MK1 General Purpose Aircrew Boot

Performance Characteristics

  • The UK MoD’s regular Aircrew Boot
  • Black, calf length
  • Last developed following large scale anthropometric studies of male and female Aircrew
  • Available in 41 different combinations of length and width
  • Extensive wear testing in course of development involving a wide range of climatic conditions and a full range of Aircraft types and crew stations
  • Tread pattern for optimisation of debris pick-up properties and traction
  • Specially developed to accommodate a wide range of hose types through use of detachable insock
  • Lace ends can be stowed under fold-down collar
  • Outer leather combines a high level of water resistance with a high level of permeability to water vapour
  • High level of water vapour permeability of upper assists to reduce the accumulation of foot moisture in boot and ensures comfortable, healthy feet
  • Excellent moisture absorption properties of all-leather lining and leather  insole also assists to keep hose dry and foot comfortable and healthy
  • Method of sealing seams aims to make seams as water resistant  as the un-seamed leather without blocking off too great an area to the passage of water vapour
  • Exceptionally soft outer leather
  • Lace-in zip attachment can be used as alternative to lace-and-eyelet adjustment and fastening system
  • A rapid acting lace-clamp can be used to fasten