Jackboots and Footwraps | Soviet Army Footwear

[@cosmincraciun2]

I cant believe your channel gets so little attention, your videos are super high quality comrade. Keep up the good work ❤

[@froginthewaves8450]

ВИА "Весёлые ребята" "Не волнуйтесь тётя". Love it

[@Rokaize]

Hard to believe this is only your second video. This is really well made. Subscribed. Keep up the good work. More obscure soviet military info is sorely needed on KZbin.

[@isgcontractor8787]

This is a really good, and flushed out video, you've earned yourself a new subscriber, I really hope that you end up doing more videos like this in the future as this isn't only fascinating, but also very informative for the civilian populous from different countries. Keep going my friend, and continue in good health, stay safe out there.

[@ProjectSparkPC]

I appreciate your comment. There is a lot of interesting stuff I have to share and, as long as people find it valuable, I will do my best to create quality content.

[@davidjane9002]

Very informative, love the content

[@HungarianJacket]

Thank you for the informations, I would love to see a video about your 6B5! Also keep up the good work!

[@ProjectSparkPC]

Thanks for the comment. It's a 6B4, btw.

[@HungarianJacket]

@@ProjectSparkPC Ah alright, thanks for correcting me!

[@DiwanShamriki]

Thanks so much for this! I saw a video on Instagram and needed more info.

[@SmileyFaceOfRom]

Fantastic quality friend!

[@CarolusR3x]

I have myself a pair of yuft jackboots meant for officers. Comes with a nice oaky scent to them. Though these days I use custom Wehrmacht marschstiefel with rubber soles instead and are unlined. I find that kirza/juft boots are always a bit more hotter to wear than their unlined leather counterparts. I suppose it's because the boots are leather lined in the vamp (and for juft the shaft also), the tighter fit around the calf and that kirza isn't all that breathable. For socks I just use regular wool socks and flannel footwraps. Or just footwraps if it's hot. In my opinion, unlined jackboots will always be a little bit better just because they can deal with the summer heat a little better.

[@ProjectSparkPC]

Neat to read a comment of actual experience. What is your opinion on German boots in comparison to Soviet counterparts and overall? I have respect for German gear but never got a chance to seriously interact with any.

[@CarolusR3x]

@@ProjectSparkPC the German jackboots need a lot of love and care since the lower sole is made of leather with metal hobnails (I opted for mine to have a rubber half sole and heel). German jackboots need to be greased as well as polished since not many synthetic materials go into their construction. However, it does mean they are much easier to break in since you're softening the leather for every application of grease you put on them. If you have hobnails, you MUST to grease the lower soles frequently. For sock wear, you can usually get away with a double pair of double wool socks, but I like using the fußlappen and sock combination. Fußlappen is essentially almost the same as portyanki, except its a 42cm square piece of fabric that you're supposed to wear in combination with socks. The wearing is a bit thinner than portyanki since you're not wrapping so much fabric around your foot, so it makes it ideal for use in summer without a sock, if you want. Wearing the German jackboots is a bit nicer during the hotter months because it's made from just 1 layer of leather as opposed to 2 for the Soviet models. It's an unlined boot, so you can add more layers the colder it gets and take off the hotter etc. Usually I find the fußlappen - sock combo with a good pair of trousers to be good enough for most weather conditions.

[@Bigrockets101]

The Soviet military used these boots for more than 70 years. They were cool in summer and warm in winter and the foot wrap could quickly be re-wrapped when damp. Genious.

[@grzegorzbrzeczyszczykiewic9682]

Даёшь олдовую обувь и снарягу в массы! Очень классное видео. Особенно порадовала музыка) Жалко только не рассказал о яловых сапогах и легендарных деревяшках. Но даже так респект. Боже, храни кирзачи.

[@ProjectSparkPC]

Спасибо за коммент! Показал то, что было на тот момент на руках. По возможности планирую запилить вторую часть.

[@h4unt3db0i]

I love all your videos, glad I subscribed.

[@INSVRGENT]

I saw this a bit late but wonderful video!

[@anonymouswanderer7257]

banger of a video mah boi

[@ProjectSparkPC]

Check out the rest xD

[@АртиомИнБелграде]

Я подумываю о покупке себе пары ботинок. станет отличным пополнением моей коллекции советской техники. Очень хорошее информативное видео, чувак.

