M43 Combat Boots

The were meant to replace the paratrooper Corcoran Jump Boots with minor changes to the original M1938 Infantry legging design.

Original Design and Combat Use
The M43 was designed to replace the M1941 Corcoran Jump Boots, in November of 1943 it was officially issued, but it did not take wide spread until 1945. It was similar to the M1938 Legging mounted boots of the infantry. It was used mostly by the paratrooper replacements in 1945.

Complaints
The veteran paratroopers complained about the boots two buckle legging as it could be easily be snagged on parachute risers, which could injure the jumper. Also, it got rid of the boots which set them apart from the other army personnel.