Engineered for WWII, the commando sole lives on as a way to toughen traditionally made shoes against inclement weather.
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Aside from its country-weekend utility, there’s another reason why English shoemakers have long championed the style. It was developed in the 1930s by English rubber maker Itshide, who at the outbreak of WWII switched from producing toys and brushes to churning out tank treads and pieces for torpedo systems. Among its martial output was a new kind of rubber sole used for armyCommando soles such as the set on this pair from Trickers are built to help you traverse tough terrain.
While forged in wartime, the knowledge needed to create a commando-style sole was not kept top-secret. So, while Itshide is recognized as its originator and continues to be a major supplier, many of the same footwear brands also utilize Italian-made Vibram outsoles that are similarly lugged and also referred to as “commando” soles.
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