Swiss Army KS90 Combat Boots Gen 1 Black Leather Military Surplus US Size 7.5

Description

Size 7.5 and in great condition, treads still in tact and original laces, have treated the leather and polished. Don’t have much need for mountain boots in Texas so hope these serve you well!
Please feel free to ask any questions!
*does not include insoles*
*boots are Slim/Medium width*
(For summer use I recommend a 7.5 shoe size
For winter use a 7 shoe size would be wise to fit thicker socks)
FROM KS:
Designed for heavy and constant use in challenging terrain, the KS90 shows a degree of engineering more commonly seen in high-end mountaineering gear and ski boots. Specifically, a great deal of attention has been paid to supporting and protecting the delicate parts of the wearer's foot. This is really out of necessity — every Swiss infantryman is a mountain soldier, and even one broken ankle presents a serious hazard at the company level.
With this in mind, the unique appearance of the KS90 starts to make sense. The thick, hybrid-type sole combines an aggressive outer tread (licensed from Vibram) with a contoured shock absorbing core. The result is ruggedly functional, but comfortable enough for long hours hiking and bouldering.
The wearer's foot rests slightly recessed into the aforementioned sole, cradled between it and multiple soft padded-leather inserts. These inserts align with the top, sides, and rear of the ankle in a manner very similar to a therapeutic brace. When properly laced, the padding gently applies pressure, effectively eliminating ankle sprains and rolls while carrying heavy loads.
Most boots with this level of reinforcement suffer in the mobility department. In fact, excessive rigidity can impede the natural flexing of the foot to the point of causing injuries. To prevent this, the Swiss-German design team behind the Kampfstiefel 90 placed an aggressive joint where the ankle naturally flexes in its forward range of travel. With this flexible joint, the KS90 tackles inclines with relative ease — feeling closer to a wildly overbuilt sneaker than a traditional heavy combat boot.
The remaining technical features are simple but important — the upper is constructed of thick, full-grain leather with a gusseted, high-cut tongue and reinforced toe. With appropriate long-term care, the high-quality leather makes the boots functionally waterproof — and very well suited to cold weather and snow. In a true arctic environment, you'll need to move to insulated "moon boots," but for anything short of that, the KS90 will serve you faithfully.