NOS Vtg 1969 US Navy Flight Deck Boots Steel Toe 9R Safety First Match Box USN

Original vintage New Old Stock (NOS) US Navy Flight Deck boots. This is a rare, verified factory-matched set where the contract number on the boot interior matches the original box exactly.

• Manufacturer: Safety First Shoe Co. -

Nashville-based (part of Genesco Inc.). They produced combat boots, jungle boots, and safety footwear for the military during the Vietnam era. Their “GJ” code appears on many 1960s-70s U.S. GI boots. Known for durable, mildew-resistant traction-tread soles like the one on the labeled box

• Contract Number: DSA 100-69-C-1394 (Verified match on boot and box).

• Production Date: January 24, 1969.

• Size: Marked 9 Regular (9 R).

Condition:

• Boots: Factory fresh and unused. The leather retains its original luster and still has a "fresh" smell.

• Minor Flaw: There is a minor storage scuff on the back exterior of the right boot.

• Box: Includes the original 1969 issue box with typical storage wear and period-correct handwritten veteran names ("Daugherty" / "Steakings").

Specifications:

• Safety Features: Protective steel toes, non-sparking construction, and oil/jet fuel resistant soles and heels.

• Soles: Original horizontal-bar safety traction tread in excellent, flexible condition.

• Construction: 7-eyelet lace-up with original black laces.

Measurements (Lying Flat):

• Length: 12” (Heel to toe).

• Height: 6.25” (Floor to top of shaft).

• Width: 4.125” (Widest part of outer sole).

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