[@Native_love]

Wow! Great video! Subbed!

[@amilcar_vladimir2.0]

I liked a lot your content comrade! you got a new sub good vibes and please make one talking about your clothes, I'm really interested in your coat

[@ProjectSparkPC]

For sure, I have some things planned and the uniform is one of them

[@tabascoman7558]

nice vid bro, im waitin to see next gas mask video

[@ProjectSparkPC]

Working on it)

[@thomasbong3564]

Интро огонь и контент всё качественнее!

[@stalkerentertainment3671]

Might be useful for muddy environments since I play airsoft and on my field there is constantly mud whether it is summer or winter.

[@vorynrosethorn903]

A Russian military manual by veterans recommended these for Ukraine, due to the mud, rubble, rebar and barbed wire they said that these are preferable to hiking boots or trainers, so no doubt they are back in use again.

[@mrsandywilly7279]

Еще хорошое видео братан. Я рад это смотреть.

[@seancatacombs]

portyanki wrapping is one of those utterly iconic elements of Soviet military culture along with sewing a fresh lining into the collar of your field jacket or gymnastyorka every single day. And by iconic I mean incredibly annoying

[@BullMooseFox]

Great video. Always thought jack boots looked so cool. I did once buy a Russian pair from a surplus site to try out but I could barely get them on over my calves. I was a football player and weightlifter then and had large claves. Russian conscrips must have tiny legs. I settled on USGI surplus speedlace boots and wore gaiters in snow or cooler wet conditions which gave every advantage I thought I'd get from the jack boots. But the USGI speedlace boots were more comfortable and versatile. Footwraps are very interesting but everytime I hear about them and their advantages it just sounds cope for living in a planned economy that cares nothing for consumers goods or the good of their soldiers.

[@АлександрКротов-в1п]

Кирзовые сапоги выдавали один раз в 8 месяцев. Летом в них жарко, в технической форме были аэродромные туфли. Зимой в них холодно, в технической форме одежды были валенки.

[@VanaO2]

It is possilble make more videos about Gas mask And NBC/CBRN items?but this video is good too 👍👍

[@ProjectSparkPC]

Yes, more CBRN is the plan

[@womb_raider8316]

Definitely interested in more. I'd like to see a video about Russian Federation boots, or even boots used by DNR and LNR during the pre full scale invasion period.

[@ProjectSparkPC]

Thanks for the feedback, I will most probably gather more material on footwear

[@womb_raider8316]

@@ProjectSparkPC looking forward to more videos!

[@BorisSpinoza]

I never learn to do it in 2 years. Most people from cities 4:35 couldn’t do it write. Boys from the country side new how do it from the early childhood

[@anonymouswanderer7257]

hey, this may be unusual, but i have had a pair of kirza boots develop mold on the surface after sitting in closet for a few months. you think theres a possibility of it just being humid and perhaps i put them away wet? regardless i have cleaned them with some vinegar, we’ll see how that goes.

[@ProjectSparkPC]

Never experienced mold developing on kirza to be honest, but I do recommend keeping them dry.

[@anonymouswanderer7257]

@ yeah i thought it was pretty odd myself, never seen that or even thought it possible. also they seem to have salt stains since i bought them, quite a few years ago now, nothing seems to remove it or keep it at bay. probably normal for 50 year old boots that were kept in a warehouse in ukraine.

[@anonymouswanderer7257]

@ couldve also been the leather lower that was the source of mold. it was really only a small amount on the synthetic material.

[@ProjectSparkPC]

Yeah, mold on actual leather is more plausible. I suggest you dry them out thoroughly and then apply some good shoe wax. But only after they are COMPLETELY dry, otherwise you are sealing moisture. It's also a fun coincidence how the pair featured in the video is also from Ukraine, I picked them up for like 3 dollars in Kiev several years ago. They were in a completely wrecked state when I got them, but a good wash and some fine was did the thing, also had to clean and repair the insoles.

[@anonymouswanderer7257]

@@ProjectSparkPC sounds like a plan, ill definitely give that a try. i appreciate you taking the time! i actually just ordered a new pair, chrome dress boots this time, theyll be coming from Nizhyn :) & thats actually pretty impressive considering yours do look to be in very nice condition compared to my current ones. got me thinking whether i should learn to cobble or trust someone here in the states to refurbish mine when the stitching inevitably busts out hahah.

