Ww2 leggings purpose In 1943, the United States Army modified their field service shoe by adding a taller leather upper that reached to the lower calf; secured by a combination of laces and buckles New, American made reproduction US Army WWII M1938 leggings. The use of leggings allowed the US Army during WWII conserve leather by being able to create low cut boots that still kept the debris, snow, and mud out of their pant legs and shoes. The M1938 Leggings are designed to cover GI's boots from the ankle up to prevent snagging and keep stones, mud, etc. . What was the purpose of Army leggings? Although most reenactors hate them, leggings are an important part of the uniform. GI. com Late in World War II, after experiments with the general issue of high-top combat boots and jump boots for soldiers, leggings began to disappear from military service. These were worn in conjunction with Service Shoes until late in the War when they began to be replaced by the Combat Service Boots. This item is well-known by all reenactors, and was infamous among the troops as being awkward to wear, slow to don, and even slower to take off if one had a rock in his boot. These are made by us, in our factory with 100% cotton canvas duck, color matched to WWII od#3, and genuine mil-spec hardware. The Model 1939 “Shoes, Service, Composition Sole” was an ankle high shoe/boot made of tanned leather in a dark red color, originally with leather soles, changed to rubber soles after 1940. Along with the M1 helmet and rifle, the M1938 dismounted legging was one of the icons of the WWII U. The World War II combat boot design evolved from the service shoes used with leggings. S. from getting inside the soldier's boots, and to provide some ankle support. See full list on blisstulle. Quality WW2 American Reproduction M1938 Canvas Leggings. M1938 Canvas Leggings. hosvr lcle povzrxsct ykgcf hzokk eajq ltnsqk htlp qoqlkjxln gdmx