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  2. Converse (brand) - Wikipedia

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    Converse ( / ˈkɒnvərs /) is an American lifestyle brand that markets, distributes, and licenses footwear, apparel, and accessories. Founded by Marquis Mills Converse in 1908 as the Converse Rubber Shoe Company in Malden, Massachusetts, it has been acquired by several companies before becoming a subsidiary of Nike, Inc. in 2003.

  3. Combat boot - Wikipedia

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    ' combat boot '), made from black leather and with a flat sole and used for marching on paved roads. The KS14 Schwer ('heavy'), made by the Italian company AKU, is a heavy duty combat boot specially designed for the Swiss Army but also sold to civilians, with metal inserts to protect the foot. Every soldier receives, at the beginning of boot ...

  4. United States Army uniforms in World War II - Wikipedia

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    The M-1943 uniform came into service in the later half of World War II. The uniform was designed as a layered system, meant to be worn over the wool shirt and trousers, and in conjunction with a wool sweater and liners in colder weather. The most recognizable part of the uniform is the standardized M-1943 field jacket.

  5. Jump boot - Wikipedia

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    Jump boots are a type of combat boot designed for paratroopers featuring calf-length lacing and rigid toe caps. The style was developed in many countries simultaneously with the adoption of airborne infantry forces during World War II. Modern jump boots are earned in some countries and therefore have become a mark of achievement and distinction ...

  6. Jets safety-turned-cornerback Jarrick Bernard-Converse ... - AOL

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    A few months later, on his 23rd birthday — April 29 — he was drafted as a safety in the sixth round by the Jets. Bernard-Converse missed training camp with a foot injury, but was activated ...

  7. With power still out from Beryl, many Texas residents face ...

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    With power still out from Beryl, many Texas residents face their next challenge: Extreme heat

  8. Army Combat Boot - Wikipedia

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    ISSN 0093-8440. The Army Combat Boot is a tan-colored, temperate weather combat boot with a moisture-resistant, rough-side-out cattlehide leather and nylon duck upper. It contains a waterproof breathable membrane, and integrated safety features such as limited fire, conductive heat, and liquid fuel penetration-protection.

  9. 50 Discontinued Snacks That We Still Desperately Miss - AOL

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    These were like little pudding fruit snacks. A true crime to take them away from us without warning. Amazon. 7. Surge. One look at this can and you know exactly what decade the toxic-waste-looking ...