Austrian Mountain Boots, Full Leather, Surplus

The toughest, stiffest combat boot the Austrian army has (or had?). These are meant for rugged mountain terrain, so the durability and sole stiffness are superb. Old time design of leather with no membranes. These would cost a huge lot of money if they were made today.

• Goodyear Welt, or is it even a Storm Welt se see there...
• Full leather construction
• Stiff rubber sole with a coarse tread pattern
• Tunnel lacing on the lower part, with hooks from there upwards
• Bellowed tongue
• Proper good fit
• Enough room for double socks

If there's a country where they know a thing or two about navigating mountainous terrain, it's Austria. Not surprisingly almost all of their combat boot models are more or less suitable for a bit steeper landscape. However, these are specifically meant for mountain troops; the extra stiff sole and hardy construction overall keep your feet safe in difficult ground. There's even grooves for crampons, which we unfortunately don't have.

The shaft could be described as extra high and padded only from the lower part and lower ankle where the risk of injury is the highest. Leather lining on the inside. The leather itself is super high quality, hard wearing but supple kind and will probably last longer than the user.

Size info

Manufactured to European size specs. The lasts are not particularly wide so if you're often between two sizes, consider the larger one in this case. Here's a table to help you compare it to true US sizes.

Conversion table

Care and maintenance

Wash with gall soap (aka. bile soap) or just your regular hand soap with lots of water and a brush. Don't dry in sunlight or high heat, do take out for a walk. When the boots are moist, they are most hospitable to leather oil and grease. This gives you a basic level that you can finish as you please.

Warranty info

These are not covered by the manufacturer at this point. However, you should not be disappointed with these. If you run into a lemon, let us know and we'll sort it out.

Austrian military surplus

Used for sure, but in a good condition and serviceable with lots of miles to go with the treads. However as evidence from hard use, some boots might have little gap here or there between the outer rubber and inner leather sole where the glue has started to give in.

Some pairs may have a small tag-hole punched through at the top of the shaft or tongue. Most also have a white X made with a crayon to the toe box or heel. It'll come off with use, brushing, and care.

It is worth knowing that military surplus boots don’t usually come with insoles, and even if they do have them, they are often used. So, get a good pair of insoles at the same time. For example, from us. The Austrians use thin leather soles.