Chaz Heff
Boots and Breeches
Page 3
These are traditional styling, rounded flare breeches
from the time of World War II. They are shown with 20-inch
English riding boots. The brand of the boots is not known.
Chaz Heff
Boots and Breeches
Page 3
These are traditional styling, rounded flare breeches
from the time of World War II. They are shown with 20-inch
English riding boots. The brand of the boots is not known.
Many of the traditional English riding breeches around the time of World War II had a full, rounded flare which began just below the waist line, billowed out smoothly, and ended just above the knee. Although zippers had been in use before this time, the war time shortage of metal called for a return to the buttoned fly. The legs were closed either with buttons or laces, sometimes in combination.
Some people like the look of a slightly lower, heavier
boot with these breeches. Here is the same pair worn
with 18-inch Wesco Boss boots. They have a leather
lining, are very sturdy, and feel great when on a big bike.
I feel that breeches should give a good view from the rear!
Right? Here are the same breeches and boots as in photo
above. This gives a better look at the Wescos.
Here is another style from this period, and I like it very
much. There is a sharper peg, a sort of forerunner of the
"chopped peg" you saw in the Seattle Police breeches.
Note the leather knee patches which are great for
gripping the saddle (either leather or metal).
I just couldn't resist adding this "View from the Rear".
The boots in this photo as well as in photo above are
Dehner dress boots. Oh yes, I am the photographer
AND the model! The marvels of the digital camera!