[@portjanka]

9:19 why are they morally obsolete? I bought a pair of them 7 years ago on ebay and I wear them almost every day to work and to ride motorcycle, and they are nowhere near to being worn out. No regular work boots ever have lasted that long for me.

[@zizanreal6851]

They got replaced with a different set of two different seasonal pairs A thick pair of heavy, reinforced winter boots fit for any wordly cold wilds, and a pair of generally warm Time boots with far less weight behind them and semi-breathable segments for additional ventilation, as well all special issue extra long socks, big thick ones for winter and thin ones fit summer and generally warm Time

[@johnvelas70]

What is the height of the kirza boot?

[@changhee95]

When I wore my kirzachi boots in the rain, salt stain looking marks appeared on them. Idk of its from the salt or what, but I tried removing them but it keeps coming back. Any way how to remove them?

[@ProjectSparkPC]

It sounds unusual as these aren't textile or soft leather boots. I guess it depends on where you live, because if you live in an urban area, there is a chance of those being actual salt marks from the stuff they use on the streets. Another idea is that it could be something the boots were treated with for storage or maybe something they were cleaned with. Sometimes excess soap or wrong type of soap on boots starts to pop up like that when they dry out. It will take some experimenting, but I suggest giving your kirzachi a good wash with warm water on both inside and outside. Soaking is usually not recommended with old leather as it can dry it out or shrink it, but if done carefully, some old things like this do better after a wash and kirza doesn't care for water at all.

[@changhee95]

@@ProjectSparkPC thanks for the tip. As for wearing them, I enjoy them but you're right, when walking in them with socks, it sorta leaves a gap with the sole and my heels. I'll need to get my hands on some foot wraps or make some

[@ProjectSparkPC]

@@changhee95 They are literally a square of crude cotton cut in two. You can google the dimensions, it should a piece of cake to make them. Actually wrapping them is a skill to be learned XD

[@UltimateAleks]

Would you say that kirza jackboots are wider then chrome one and what size should I need if my foot is 31cm long?

[@ProjectSparkPC]

I can say that kirza boots have a slight ability to stretch in the vamp, which could give you some extra space. The chrome ones have a tighter fit. As for the size, it is best you look for a Soviet/Russian shoe size table, you can just google it.

[@m0rc1us]

Hey maybe anyone know whats song plays on the intro sounds like i heard somewhere before 😀😀

[@ProjectSparkPC]

It’s called «Ой напрасно, тётя!» by Веселые ребята. Enjoy)

[@CreativeUsernameHere-r1k]

I prefer east german or other more western jackboots, my absolute favorites being ww2 hungarian laced jackboots, but witouth Russia having so much good educative videos on jackboots and wraps I would still be burning trough socks like a madman.

[@CarolusR3x]

also need to ask you my friend, what uniform is that you're wearing?

[@ProjectSparkPC]

That is a KZS suit.

[@isaiahallen2507]

Hanks for the info

[@angryben9669]

This is a really well-made video did the Soviets ever have problems with the Jack boot funnels being too small? I got a shorter Ukrainian pair and I have that issue

[@ProjectSparkPC]

On the kirza boots the funnel is actually pretty wide. The chrome ones have a tighter fit, but it’s still far from small. Could you tell me more about the origin of your boots?

[@the_guy_14]

Need to know that song in the beginning

[@ProjectSparkPC]

ВИА "Весёлые ребята" - "Не волнуйтесь тётя". Enjoy!)

[@ericcartman2119]

Really good video, but it would be better if you shared some sources/resources for viewers to continue on... also please put songs in description they are good.

[@ProjectSparkPC]

Yes, it's I good idea to put the songs in description, not sure why I didn't do that. What kind of sources/resources do you mean? Something external on the topic or my other videos?

[@ericcartman2119]

@@ProjectSparkPC Both of them would be good, something external on the topic will help us, links to other(and preferably related) videos on the channel will help you. Also thanks for the answer.

[@ProjectSparkPC]

I see what you mean, thanks for the opinion

[@ericcartman2119]

​​@@ProjectSparkPC You're welcome, wish you the best of luck on KZbin.

[@Ghosy01]

Is there any Russian site where I can get legit kirza boots shipped worldwide ?

