Särmä Jump Boots

No-nonsense high-shaft combat boots made in Estonia to our specs. These are much like the US Army jump boots from WWII with a modern sole construction. These aren't just for show but are made for real use. Available in black and brown.

The production of Särmä Jump Boots and Särmä Ankle Boots has stopped temporarily because the current factory cannot manufacture them anymore. We are scouting for a new factory in Finland and other countries nearby. Please request a restock notification, and Skynet will tell you when we have them again.

No need to try to reinvent the wheel when you already have something as cool as this, taken straight from the books of history. What separates our jump boots from the many other modern offerings is the amazing lack of useless features on them: no zippers or polyester padding, paper-thin leather, or a pre-worn look. These are honest classic boots. To keep the cost reasonable, these do have a glued-on sole, which does the job well. These are way above similarly priced fashion boots in the same price range.

Made in Estonia (EU), just South of Finland.

Features

Apart from the modern sole, the whole boot is modeled after the classic US jump boot from WWII. This means the general construction is pretty damn solid. Reinforced toe box construction, but no safety features.

Thanks to the solid construction and grippy sole, these can actually be used outside city limits. For those looking for a traditional unlined leather boot for outdoor use, this might be the ticket. When you get back to town, just polish them up before hitting the pub.

The upper is made of colored smooth leather, the kind that actually soaks in polish and grease. It'll get a nice patina in use and will last a long time. The leather gets more supple with use! No lining or membranes whatsoever; these dry faster, and you can regulate warmth with your sock choices.

As a 12-hole model, the shaft of these boots is a bit taller than usual, but not exaggerated. The tongue is gusseted at the sides so with enough grease and polish, these can keep your socks dry through ankle-deep puddles.

Glued on rubber sole with grippy tread pattern. Probably not the gentlemanliest one out there, but very practical. The sole has no specific cushioning added, but the material does absorb shocks quite well.

Cushion insoles included. These are pretty much the same as on the Norwegian M77 combat boots, which come from the same factory.

Natural Properties

Being mainly hand-crafted from a real animal, these might have occasional little signs of the manufacturing process and/or natural imperfections. These have not been covered with polyurethane coatings or such, and will blend in as the boots get some kilometers behind them.

The organic nature of leather means these may stain light-colored and white socks. You can easily avoid this by using dark socks – the only kind we sell in any case. In case you think we're pulling your leg, have a look here to see for yourself.