Why are Hob nailed boots used in militaries during World War 2? Besides the sound it makes during a march, which impresses, wouldn't it be slippery on metal and concrete surfaces? I
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My new mountaineering boots, a joy to wear and very comfortable but heavy at each boot weighing in at 3 1/2 pounds... Certainly heavy by modern standards but I love them. : r/Mountaineering