jump boots
Parachutist's reinforced footwear
Jump boots are sturdy, high-laced military boots designed for parachute troops, featuring reinforced ankles and thick soles to absorb the impact of landing.
First issued to American paratroopers during World War II, they became a symbol of elite airborne units and are still worn ceremonially.
The distinctive bloused trouser look—pants tucked into the boot tops—remains associated with airborne tradition.
He polished his jump boots until they gleamed for the ceremony.
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