noprint Inline-Template Template-Fact" style="white-space:nowrap;">[<i><a href="/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed" title="Wikipedia:Citation needed"><span title="This claim needs references to reliable sources. (August 2012)">citation needed</span></a></i>]</sup> of trench foot incurred during the <a href="/wiki/Falklands_War" title="Falklands War">Falklands War</a>. The DMS boot was worn with anklets or wind-around <a href="/wiki/Puttee" title="Puttee">puttees</a>. </p><p>The immediate successor of the DMS boot was the "Boot, Combat, High" (BCH).<sup id="cite_ref-23" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-23"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>23<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> These were essentially the DMS boots, but made of smooth leather (as opposed to pebble grain leather), lacking toecaps and extended up to the calf. The design of the boots could cause acute <a href="/wiki/Tendonitis" class="mw-redirect" title="Tendonitis">tendonitis</a>. A MkII version was introduced to solve this. One advantage was that it was not supposed to be 'bulled' to a mirror shine. </p><p>The Combat Assault Boots (CAB) were current issue until 2012, and were used primarily for combat training and general service, although privately purchased boots were often deemed acceptable as long as they were made of black leather.<sup class="noprint Inline-Template Template-Fact" style="white-space:nowrap;">[<i><a href="/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed" title="Wikipedia:Citation needed"><span title="This claim needs references to reliable sources. (August 2012)">citation needed</span></a></i>]</sup> The <a href="/wiki/Foot_Guards" class="mw-redirect" title="Foot Guards">Foot Guards</a> still use modified <a href="/wiki/Ammunition_boots" class="mw-redirect" title="Ammunition boots">ammunition boots</a>. These boots, being primarily made of leather, can be brought to a high shine for the ceremonial purpose, although boots used as every-day military footwear tend to be left comparatively dull, but clean. </p><p>Various levels of shine can be achieved with CAB. However, when on exercise (in the field) or on operations, soldiers are only required to shine their boots to combat high.<sup class="noprint Inline-Template Template-Fact" style="white-space:nowrap;">[<i><a href="/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed" title="Wikipedia:Citation needed"><span title="This claim needs references to reliable sources. (August 2012)">citation needed</span></a></i>]</sup> </p><p>Jungle boots supplied by various manufacturers are also commonly worn in barracks due to the ability to carry out loaded marches faster and for longer.<sup class="noprint Inline-Template Template-Fact" style="white-space:nowrap;">[<i><a href="/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed" title="Wikipedia:Citation needed"><span title="This claim needs references to reliable sources. (August 2012)">citation needed</span></a></i>]</sup> </p><p>From 2012 Armed Forces personnel have a <a href="/wiki/List_of_equipment_of_the_British_Army#Personal_equipment" title="List of equipment of the British Army">newly designed range of brown combat boots</a> to replace the black and <a href="/wiki/Desert" title="Desert">desert</a> <a href="/wiki/Combat" title="Combat">combat</a> footwear they previously wore. Personnel have the choice of five different boots depending on where they are based and what role they are in. </p> <ul><li>Desert Combat – worn by dismounted troops conducting medium to high levels of activity in <a href="/wiki/Desert" title="Desert">desert</a> type environments with temperatures exceeding 40 degrees Celsius.</li> <li>Desert Patrol – worn by drivers/armoured troops conducting lower levels of activity in desert type environments exceeding 40 degrees Celsius.</li> <li>Temperate Combat – worn by dismounted troops for medium to high levels of activity in <a href="/wiki/Temperate" class="mw-redirect" title="Temperate">temperate</a> (European) climates.</li> <li>Patrol – worn by <a href="/wiki/Mounted_infantry" title="Mounted infantry">mounted troops</a> (drivers/armoured troops) taking part in lower levels of activity in temperate (European) climates.</li> <li>Cold Wet Weather – worn by dismounted troops for medium to high levels of activity in temperatures down to –20 degrees Celsius.</li></ul> <p>Each of the five boot types comes in two different styles, so personnel can wear whichever one is more comfortable for them. The new brown boots, which have been developed to match the <a href="/wiki/Multi-Terrain_Pattern" title="Multi-Terrain Pattern">MTP</a> uniform worn by Service personnel, are made in two different fittings designed for the first time to take account of the different shapes of men's and women's feet. The previous black boots continued being worn with most non-camouflage uniforms as well as by units on parade in full dress uniform, such as regiments performing ceremonial duties in central London.<sup id="cite_ref-24" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-24"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>24<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p><p>As of 2018, the five categories previously issued were changed to simplify the choices available. The Italian manufacturer AKU now supply their Pilgrim model as an option for a high liability boot alongside Altberg.