Corcoran Jump Boots After 6 Months

[@edgarcardiel157]

Funny you mention shortening them, these were made to replace the type 2 service boot during wwii. Paratroopers were worried about the leggings used w the type 2 due to potential snagging, so the QM issued the jump boots which are a tall version of the type 2(which is ab 6 inches). Theyre available at smwholesale and a wwii reproduction company called at the front. Great boots, I use them for reenacting and daily life.

[@WilliamS.Lawrence]

I love wearing my Cochran jump boots. I wear mine all day every day of the year

[@1malikalik]

This a jump boots and the are designed to do just that. They are not intended to be worn out and about on a daily basis. They are straight and lack the treads to avoid slippage. What you need is Corcoran 1525 Combat Field Boots. They have a Birds Mouth Notch halfway up the shin which always the leather to articulate with your leg whereas Jump boots dont have the Birds Mouth Notch hence its so stiff and rigid and causes blisters and pain. Also, Combat boots have Standard Soles whiich afford better traction and are supple.

[@grzegorzbrzeczyszczykiewic4061]

I have them and can 100% recommend. Really and I mean really comfortable boots for a great price.Very durable. Bought used from surplus.

[@vash9545]

i was pretty much looking for a more affordable red wing iron ranger. I know the Chippawa service boot is pretty good bang for the buck, but i was interested in a cap toe boot as well. I honestly didn't know about the "U.S. Military WWII Service Boots" which are a more accurate substitute for the iron rangers. But i dig the tall boots, gives me an option for more protection if i need it, while it is a little more time consuming to lace up. I didn't think of the slippage issue with the boots original design. But those combat field boots i may have seen but opted not to get them. I wanted as light on my foot as possible and the big tread may be too much weight and combat aesthetic for the streets, though useful for the hills. The notch would be killer on those boots, i just skip a lace hole, though that may look weird it works.

[@thedeathwobblechannel6539]

I had mine in the army in 1985. Resoled 2x. You could RUN in these boots and not beat your feet to death. Mine were 49.00 back then. SUGGESTION: replace your laces with paracord.

[@therealchickentender]

I've had a pair of Cocorans a friend gave me back in I think 1991. Best boots ever. Resoled a couple times. They were eventually stolen. Replaced them with Carolina jumps - same design. Fantastic boots.

[@vash9545]

Awesome to hear they lasted so long, sry they were stollen :/

[@Hazztech]

Carolina jump boots?

[@SaschaDBrickman]

I love this boots I have a pair produced in 1944 size 10 for WW2 Airsoft Reanactment, where I play a Paratrooper of the 101st Airborne the Screaming Eagles

[@maximilianfranz2158]

Thank you for the second video and showing the wear

[@vash9545]

Of course! I'll do one when I get a new soul too, how much it costs and what I went with.

[@maximilianfranz2158]

@@vash9545 I am looking for a pair of black ones over here in Germany, but they are hard to find.

[@amanwithnoname2744]

@@maximilianfranz2158 the only place i can find them is online i would use sports men guide

[@R-Batty]

@@maximilianfranz2158 You can find the 1500 ( black )at this place , be aware that it's the last models , they will not be restock . Info : they also sell a particuliar version of the 1510 red brown ww2 . The original owner of the "Doursoux military store" contacted the Corcoran manufacture to build some 1510 with spec wich made the 25050 model unique : Not spit shineable but a more "rustic" one , no holes on the overstitching of the hard tip , no leather on the inbeetween soles , only sold by "Doursoux" . I wear one of them from 4 years now and they are my daily boots , with my black 1500 . Before buying a Corco you should cousult also the "Carolina size chart " - ( Carolina is the reseller of the Corcoran products ) . Shoe widht is very important !!! I prefer buy in Europe , no custom taxes . You can also try "Etsy" or ,"grailed" ( i found a beautifull corco brown 1510 at only 160 S - 130 euro - from reseler in UK ) for second buy . The Doursoux link www.doursoux.com/fr/chaussures/984-corcoran-ii.html#/750-taille-45/136-couleur-noire PS a great link for resole : onlinemilitaria.net/products/6763-US-Replacement-Hard-Rubber-Sole-and-Heel-sets-for-Paratrooper-Boots-and-Service-Shoes/?bc=no?bc=no

[@applejuice9468]

Bring back military boots!! Style with functionality. Take jungle boots, for example. They have a purpose, but also a badass silhouette.

[@wetzel1628]

You should put some polish on those. And there are ways to make them waterproof, get some doc marten wonder balsam and melt it with a hairdryer, I used a paint brush and got it in all the seams and went over it with the hair dryer on a low setting once I was done just to make it melt into all the seams. I can now submerge them underwater for extended periods of time with no leakage. I recommend you try it

[@vash9545]

wow seems awesome, I didn't think to melt it in with a hairdryer, that seems like a good technique.I have applied some mink oil to them in the past too. Thanks!

[@georgegordonbrown9522]

Wanna destroy your leather footwear? Give'm some hot air. Been there myself.

