The RAF had escape pattern flying boots[0] from from mid-war. Looked like a normal shoe with sheepskin lined legging attached. You cut the top off with the incl

The RAF had escape pattern flying boots[0] from from mid-war. Looked like a normal shoe with sheepskin lined legging attached. You cut the top off with the included penknife to leave a normal looking shoe[1]. The leftover bits were designed to reassemble as a waistcoat if you needed to sleep rough. Wouldn't be surprised if USAF had similar or maybe he was issued an RAF pair for having difficult feet. :) [0] https://www.historicflyingclothing.com/en-GB/ww2-raf/raf-1943-pattern-flying-boots-s8/prod_15245 https://www.historicflyingclothing.com/en-GB/ww2-raf/raf-194... [1] http://www.oldnautibits.com/assets/images/aeronautical/images/PC196.jpeg http://www.oldnautibits.com/assets/images/aeronautical/image...