WW2 Original German Luftwaffe Flying Dual-Zip Pilot Boots in Black Leather (Original)
SKU: ORIGINAL LUFTWAFFE FLYING DUAL-ZIP PILOT BOOTS
Original/Reproduction: Original
Availability: In-stock
Manufacturer: N/A
Date Manufactured: 1940's
Model: PST /Fliegerstiefel
Size / Dimensions: US Size 10 / European Size 44
Materials / Construction: Black Leather, white lamb’s fleece
Condition: Near Mint
Price: $400.00
Seller Type: WW2C
Seller ID: JMW
Seller Code: DG-50
Return Policy: 3-day inspection and return policy on used guns and accessories.
Description
Offered here is a rare and historically significant pair of original WWII German Luftwaffe Flying Boots, designated Model PST 4004. These boots were specifically designed for German fighter and bomber pilots operating in the demanding conditions of high-altitude flight during the Second World War. Practical, durable, and engineered with precision, these boots reflect the Luftwaffe’s emphasis on combining comfort, functionality, and safety for its aviators.
Design & Features:
- Model Designation: PST 4004
- Construction: High-cut flight boots featuring a dual side zipper system, allowing quick and easy removal—especially useful in emergency egress situations from cockpits or aircraft wreckage.
- Materials: The uppers are constructed from premium field-gray leather, lined internally with thick shearling fleece to provide insulation against freezing cockpit temperatures encountered at altitude.
- Sole Composition: A distinctive hybrid sole design—half natural leather and half vulcanized rubber—offered both durability and improved grip on metal aircraft surfaces, flight ladders, and icy runways.
- Reinforcements: Reinforced toe caps and heel guards ensured longevity and resistance against wear during extended missions.
- Markings: Typically marked with Luftwaffe issue stamps, manufacturer’s codes, and date stamps on the inner lining or zipper interior.
Usage & Historical Context:
Model PST 4004 boots were commonly issued to Luftwaffe flight crew, including Messerschmitt Bf 109 and Focke-Wulf Fw 190 fighter pilots, as well as bomber crews of aircraft like the Heinkel He 111 and Junkers Ju 88. These boots saw service across various theaters of war—from the frigid skies over the Eastern Front to the intense bombing raids of the Western Front.
The dual-zip configuration and thermal lining made these boots ideal for long missions in unpressurized, unheated aircraft. Their distinctive design makes them one of the most recognizable examples of German aviation gear from WWII and a prized artifact for collectors and historians.
