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Notes on the Selection and Care of Polar Footwear

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  27 October 2009

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An excellent factory-made cheap moccasin may now be obtained from the Hudson's Bay Co. (fig. 26; S.P.R.I., 732). This is made of chrometanned cow-hide. The sole and vamp has the grain left on, while the remainder of the boot is of slightly softer leather without grain. The lacing passes through eyelets in the facings instead of round the foot as in the native patterns.

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page no 309 Note 1 In this section the authors had hoped to discuss some additional types of boot which had been held over from Part I, but the extension of the War has unfortunately made it impossible to obtain the necessary details. For the same reason, it has not been possible to publish details of special leathers and tanning methods.

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page no 316 Note 1 The problem of the best wax to use for different conditions must still be solved largely by personal experience. A novice will benefit by reading “What is the Best Climbing Wax?” by Swayne, A. C., British Ski Year Book for 1939 (London), pp. 229–32.Google Scholar

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page no 318 Note 1 For possible alternatives see Solbakken Boot, p. 247, Canvas Overshoe, p. 309 and Finnish Boot, p. 310.

page no 320 Note 1 Strands of raw hide, usually of bear or beaver.

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page no 320 Note 2 Obtainable from L. L. Bean Inc., Freeport, Maine, U.S.A., in three sizes: 9 in. × 50 in., 9 in. × 56 in. and 10 in. × 56 in.

page no 323 Note 1 Plur. truger.

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