Finnish leather jackboots, surplus

59,99 €
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Finnish army leather jackboots. Getting hold of surplus leather jackboots is getting increasingly difficult these days. Used, abused, serviced when necessary. All good to go! Some boots are in unissued condition, these are listed separately: get them if they're your size!

The Finnish army has emptied stocks of used boots, but we found these elsewhere, of course for a higher price tag. Well, take it or leave it, these are still pretty cheap for what they are. No more will be made, and the prices will definitely not decrease.

The FDF jackboot is a very typical, well made and hard wearing an example of its kind. These were on the issue for a very, very long time, but some years ago released to the open market. Now they're getting increasingly difficult to get hold of, especially in popular sizes.

As said, the model is very basic: leather uppers with a leather sole and rubber outsole & heel piece. All put together with a clear example of a Goodyear welt. The leather in the boots is thick and of excellent quality, the stitches are made with strong thread, not some thin polyester string. Although they make pretty good boots today too, the craftsmen sure did make them tough in the old days, and being surplus, these are pretty damn affordable for boots that will last a long time.

These are compatible with the old school ski bindings, by the way.

Condition

In used condition, but sometimes we get unissued boots from other sources (these are very rare nowadays!). On the used boots the part that takes most of the punishment, the sole, is repaired when necessary before these were put away. These came to us as they would have been issued to the troops in a real SHTF situation, so these are combat-ready by the Finnish army specs! This means they may not be pretty at all but are fit for purpose.

Made by Finnish army contractors, like Sievi, Jalas, and some obscure company called no less than KKK. Probably some others too.

Reviews
4.7(59)

Erik M.

14.07.2021Verified purchase
They are worn, they are beautiful. With some therapeutic clean up they operate well as winter boots. My foot is ~276mm and fairly narrow and size 43 was not too wide as i was fearing. True to size with 2 pairs of socks and the jalas FX2 is a cherry on top. Got mine with new soles. Some abrasions on the leather in various spots but nothing that breaks surface. I have done a few hour+ long river walks with one day being -43c, as long as i was moving they kept my feet nice and toasty!

Adam D.

23.08.2020
First impression is very good. Haven't had a chance to try them out properly though (i.e outside the house) because alas the sizing with these is dodgy. With intent for use as an all-round, 3-season waterproof boot for wading through streams, snow, etc., I bought a size 46, like my M77 boots. While the length from heel to toe is identical, the jackboots are so much more loose due to the lack of lacing. With the size 46, M77 boots I have a roomy but secure, versatile fit (wide foot, length 280mm) with just one pair of jalas insoles and any number of socks--from one pair of thin socks to a pair of liners plus woollens. With these jackboots I had to put two pairs of insoles (ergonomic cork + jalas) and wear liners and woollen socks just to approach a proper fit... but even then, though the foot was no longer moving around, the heel was still slipping upwards dramatically. I have yet to try this with three insoles, but at that point I think it's overkill. Don't be like me; take a size lower than your usual!

Peter M.

19.08.2020Verified purchase

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