<sup id="cite_ref-25" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-25"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>25<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading3"><h3 id="United_States_2">United States</h3><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Combat_boot&action=edit&section=20" title="Edit section: United States"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <p>The <b>1917 <a href="/wiki/Trench_Boot" class="mw-redirect" title="Trench Boot">Trench Boot</a></b> was an adaptation of the boots American manufacturers were selling to the French and Belgian armies at the beginning of <a href="/wiki/World_War_I" title="World War I">World War I</a>. In American service, it replaced the Russet Marching Shoe. The boot was made of tanned <a href="/wiki/Cowhide" title="Cowhide">cowhide</a> with a half middle sole covered by a full sole. Iron plates were fixed to the heel. It was a great improvement, however it lacked <a href="/wiki/Waterproof" class="mw-redirect" title="Waterproof">waterproofing</a>. It soon evolved into the <b>1918 Trench Boot</b>, also called the <b>Pershing Boot</b> after <a href="/wiki/General_John_Pershing" class="mw-redirect" title="General John Pershing">General John Pershing</a>, who oversaw its creation. The boot used heavier leather in its construction, and had several minor changes from the 1917 Boot. </p> <figure class="mw-default-size mw-halign-right" typeof="mw:File/Thumb"><a href="/wiki/File:Combat_Boots.jpg" class="mw-file-description"><img src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/0b/Combat_Boots.jpg/220px-Combat_Boots.jpg" decoding="async" width="220" height="194" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/0b/Combat_Boots.jpg/330px-Combat_Boots.jpg 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/0b/Combat_Boots.jpg 2x" data-file-width="428" data-file-height="377" /></a><figcaption>M-1943 Combat Service Boots.</figcaption></figure> <p>The first true modern combat boots in the US Army, officially titled "Boots, Combat Service", were introduced in conjunction with the <a href="/wiki/M-1943_Uniform_Ensemble" class="mw-redirect" title="M-1943 Uniform Ensemble">M-1943 Uniform Ensemble</a> during <a href="/wiki/World_War_II" title="World War II">World War II</a>.<sup id="cite_ref-od_26-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-od-26"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>26<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-autogenerated2_27-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-autogenerated2-27"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>27<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> They were modified service shoes, with an extended, rough-out or, more commonly, a smooth leather high-top cuff added.<sup id="cite_ref-od_26-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-od-26"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>26<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> The cuff was closed using two buckles, allowing the boots to replace the existing service shoes and leggings worn by most soldiers with a more convenient and practical solution.<sup id="cite_ref-od_26-2" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-od-26"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>26<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> The boots, and the service shoes from which they were made, had a one piece sole and heel, made from molded synthetic or reclaimed rubber.<sup id="cite_ref-od_26-3" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-od-26"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>26<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-autogenerated2_27-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-autogenerated2-27"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>27<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-28" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-28"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>28<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> These "double buckle" boots were worn through the <a href="/wiki/Korean_War" title="Korean War">Korean War</a> as a substitute for the Boots, Russet, Leather Lace Up introduced in 1948. The first type of Combat Boots, or Combat Tropical boots were based on the "buckle boot" design and worn during the early parts of the Vietnam War.<sup id="cite_ref-autogenerated1_29-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-autogenerated1-29"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>29<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p> <figure class="mw-default-size" typeof="mw:File/Thumb"><a href="/wiki/File:CombatBoot.jpg" class="mw-file-description"><img src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b5/CombatBoot.jpg/220px-CombatBoot.jpg" decoding="async" width="220" height="165" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b5/CombatBoot.jpg/330px-CombatBoot.jpg 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b5/CombatBoot.jpg/440px-CombatBoot.jpg 2x" data-file-width="800" data-file-height="600" /></a><figcaption>Boots similar to the older IDF combat boots</figcaption></figure> <figure class="mw-default-size" typeof="mw:File/Thumb"><a href="/wiki/File:Basictraining_boots.jpg" class="mw-file-description"><img src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/09/Basictraining_boots.jpg/220px-Basictraining_boots.jpg" decoding="async" width="220" height="331" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/09/Basictraining_boots.jpg/330px-Basictraining_boots.jpg 1.5x, //upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/09/Basictraining_boots.jpg/440px-Basictraining_boots.jpg 2x" data-file-width="2848" data-file-height="4288" /></a><figcaption>U.S. Army soldiers are issued their boots</figcaption></figure> <p>In 1957, the US Army switched to shined black combat boots, although the transition to black boots was not completed until late in the <a href="/wiki/Vietnam_War" title="Vietnam War">Vietnam War</a>, which also saw the introduction of the <a href="/wiki/Jungle_boot" title="Jungle boot">jungle boot</a>.