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Soldiers of the Roman legions were the foremost people to use uniform boots. The boots used by them was known as hobnail boots or commonly called as caligae. The civilian pattern was adopted mainly based on the uniforms and the shoes that were used with them. Uniform boots with buckles were used by the soldiers from 1660 till 1800. Hessian type of uniform boots was in usage from the beginning of the 18th century till the World War 1. Later during the times of Napoleon, during the war, the British army took to the lace-up boots, instead of the earlier type of uniform boots.
 US Army utilized the calf-high uniform boots till the civil war, during which the soldiers wore the ankle-high boots. The specialty of these boots is that there was no separate left or right boot, a normal straight boot, which would take the shape of the foot on which they were worn. In today’s time there is a separate boot of each foot. The type of leather and structure of the boots made, have also completely changed. Uniform boots of recent times are much tougher, fully cover the feet up to the ankle or calf, and are water resistant. The material utilized in the boots for the men in uniform, have also undergone a drastic change. From the black leather boots to the water proof, slip resistant variety. Now there are boots which are shock resistant, oil and fire resistant, in addition some of the uniform boots are resistant to electricity.
The soldier of today is equipped with the best uniform boots. In case of a special formal gathering, the uniform boots are of the shiny leather types, with minimum fuss and usually black. The uppers of these boots are of soft shiny leather with soles made from leather, wood or sometime rubber. For the combat areas the uniform boots utilize special uppers and soles. The uppers of the uniform boots used in combat situations, have toughened leather, which is rendered waterproof by a lining of canvas or resin. There is a special casing on the toe with either steel or reinforced rubber for special protection. The ankles are usually given adequate support by reinforcement at the back of the ankles.
The uniform boots also feature adequate cushioning to reduce the fatigue, the soldiers or other men in uniform undergo, due to prolonged hours of standing or walking. The structure of these uniform boots is such that the posture of the wearer is maintained upright. The soles of the uniform boots are usually thick and resistant to water and chemicals. The soles mostly used vulcanized striated rubber, with deep venation. The rubber soles with the deep venations give stability to the body and ensure better grip on the surface.
The uniform boots are also utilized by men who work at factories, construction sites, manufacturing units and other areas. The uniform boots that they use wear have a few vital components.
- Leather boots with waterproof characteristics to keep the feet dry and warm
- Internal insulation from cold and heat.
- Well cushioned toe and heels, for lesser fatigue
- Soles should be resistant to water, oil, fire and electrocution
- The soles should be thick and grooved to impede slipping due to wet conditions
- For work areas which need frequent movement the uniform boots should be light weight
- For high temperature or humid environment the uppers should be of breathable material
There are certain standards set by the American National Standard Institute (ANSI).There are labels of ANSI inside each boot to find out whether they match the safety standards or not.
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