Vintage 1986 Weinbrenner black leather steel toe chukka work boots, men's size 6.5 R (regular width). New old stock, new without box, never worn. Made under a U.S. Defense Logistics Agency contract (DLA-100-86-C-4122, dated 13 Jan 1986).
A rare find for collectors of vintage military-contract boots, American-made workwear, and deadstock footwear.
Details
Brand: Weinbrenner
Style: 3-eyelet chukka / ankle boot, plain toe, safety toe
Size: Men's 6.5 R (regular width). The inside tag also reads 6345 and 0747.
Color: Black smooth leather upper, dark suede lining, black eyelets and laces
Construction: Welted and stitched, with cream contrast stitching and triple-stitched vamp lines
Outsole: Black rubber herringbone tread, Goodyear-marked, with a stacked heel
Safety label: ANSI Z41.1 1983/75 (class 75 safety toe)
Contract tag: DLA-100-86-C-4122, 13-JAN-86
Condition: New old stock, unworn, with the original plastic tag fastener still attached
Condition notes (please read)
One small stain and two small discoloration marks on the leather uppers (see photos).
No insoles. The bare insole board is visible and has some glossy, residue-like patches.
Original laces show slight fuzzing.
Leather and rubber are 40 years old. Inspect before heavy wear, since aged sole adhesive and rubber can dry out.
Sizing: Military contract sizing can differ from retail sizing. Please compare the measurements below to a boot that fits you.
Insole length: 26.5 mm
Outsole length: 11 in.
Width at ball: 4 in.
Shaft height: 6 in.
Please note: Sold as a vintage collectible. The safety toe is from a 1983 standard and is not guaranteed to meet current safety requirements. Photos are part of the description.
Great for: collectors of vintage military-contract boots, American-made workwear and heritage boots fans, deadstock footwear buyers, resellers, and replica or reenactment projects.
Keywords: vintage work boots, steel toe boots, steel toe chukka, military boots, DLA contract boots, deadstock boots, NOS boots, new old stock, Made in USA boots, Weinbrenner boots, 1980s boots, black leather ankle boots, welted boots, resoleable boots, men's 6.5 R, Goodyear sole