<sup id="cite_ref-nytB63_3-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-nytB63-3"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>3<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-autogenerated1_29-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-autogenerated1-29"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>29<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-30" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-30"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>30<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> Both of these boots had a direct molded sole.<sup id="cite_ref-31" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-31"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>31<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> The jungle boot had a black leather lower and an olive drab canvas (later nylon) upper.<sup id="cite_ref-32" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-32"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>32<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> Black boots continued to be worn following Vietnam, with the <a href="/wiki/M81_BDU" class="mw-redirect" title="M81 BDU">M81 BDU</a>, although non-shine boots were considered by the Army.<sup id="cite_ref-nytB63_3-2" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-nytB63-3"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>3<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-33" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-33"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>33<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-34" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-34"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>34<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-35" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-35"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>35<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> As the BDU was replaced with the <a href="/wiki/MCCUU" class="mw-redirect" title="MCCUU">MCCUU</a>, <a href="/wiki/Army_Combat_Uniform" title="Army Combat Uniform">Army Combat Uniform</a>, and <a href="/wiki/Airman_Battle_Uniform" title="Airman Battle Uniform">Airman Battle Uniform</a> the services moved to more practical, non-shine footwear.<sup id="cite_ref-nytB63_3-3" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-nytB63-3"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>3<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-36" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-36"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>36<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> The only current military service mandating shined black combat boots are the United States Naval <a href="/wiki/Sea_Cadet_Corps" class="mw-redirect" title="Sea Cadet Corps">Sea Cadet Corps</a>, the Auxiliary Cadet Detachment of the Naval forces, and the <a href="/wiki/Civil_Air_Patrol" title="Civil Air Patrol">Civil Air Patrol</a>, the Auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force, in conjunction with the <a href="/wiki/Battle_Dress_Uniform" title="Battle Dress Uniform">BDU</a> utility uniform.<sup id="cite_ref-37" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-37"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>37<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p><p>As the <a href="/wiki/United_States_Marine_Corps" title="United States Marine Corps">United States Marine Corps</a> made the transition from its <a href="/wiki/Battle_Dress_Uniform" title="Battle Dress Uniform">utility uniform</a> to the <a href="/wiki/MCCUU" class="mw-redirect" title="MCCUU">MCCUU</a>, they discarded shined black combat boots, and switched to more functional tan rough-out (non-shine) combat boots, with either hot weather or temperate weather versions. The standard-issue boot is the Bates Waterproof USMC combat boot. Commercial versions of this boot are authorized without limitation other than they must be at least 8 inches (20 cm) in height and bear the <a href="/wiki/Eagle,_Globe,_and_Anchor" title="Eagle, Globe, and Anchor">Eagle, Globe, and Anchor</a> on the outer heel of each boot. Beginning on October 1, 2016, Marine Corps personnel were authorized to wear various Marine Corps Combat Boot models from Danner, Belleville, McRae and Bates, and Rugged all-terrain boots from Danner.<sup id="cite_ref-38" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-38"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>38<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p><p>The <a href="/wiki/United_States_Army" title="United States Army">United States Army</a> followed suit in 2002 with the introduction of the <a href="/wiki/Army_Combat_Uniform" title="Army Combat Uniform">Army Combat Uniform</a>, which also switched to tan rough-out combat boots, called the <a href="/wiki/Army_Combat_Boot" title="Army Combat Boot">Army Combat Boot</a>, and cotton socks.<sup id="cite_ref-sot_1-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-sot-1"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>1<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup><sup id="cite_ref-nytB63_3-4" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-nytB63-3"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>3<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> Commercial versions of this boot are authorized without limitation other than they must be at least eight inches in height and are no longer authorized to have a 'shoe-like' appearance.<sup id="cite_ref-39" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-39"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>39<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> Two versions exist: a 2.5-pound (1.1 kg) temperate weather boot, and a 2-pound (0.9 kg) hot weather (desert) boot.<sup id="cite_ref-sot_1-2" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-sot-1"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>1<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> Current manufacturers include (but are not limited to) Altama, Bates, <a href="/w/index.php?title=Belleville_Boot&action=edit&redlink=1" class="new" title="Belleville Boot (page does not exist)">Belleville Boot</a>, McRae, <a href="/wiki/Rocky_Brands,_Inc." class="mw-redirect" title="Rocky Brands, Inc.">Rocky</a>, Warson Brands/Converse, and Wellco.