[@ProjectSparkPC]

I don't think its that easy to find NOT legit kirza boots. I recommend looking on eBay.

[@Ghosy01]

@@ProjectSparkPC i would think so but there is so much fake crap. finding a genuine Russian Ushanka is very difficult for example took me weeks of browsing Runet with Google translate to find the right place .

[@ProjectSparkPC]

Because ushanka hats are iconic Russian souvenir items. Kirza boots - not so much. It would take making legit kirza boots in order to fake legit kirza boots if you get what I mean. Search on eBay and look for stamps as well as signs of wear. Since the pattern of boots in the video is no longer produced, the best you can get is from storage. Good luck!

[@Francois_Dupont]

Stalker, what is song name? please provide.

[@ProjectSparkPC]

ВИА "Весёлые ребята" "Не волнуйтесь тётя"

[@Francois_Dupont]

@@ProjectSparkPC Thank you!!

[@killerthepurple5145]

Are these boots still available? I love Soviet equipment and want to buy a leather tanker jacket and boots

[@ProjectSparkPC]

You could find them, yes. Probably search on eBay first of all if you are from the US or Western Europe. Good luck with your search!

[@killerthepurple5145]

@@ProjectSparkPCThank you for your support. But I mean are those items still be produced in Russia or have they been discontinued?

[@ProjectSparkPC]

@@killerthepurple5145 I see, no, they have been mostly discontinued decades ago if we are talking about the Soviet kirza model. There was a later improved model in the Russian army that was used until 2007, but those were also not a thing for like 15 years now. I have heard that in some units those are used for technical work in muddy conditions, but that's a very small exception. That's exactly why I said that you have the highest chance of getting a pair from surplus or eBay.

[@killerthepurple5145]

It's a pity to know that. Honestly, I would love to use such boots. However, today very few armies in the world still use that type of boot, it is gradually being replaced by the laced boots, Russia with its climate is the only remain country which still appreciate them, but now it's be obsolete. What a shame!

[@Gunner-x4w]

If you have jack boots and not footwraps you can use short socks

[@jamesquinney6686]

What would you recommend to someone who is 10 3/4

[@ProjectSparkPC]

What do you mean by 10 3/4? Is it some sort of size?

[@jamesquinney6686]

@@ProjectSparkPCten and three quarters

[@ProjectSparkPC]

Ten and three quarters of what? Are we talking about inches? If so, there are charts that compare US shoe sizes to EU and so on. The Soviet shoe size measurement is pretty much identical to EU or modern Russian. One thing I would say is that slightly smaller is always better than slightly larger with this type of boots. @@jamesquinney6686

[@TreyBratcher-l4s]

Just found a pair of kirza boots in great condition at goodwill for 10 bucks made 1989

[@hiphip4808]

Only 486 subs?

[@redlygang]

Балдеж

[@Zhen-shen-g7w]

Автор вы русский или очередной европеец?? Сам в кирзачах не когда не ходил, только в берцах, думаю это к лучшему за видос👍👍

[@ProjectSparkPC]

Русскоязычный, но довелось выучить английский. Берцы старых образцов еще не попадали в руки, но было бы интересно взглянуть на такие.

[@gerardoramoncesarreynaldo9469]

How about current Russian Army boots issued to troops fighting in Ukraine?

[@ProjectSparkPC]

We have a pair of Ukrainian standard issue boots on hand, but no modern Russian pair yet. It would be cool to film a comparison once we get our hands on those. But the truth is that both sides use all sorts of boots ranging from standard issue to high grade western commercial boots like LOWA and so on, so there is no uniformity to talk about. And the Russians started receiving a new generation of domestically produced tactical style boots on mass recently, so those would be cool to have a look at too.

[@joshuakustaborder199]

What a real stalker 😢

[@ENKTDeeColon_and_randomnumbers]

10 rubles and 94 pepegas 😂

[@ProjectSparkPC]

94 kopeikas xD

[@witnessgem2503]

FEET

[@Heinrich-k1u]

As a German Right-Wing I want to buy German march boots and honor German tradition and wear them daily. Thanks for the insight

[@alfatejpblind6498]

Der Bundesnachrichtendienst lässt grüßen!

[@cerberus6654]

I liked this but the nusic was annoying.