BOSSERT'S MILITARY SURPLUS - McRae Footwear

McRae Footwear manufactures the military boots that have been standard issue for U.S. Army personnel worldwide for over two decades. Based in Mt Gilead, North Carolina, the company continues to design and produce boots domestically using American manufacturing standards and materials.

McRae organizes their lineup by military service:

• •Army Collection - Standard mil-spec hot weather and temperate weather boots
• •USAF Collection - Air Force-approved designs including steel toe options
• •USMC Collection - Marine Corps exclusive models through MCX (Marine Corps Exchange)
• •Terassault Series - Modern tactical performance boots with lightweight construction
• •Originals - Vietnam-era jungle boots recreated with modern materials and construction
• •Specials - Seasonal and limited releases

Mil-Spec Hot Weather Coyote Boot (Style #8189) | $190.95 - 8" height with full grain coyote suede and 1000 denier Cordura upper - Oil, acid, and slip-resistant Vibram Sierra outsole - Removable cushion polyurethane insert - Nylon speedhooks and eyelet lacing system - Trusted by deployed personnel: one verified customer reported "they survived Afghanistan" - Sizes 5-13 available; fit runs full size smaller than casual shoes

T2 Ultra Light Hot Weather Steel Toe (Style #8389) | $190.95 - At 21 ounces per boot (9R size), among the world's lightest steel toe options - Strobel construction for athletic fit with zero break-in period - Vibram P439R PU/rubber outsole with low density midsole - Built-in motion control device (MCD) for lateral stability - ASTM F2413 certified for impact and compression - Made in USA, AR670-1 compliant

T2 Ultra Light Extended Comfort Temperate Weather (Style #8306) | $205.95 - New Gore-Tex Extended Comfort Membrane for breathable waterproofing - Strobel construction with athletic performance focus - Vibram P439R outsole with ultralight PU midsole - Teraloc functional laces keep boots snug even if untied - Extended pull-tab at rear for securing around boot top

Generation 2 Black All-Leather Combat Boot (Style #6289) | $199.95 - 10" height, all polishable full grain leather upper - Direct attach construction bonds upper and sole for unprecedented strength - Oil, acid, slip-resistant Vibram Panama outsole - Lighter and more flexible than traditional combat boots - Made 100% in USA, Berry Amendment compliant

USMC Hot Weather Terassault 2 Ultra-Light (Style #8221) - MCX Exclusive - Exclusive to Marine Corps Exchange - Strobel insole for maximum flexibility and reduced weight - Built-in motion control device for stability - Vibram P439R PU/rubber outsole with low density midsole - Padded collar with extended rear pull-tab - Genuine full grain cowhide and 1000 denier Cordura

Outsole Options: - Vibram Sierra Outsole - oil, acid, slip resistant; sheds debris easily - Vibram Panama Outsole - polyurethane midsole option; classic design with modern performance - Vibram P439R PU/Rubber - low density for lightweight performance

Upper Materials: - Full grain leather (polishable, ideal for handling oil-based chemicals) - Genuine cowhide suede - 1000 denier Cordura (durable nylon) - Olive drab cotton duck (vintage jungle boot option)

Construction Methods: - Strobel insole construction (lightweight, athletic fit, no break-in) - Direct attach (unprecedented strength, improved shock attenuation) - Board lasted (traditional comfort insert)

Standard colors across collections: - Coyote - Hot weather standard for Army and USAF - Black - Full grain leather options for dress and field use - Mojave - Desert terrain coloring

Most models available in sizes 5-13, with both regular (R) and wide (W) options for size 13. Important note: Military boots run full size smaller than casual footwear—customers should purchase one full size down from their normal shoe size.

All McRae boots are manufactured in the United States and meet Berry Amendment compliance requirements for military procurement. This supports domestic manufacturing standards and ensures quality control throughout production.

"Slightly different than the ones I got issued back in the day (2006-2009) but they fit very well, and need next to no time to break in." - Wyatt (Verified Customer, 2019)

McRae boots are available through: - Direct from McRae Footwear website - Local dealers and retailers nationwide - Marine Corps Exchange (MCX) for USMC-exclusive models - Military clothing sales - Tactical and military supply retailers