William Lennon Ammo Boots - Repro Review

[@verykeen2please]

They are fantastic value for money, hand made to order all for less than mass made red wing

[@flatmoon6359]

Wore some of these in 80's for 2 weeks for a parade thing in British Army,so heavy,and so uncomfortable,imagine these as daily use boots.My father in law had them in WW2,he always tried to get American boots he said.Rubber soled lasted and easier to break in.

[@DevinK]

Fantastic stuff

[@CanadairCL44]

Great video good presentation, thanks for posting. I have always wondered as a civvy what ammo boots are. Was the term "Ammo boots" sarcastic? Because I wouldn't want to be wearing boots with that much ironmongery on the soles if I was anywhere near an arsenal! Seriously though, where did that term originate? I'm genuinely interested.

[@Thomachi]

Thank you! Can't blame you for thinking the term is sarcastic, the British sense of humor can be a bit blunt at times. But no, I believe it came from the original manufacturer, who were located at an ammunition factory or had a name related to ammunition, and so the only marking would have been ammo-related, therefore the name! They did also make these without iron fitings for guys who actually worked with ammo and explosives. Edit: It seems the name could also come from the fact that "ammunition" back in the old, old days was a common word to refer to anything military issue.

[@CanadairCL44]

@@Thomachi I've been on the William Lennon site, they have an impressive range of footwear. Thanks for the info!

[@ALEXANDER1318]

I think it might be similar to medieval "munitions" weapons; mass-produced cheap, simple stuff for the average levied footman. Like crossbows, arming swords, helmets, etc. These boots might fit in that legacy. Simple, mass-produced gear for the common soldier. Officers would obviously get nice bespoke stuff made for them at their own cost.

[@adamguthrie8522]

Originals were provided by board of ordnance rather than clothing stores. ordnance=ammunition

[@ike780]

I think they make a beautiful sound walking. So rustic.

[@charliemcdowell5231]

good review man, I appreciate it.

[@freqeist]

I use John Land Ammo boots.

[@dutchconf]

Nice video, thanks

[@benkingsley1027]

Great videos mat

[@georgesimeone6292]

How much??

[@Thomachi]

They were around 160 pounds when I bought them 2 years ago.

[@marcinnowakowski997]

These looks pretty much the same as a repro of Hero Collection.

[@grayandbleu]

nice video! :) subbed

[@petersilecchio4417]

Hi. Where do you buy a pair? Thanks.

[@Thomachi]

From William Lennon. As said in the video, it is not listed on their website, so you have to contact them via email or phone to order a pair.

[@eveschaan]

It is listed now under the boots tab, towards the top of the page.

[@richardcostello360]

💷170 for a pair of boots made for you is actually pretty cheap 😊

[@Admodeus]

Are Grafters 6 Eye Cadet Boots accurate enough to what the British army used during the 70's?

[@Thomachi]

Sorry, I'm not well versed enough with cadet boots and 70's British kit to know that.

[@L0rdslashstab]

Waited 6 months for mine and when they came they were red leather