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GI Mickey Mouse Boots (Bunny Boots) — Unissued
GI Mickey Mouse Boots (Bunny Boots) Details
These unissued GI Mickey Mouse boots, known equally as "bunny boots" in military slang, are genuine US-issue extreme cold weather (ECW) footwear in white. New old stock from a production run that ended over 15 years ago, sourced directly from US government surplus.
Features & Specs
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Construction: Rugged rubber outer with thick felt liners that seal out moisture and cold air
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Temperature rating: rated to −40°F
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Side valve: allows inflation/deflation to equalize boot pressure during airborne or high-altitude use
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Closure: Lace-up with roomy toe box for thick wool socks
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Issue type: Genuine US military, near-new old stock
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Origin: Made in the USA for US government mountain troops; developed during the Korean War era
Mickey Mouse boots earn their nickname from the bulbous, oversized toe box. Originally developed for US troops operating in extreme cold environments, they remain regarded as some of the warmest military footwear ever issued. Outside the military, they're prized by ice fishermen, hunters, snowmobilers, oil-field workers, Arctic researchers, and by collectors, as production stopped over 15 years ago.
Note: Photos are representative of the boot style. Your actual pair may show light scuffing or surface discoloration from long-term storage; this is normal for new old stock of this age.
See more cold-weather footwear in our military boots collection, or compare with the GI ECW Mickey Mouse boots with air valve sibling listing.