Vtg 60's Corcoran Stoughton 1500 Paratrooper Jump Boots Black Leather Cap Toe 9D

Up for sale is a highly collectible, authentic piece of American military and heritage footwear history: A beautiful pair of vintage mid-century Corcoran Model 1500 Paratrooper Jump Boots, handcrafted in the legendary Stoughton, Massachusetts factory.

This pair features the highly coveted original woven white cloth "Red Label" inside the collar, dating them firmly to Corcoran’s peak era of manufacturing before production was moved out of Massachusetts.

Key Vintage Authenticity Features:

• The Holy Grail Red Label: Features the crisp cursive embroidered white tag with red stitching reading "Corcoran Brand of Quality - Stoughton, Mass."

• Diagonal Split-Tap Sole: Designed specifically for mid-century paratroopers to prevent parachute lines from catching during a jump, featuring a diagonal stitched seam between the leather waist and rubber tap.

• Over-Engineered Construction: Heavy double-row Goodyear welt stitching running through the tap sole with a cluster of brass rivets reinforcing the steel shank.

• Legible Internal Stamps: Crisp factory leather stampings reading "9 D" along with military contract production code 5477838 and the plant inspection "W" box stamp.

Condition Report:

• Uppers: Excellent vintage condition. The high-shine black leather uppers are wonderfully supple with a sharp, deep spit-shine luster, typical light creasing, and minor scuff marks on the cap toes. Punch-hole detailing on the cap toe is beautiful and crisp.

• Hardware: Original aluminum eyelets are clean with minimal oxidation.

• Laces: Missing original laces have been fully replaced with a brand-new pair of correct-length, military-grade black utility laces.

• Soles/Heels: Original rubber heels and split tap-soles show authentic operational wear. There is minor edge scraping along the leather welt lines, but they remain entirely solid, sound, and fully wearable as-is.

Please review all photos carefully to evaluate the condition and internal markings for yourself.

Measurements & Fit:

• Tagged Size: Men's US 9 D (Standard Medium Width)

• Shaft Height: 10 inches

Ships fast and securely packaged. Don't miss out on adding a true, wearable piece of Stoughton-era Americana to your collection!