[@airborneJC507]

Heatgun. In 2 layers(after boot-stripped-saddlesoaped-wiped n dry- ready for shine) 1st thick til cloudly buff/last thin til almost glass. And thin neutral wax to finish w spit n circular cotton pads til mirror 🔥🖤

[@splashpit]

Most comfy boots I own ! Wish they made an 6” with vibrant tread so l could work in them .

[@vash9545]

oh absolutely that would be amazing! i know vibram can put soles on any shoe you want, so worth a shot asking them to re-tred them, but the lower height of the boots would make them nice too

[@zacharybarnes6731]

I’ve never had a prob with my black all leather Corcoran jump boots with weather proofing them and keeping water out and there is a boot like ur talking about typo in all leather service military shoes or ww2 brown leather service shoe and you should find them

[@kurtm7329]

Great boots. Never had a brown pair.

[@matrox]

I wear mine in the snow too.

[@Schmittyapolis]

WW2 Paratroopers skipped lacing through the eyelet bend in order to avoid pinching at the ankle.

[@vash9545]

ahhh no way i have to try this now, thanks!

[@matrox]

I'm not sure why, as I just pull the laces tight enough until they are comfortable and not tight. I still use the eyelets.

[@airborneJC507]

Just skip eyelets 4-5.. And jump ripple soles anything else. Not Corcorans. Only used on payday activities n inspections.

[@FredrikSkievan]

I wear desert boots in the winter. These will do nicely

[@ladyeclectic]

Have you thought about having a cobbler change out the top 4-6 holes with speed hooks so it’ll go faster with lacing up? Might help a bit getting them on during the day.

[@vash9545]

That's a really good tip! I never thought about that as an option!

[@ladyeclectic]

VASH I’ve found it really handy with my taller boots because at a certain point it really gets tedious lacing tall boots every day. Plus it’s easier/nicer than buying zip-up boots which lol I used to be vehemently against but lol as I get older am understanding the appeal. :-P

[@vash9545]

@@ladyeclectic oo yeah absolutely right, i usually skip every other whole anyways after the mid section. Zipper boots are good for combat zones and convenience, but not great for durability or aesthetics . . .

[@excalibur3710]

Been thinking about getting a pair of these boots. Do these boots fit true to size for you guys?

[@ladyeclectic]

@@excalibur3710 It depends on what you’re referencing. I also wear RW Iron Rangers and boots made by Wesco and Whites, and the Corcoran fit is comparable to those for me. I’m around a US10.5-11 and both the black and brown Corcorans fit me in a 10.

[@n2boots389]

I enjoy wearing my Cochran jump boots

[@MrRazortimes]

My everyday boots for two years now. I just bought the zip version to put them on faster. One thing I noticed on mine, the leather which is very poorly fed with sapphire leather cream (a very good brand) due to I think the fact that the leather is painted and ready so spitshine. This prevents the lotion from penetrating which resulted in cracks.

[@betulaobscura]

This leather soaks in Sapphire Renovateur. There are no problems with conditioning it.

[@felixg12]

You are right its not getting moisterized Dude you got to strip your boots with alcohol first thing, to get that silicone wax off then apply oil, then you can add some wax, i wish i had the zipper version

[@matrox]

Corcoran boots look bad ass. I have 2 pairs in black. 1 like this and 1 with side zipper.

[@davidmerlino2193]

My uncle gave me me his boots that was for the farm I wore them for five years.

[@ulfheinni.b2633]

If they don't have great traction here in Lisbon they should be a menace on a rainy day. Trust me! But I still love these. I had a black pair and they were stolen from me at work. The son of a bitch broke into my locker just to steal my boots. He didn't even took my wallet or anything else. But all and all... Best boots ever. Have to get me a new pair...

[@ksajak]

What are you wearing on your feet in this video? I like the look of them! Thanks

[@andreimoustachedecuivre3328]

Hes wearing birkenstock - boston clogs

[@tarlwar9998]

Corcoran uses a munson last , which is excellent as it allows peoples toes to splay out as nature intended. Only problem I've read online is that these lasts can last be too roomy, especially the heel. I know you sized down, and with that size down, do you notice much of a heel slip, like greater than 1\2 and inch? Or does it fit you fine in the heel? I know some heel slip is to be expected as all military boots are roomier than civilian boots as they are made with the assumption that a soilder will be wearing mandatory thick wool socks typically.

[@vash9545]

I'd say there isn't much slip, i have worn them without sicks too and they are comfortable, but some regular weight socks are fine, it is definitely hard to get real thick socks on, so I'd say the fit is perfect. Thanks for the info though!

[@tarlwar9998]

Thanks for the reply. You know, I'm quite particular about boots fitting snug on my foot, and after trying some Corcorans, I've noticed they dont hold my feet tightly enough for my preference, most notably in the heel, which is kinda swimming in the heel even after sizing down 1 full size. I'm going to bite the bullet and look towards whites or nicks boots. Backershoe website seems to offer some whites at a more reasonable price, but they are still expensive, but I guess you get what you pay for! Thanks for the video.

