Anybody know where ya can get hold of a pair of old style KSB's ? They were considered de riguer for a squaddy years back and I would love to get hold of a pair, even if there 2nd hand
I see this is an old post so it may not be relevant any more.
They were De Rigeur if you were a ninja during the 80's and if you were seen wearing a pair, around Hereford, you'd get a lot of funny looks and sometimes even questioned, even if you knew the person before they re-badged.
I have looked myself over the past couple of years and even bought a pair of the new ones, which are just not the same. They are one lace loop less, use a different type of loop, just not the same quality as they started falling apart after a few miles and don't have the same look.
Not sure you'll find some you could try Silvermans they have a small selection and if you want leather, Altberg Mountain boots might fit the bill, they are the same style, in fact I might try a pair of them myself. I'm not sure if they still have second hand, they did when I visited many years ago, as did Henry du Bora's in Aldershot. If you give them a ring, they do have the Lowa Mountain boot also same style. There was a big military surplus store in Pompei that did second hand, think it might be called Andy's now.
I have had my KSB's for more than 15 years and have done a fair mileage. There is a hole, probably in the same place as johnboy has mentioned. A bit of flexible silicon, a pair of gaiters, if it looks like rain and I'm good to go. I know it's bit odd but they are still the dogs cahuna's, comfortable and living in Slovenia now I still use them for paragliding and walking.
Anyway good luck with the hunt if you haven't already found something.