Ammo Boots/Hobnail Boots

[Joonsy]

What does fully sprung mean ?.

I had a new pair of hobnails back in the early 70's, got mine from Wakefields army stores(are they still around ?)when army surplus was dirt cheap.My dad being ex guards, thought they were "proper boots"not like the girly Dr martens folks were wearing.

Rob

''Wakefields'', crikey that brings back some memories.

 

[ph5172]

I have a brand new pair of ammo boots, they have a thick removable rubber insole (about 6mm thick!!) but very soft, they are a size 9 but without the insole they can fit a size 11!!
They are brand new so very supple, i have seen them with beeswax and i could imagine walking in them would be nigh on impossible
I havn't tried to walk in mine and they have only been tried on in the house as i imagine the 'nails' to be a bit neck braking dangerous on concrete!

 

[Macaroon]

What does fully sprung mean ?.

I had a new pair of hobnails back in the early 70's, got mine from Wakefields army stores(are they still around ?)when army surplus was dirt cheap.My dad being ex guards, thought they were "proper boots"not like the girly Dr martens folks were wearing.

Rob

Fully-Sprung refers to the degree of upcurve in the sole of the boot; many say that the more pronounced this is the more natural the roll of the foot when walking uphill, thus making it much more comfortable on the hill and fells etc.

 

[woof]

Fully-Sprung refers to the degree of upcurve in the sole of the boot; many say that the more pronounced this is the more natural the roll of the foot when walking uphill, thus making it much more comfortable on the hill and fells etc.

Thank you Mac.

Rob

 

[stelajohn]

Try Leather Baba brand leather boots

 

[freqeist1]

Has anyone got any experience wearing these classic nailed boots?

They look pretty cool, strongly considering getting a pair. I'll get some photos up if I do.

AFAIK William Lennon or surplus Ammo Boots seem to be the only places to go, any ideas?

Thanks!

I love mine for wearing on the Downs walking the dog bit noisy and slippery on roads/pavements but solid boots