US Extreme Cold Weather Boots
These black extreme cold weather boots, also known in the military as Mickey Mouse Boots, have been field tested and proven to keep your feet toasty in temperatures as low as -30º C (-22º F). The multiple layers of wool felt provide an insulation to protect your feet in subzero temperatures, and the waterproof rubber exterior keeps your feet dry and warm. Perfect for hunting, snowmobiling, ice fishing and just about any other activity where cold and moisture are a factor.
First issued to U.S. GIs during the Korean War, the Mickey Mouse Boots are
designed for combat and shielded against water and extreme cold. A wool lined
interior and several layers of rubber serve as insulation. Their most
distinguishable features are their giant size. Reminded of the iconic cartoon
character, soldiers joked they were in Mickey Mouse's shoes.
That incarnation of a cold weather boot was derived from the earlier
"shoepac" of WWII. These were white, but not as thick or durable -
they
were intended as an outer layer for shoes. Shoepacs did not stand up to the
bitter cold snap of the winter of 1951 in Korea, when temperatures plunged far
below their average, and army tents were scant protection. At a time when men
were wearing their sleeping bags during the day to keep from freezing,
Mickey Mouse boots were highly valued as a vast improvement over the
protection of ordinary leather boots covered in shoepacs.
The boots prevented frostbite even at -20 or —30 degrees Fahrenheit (-29 to -
34 Celsius). Many generations of the military have continued to wear these
boots also called M&M. Now they're available in black, special moisture-
wicking liners, and ratings down to an amazing —60 degrees
Fahrenheit (-51 Celsius). Through Surplus and Adventure Army Surplus store the
average outdoor adventurer can buy the Mickey Mouse boots. Backpackers,
fishers,
or campers exposed to ice, snow, and water can enjoy their sport without fear
of frozen toes.
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