[@airborneJC507]

They stick to your feet after broken in. Wool socks make the dogs sweat but offer superior all-day comfort and blister resistance. You can get away with w wearing a $12 wool socks pair all day vs swapping $15+ 6pk hanes boot socks twice daily a couple times b4 they blow heel out. Wool is still king for endurance rucking.. Cheat Code is church socks over cotton though.. Lol

[@EdgarTheOnion]

Do plan to put speed hooks on them? Cos i think they may take awhile to tie oh and if u want a 6inch version, Red Wing has something very similar called the Munson Ranger

[@sharondryden340]

What are some tips i could use to make mine last

[@felixg12]

I cant believe all the people saying their boots were stolen, mine were stolen as well 30 years ago on the ship and they were my flight deck boot version cocoran. Expensive at the time. Well i just got a pair of my vintage hh jump boots, before they changed to cocoran, and i stripped them except for tye toe and im applying jojoba oil gets leather super soft.

[@vash9545]

thanks for the jojoba oil tip, bet that would make them more comfortable!

[@felixg12]

@@vash9545 yes sir also Emu oil, is amazing for leather very expensive on amazon but works wonders to penatrate deep layers. Good combination and then cobblers choice leather cream neutral. Protects and buffs to a soft shine

[@felixg12]

Oh what I juat figured out if you want to use orthodics is to buy the wide size It allows room for orthodics because the width is inversly proportional to the height. For example I wear an 11d regular 11E handles a insole cusion and orthotic, on my 11H size red wing I have basically orthodics and 3 insole cushions get it? I bought 3 pairs of jump boots begore I figgured that out. I hope it helpsbut yeah good fix just adding the arch support. Imay do that to my smaller pair and then it will be perfect

[@felixg12]

@@vash9545 also you mentioned the traction I had vibram 100 lug soles put on all of mine amd wow what a perfect boot now. Do you have a cobbler near you?

[@felixg12]

A cobbler could shorten it a couple inches for you so easy. And it would look like it came like that.im having my cobbler hook up my US 30 year combat boots from when I served soon

[@Nperez1986]

These Cocorans are not the same build or quality of the older ones....I have some I personally wear that are over 30 years old (passed down from my father), obviously broken in....but the leather quality is subpar on these newer ones. I just bought some real vintage WW2 boots and wore those instead since they've served the country for longer than I've been alive :P

[@GermanHockey]

What size would you recommend for these? I wear a size 11.5-12 for example in tennis/ gym shoes. I was thinking maybe a size 11, since most people suggest to "size down" with these.

[@vash9545]

yeah that should work I did the same, I'm 9.5 - 10 ordered a 10, tooo big, needed the 9

[@hurrygarry306]

Thank you!!!!!!!!!!

[@IJusaI]

what size is your foot? trying to figure what size to order.

[@xavieronativia529]

Jusa Id just get your normal boot size, or a half to full size down from your sneaker size depending on the brand

[@vash9545]

Standing on a ruler, it is 10 3/4 inches, again i got size 9 boots.

[@IJusaI]

@@vash9545 Thanks! I'm about the same size so I'll get size 9 too.

[@vash9545]

@@IJusaI Awsome, where you getting it? LA .P.G.?

[@IJusaI]

@@vash9545 I'm from the EU so from a strore in France :p

[@schooloflifedropout6662]

Hi, nice review ..you said that you are wearing a 10 in street shoes and size down to 9 with the Corcoran ..i would like to know if a thick pair of socks fits or you have To wear thin ones?Also standard or wide ? Im so confused and im scared to pull the trigger and buy a pair

[@vash9545]

I got the standard and they fit fine, i can wear thin ones, but thick just have a harder time getting in the boot, and thick wool socks would not work well for me, it'd be difficult getting on, i'd say some darn tough hikers with thick toes, thick heels, and thick shins may be an alternative to completely thick socks. they are tall so be prepared for that, and break-in is not that bad as I remember.

[@63DIRTY]

For shits sake, in winter -wear a pair of 4 buckle overboots, did it for many years. Cap toe. BTW

[@osbaldohernandez9174]

Are they comfortable because I have been wanting some in black my favorite guitar player mick Thomson wears some

[@vash9545]

They are pretty thin, there isn't really any cushion to these and you can't just throw in some insoles, but I added some small arch support pads which help me a lot. But they are far from sneakers.

[@osbaldohernandez9174]

@@vash9545 well so much for wearing boots

[@thewhiteelephant]

@@osbaldohernandez9174 I have had a pair of the black ones for years and am amazed at how comfortable they are. They also broke in very easily. I live in hot south Texas, so I had a shoe repair shop cut them down to shoes, and I’m really happy with them. Wearing tall boots like this can be a pain to put them on and take them off, and now I can wear them year round.

[@osbaldohernandez9174]

@@thewhiteelephant thank you sir I live in Dtx and I was thinking of getting some for the metal head style but since it’s hot and I have a flat foot I was debating on it but they do look awesome

[@michaelnieves6632]

Mike Nieves loves you!! 413

[@ghxstvibezz9823]

I wish I had the $220 to get these :/

[@airborneJC507]

Strip off the hideous fake plastic brown it comes in 1st.. Then stain it naturally. The patina is $1000 couture italian boot compliments all day