<sup id="cite_ref-sot_1-3" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-sot-1"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>1<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p><p>The <a href="/wiki/US_Air_Force" class="mw-redirect" title="US Air Force">US Air Force</a> used a sage green suede combat boot with its <a href="/wiki/Airman_Battle_Uniform" title="Airman Battle Uniform">Airman Battle Uniform</a>, although a tan version was authorized until 2011, when the green boot became mandatory.<sup id="cite_ref-40" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-40"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>40<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> The <a href="/wiki/Airman_Battle_Uniform" title="Airman Battle Uniform">Airman Battle Uniform</a> was phased out in 2021 and replaced with the <a href="/wiki/Army_Combat_Uniform" title="Army Combat Uniform">Army Combat Uniform</a> in <a href="/wiki/Operational_Camouflage_Pattern" title="Operational Camouflage Pattern">Operational Camouflage Pattern</a>, with the boots authorized only in Coyote Brown.<sup id="cite_ref-41" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-41"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>41<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading2"><h2 id="Fashion">Fashion</h2><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Combat_boot&action=edit&section=21" title="Edit section: Fashion"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <figure class="mw-default-size" typeof="mw:File/Thumb"><a href="/wiki/File:Tattoos_by_Martin_Roberson_of_Lucky_Stars_Tattoo.jpg" class="mw-file-description"><img src="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/6a/Tattoos_by_Martin_Roberson_of_Lucky_Stars_Tattoo.jpg/220px-Tattoos_by_Martin_Roberson_of_Lucky_Stars_Tattoo.jpg" decoding="async" width="220" height="320" class="mw-file-element" srcset="//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/6a/Tattoos_by_Martin_Roberson_of_Lucky_Stars_Tattoo.jpg 1.5x" data-file-width="309" data-file-height="450" /></a><figcaption>Combat boots worn as fashion apparel.</figcaption></figure> <p>Combat boots are popular as fashion clothing primarily in the <a href="/wiki/Gothic_fashion" title="Gothic fashion">gothic</a>, <a href="/wiki/Punk_fashion" title="Punk fashion">punk</a>, <a href="/wiki/Grunge_fashion" title="Grunge fashion">grunge</a>, <a href="/wiki/Heavy_metal_fashion" title="Heavy metal fashion">heavy metal</a>, <a href="/wiki/Industrial_fashion" class="mw-redirect" title="Industrial fashion">industrial</a>, <a href="/wiki/Skinhead#Footwear" title="Skinhead">skinhead</a>, and <a href="/wiki/BDSM_fashion" class="mw-redirect" title="BDSM fashion">BDSM</a> fashions, and as work boots, but are becoming more and more mainstream.<sup id="cite_ref-42" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-42"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>42<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> Beyond fashion as such, many individuals choose to wear combat boots simply due to durability, comfort and other utilities, as the boots are specifically designed to be comfortable to wear in a variety of changing conditions for long durations without significant long-term wear. Combat boots have a longer lifespan than fashion boots, which can give them a vintage feel, even after recrafting. For these and other reasons, they can be purchased at <a href="/wiki/Military_surplus" title="Military surplus">military surplus</a> stores.<sup class="noprint Inline-Template Template-Fact" style="white-space:nowrap;">[<i><a href="/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed" title="Wikipedia:Citation needed"><span title="This claim needs references to reliable sources. (June 2024)">citation needed</span></a></i>]</sup> </p> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading2"><h2 id="See_also">See also</h2><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Combat_boot&action=edit&section=22" title="Edit section: See also"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <ul><li><a href="/wiki/Cold_weather_boot" class="mw-redirect" title="Cold weather boot">Cold weather boot</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Desert_Combat_Boot" class="mw-redirect" title="Desert Combat Boot">Desert Combat Boot</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Jackboot" title="Jackboot">Jackboot</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Modular_Boot_System" title="Modular Boot System">Modular Boot System</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Mountain_Combat_Boot" title="Mountain Combat Boot">Mountain Combat Boot</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Tanker_boot" title="Tanker boot">Tanker boot</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Jungle_boot" title="Jungle boot">Jungle boot</a></li> <li><a href="/wiki/Bovver_boot" title="Bovver boot">Bovver boot</a></li></ul> <div class="mw-heading mw-heading2"><h2 id="References">References</h2><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/w/index.php?title=Combat_boot&action=edit&section=23" title="Edit section: References"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></div> <style data-mw-deduplicate="TemplateStyles:r1239543626">.mw-parser-output .reflist{margin-bottom:0.5em;list-style-type:decimal}@media screen{.mw-parser-output .reflist{font-size:90%}}.mw-parser-output .reflist .references{font-size:100%;margin-bottom:0;list-style-type:inherit}.mw-parser-output .reflist-columns-2{column-width:30em}.mw-parser-output .reflist-columns-3{column-width:25em}.mw-parser-output .reflist-columns{margin-top:0.3em}.mw-parser-output .reflist-columns ol{margin-top:0}.mw-parser-output .reflist-columns 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