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9-9. REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE OF INSULATED BOOTSContinued
(2) Softening Leather. If leather is dry and stiff, apply a light coat of neats-foot oil (NSN
8030-00-597-61 05) with cloth or brush.
(3) The following are examples of the instruction tags for the boots:
(a) Black Insulated Boot
INSTRUCTION TAG
BOOTS, COLD WEATHER, INSULATED, RUBBER (BLACK) FOR WET-COLD USE
TYPE 1, CLASS 1, RIGID SOLE
TYPE 1, CLASS 2, FLEXIBLE SOLE AND WITHOUT VALVE
h. Facts about the insulated boot.
(1) These boots have been designed to protect your feet from cold injury and frost bite in areas where
moisture and cold are critical factors, and where the mean monthly temperature ranges between 14°F
and 68°F. The boot should not be worn where temperatures fall below 20%
(2) The part of the boot that keeps the foot warm consists of layers of wool and felt that are sealed
between the rubber inner and outer layers of the boot so that no water can get into the insulation
areas.
(3) Marching, running, or heavy work for long periods will cause the feet to sweat, However, this moisture
cannot damage the insulation because of the water-proof rubber lining inside the boot. The feet, even
if damp, will stay warm, After a few days, your feet become used to this feeling. If these boots are worn
continuously, the skin appears wrinkled and white as if it had been soaked in water. Drying the feet
and putting on dry clean socks will cause this condition to disappear. If ice water spills into the boot, it
warms to body temperature rapidly.
(4) FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS: Wear with one pair of Socks, Wool, Cushion Sole! Fold the top of
the sock over top of boot to prevent slipping and wrinkling. Field trousers are to be worn outside the
boots.
(5) SIZES: Boots are supplied in whole sizes. Widths are Extra Narrow, Narrow, Regular, Wide, Extra
Wide. Try on the same size insulated boots as your leather boot. If you wear a half size in leather
boots, try on the next larger or smaller size for proper fit. MAKE SURE THAT INSULATED BOOTS FIT
PROPERLY. THEY HAVE A SOFT FIT. Be sure yours are large enough. Fit snug, but not tight. The
boot is double laced through the second eyelets. Loosen laces and draw boot onto foot, seating the
back of the heel firmly into the boot. Pull laces right about the second eyelet firmly to anchor the boot
to the foot. Lace rest of boot comfortably. Fold or tuck fullness of gusset rearward on outerside of leg,
per instructions imprinted on the boot. When doffing boot, loosen laces above second eyelet, then
complete by loosening laces directly below second eyelet.
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