I’m building my first GB outfit and I want to know what kinds of shoes/boots they wore in the movies. Does anyone know around here?? Thanks 
Someone correct me if I’m wrong, but I believe they were black leather Carolina jump boots, 10" with metal side zippers.
Corcoran makes a VERY similar boot still today:
http://www.corcoranandmatterhorn.com/ItemDisplay.asp?Style=995&CategoryID=28
The main differences are the flap with snaps that covers the top of the zipper, and the fact that the zipper is painted black. A little sanding and flap removal later, and you have something pretty close.
You can find loads of other similar boots. The main features you’ll want is a jump boot (smooth, flate sole, not thick and knobby like combat boots) and the toe cap. The zipper is as convenient as it is accurate, but can hike the price up.
Here’s a link discussing what options people have chosen for their own costumes
Yeah I purchased the Corcoran xc1585 and it’s pretty much as accurate as u can get real nice boot not too bad on the feet I drive a clutch and still could wear the boots while driving I found mine at workbootusa.com for 140 bucks and is shipped within a few days
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I also got the Corcoran jump boots withe the black zip (which I’ve sanded) and the flat soles, but I wasn’t aware the flap wasn’t accurate , getting my scalpel out as we speak 
wow, thanks everyone! Another question, I have- I’m usually wary of buying shoes off the net because of the sensitive nature of how shoes fit on feet (everyone is different). Is there a way to help ensure I get a boot with the best fit possible?? Maybe this is a dumb question, but I don’t want to spend over a 100 dollars and then get a boot that doesn’t feel right.
Cheers.
You’re going to want to wear thick cut socks with boots anyway, so plan for that.
Workbootusa.com has a great return policy they understand the point u just made check them out u mite like also to tobot if u cut off the flap ur still left with the snaps on the side of the boot not sure if I’ll cut mine off I spent a total all together 2370 to get as accurate as possible with everything the boots are pretty close close enough to maybe not cut the flap off but still am thinking of doing the same thing just havnt decided yet
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I wish it was easier finding those boots with the already silver zippers!
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Correct me if I’m wrong but the gb1 boots had brass zippers while the gb2 boots had silver zippers with the flaps. Not sure about the flaps on the gb1 boots, but i know the gb2 boots had them. They are visible in ref photos
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I’ve always thought some of the boots had brass zippers, but I have no evidence; they look brass in some photos and aluminum/steel in others, but there were no flaps in GB1:
I never thought to look at the GB2 boots for a flap, though it would make sense that they’d have newer boots by that point.
EDIT:
Looks like they were aluminum/steel in GB1, at least:
EDIT 2:
Not seeing any flaps on the GB2 boots either, and those zippers look like brass:
Wow, you guys are thorough.
Maybe I’m wrong but i ive seen the flaps in gb2 somewhere…maybe promo shots or something. I’ll have to look.
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Welcome to GB fans…When you Look at the outfit as a whole there really isn’t much to it …so the devils in the details …you really have to try to screw this costume up, but people manage to do it all the time …Good luck to you , I recently purchased a pair of Corcoran 995 …they are a little pricey but if you are part of a franchise and wear your gear all the time than its an investment that you will get years of use out of them…
I wear my corcorans for walking in sometimes , they really are comfy boots
Just last sat the 27th, I had the air & scare event in Dulles Va and wore my Corcoran xc1585. After 7 long hrs of walking and standing for photos, I ended up with three blisters and a cut around both legs at the top of the boot.
Am not complaining by any means because I had fun and it was a blast but I suggest the “thickest” sock they make. I worn thick long socks but because I didnt tuck my uniform in going venkman style that explained the cut I had on the leg.
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Boots very much need to be broken in, and your feet need to toughen up.
The first time I wore my Corcorans was to Dragon*Con. With no backup shoes and after four days, my feet resembled ground beef. After that, though? Never so much as a rub when I wear them. They’re now one of my most comfortable pairs of shoes, and I wear them near daily.
Also, abundant shapeless sneakers and sandals have made our feet soft and weak. Wearing a pair of real boots will toughen your feet up to the point that you don’t get blisters or raw spots and can walk on gravel.
OK, so maybe I’m exaggerating. Point is, a good pair of combat boots and the insane amount of support they provide, once broken in to the shape of your foot, will become one of the longest wearing, nicest looking, most comfortable pieces of footwear you will ever own, and if you take care of them, they’ll give you a lifetime of service.
No doubt ur right about that. I love wearing them and that day was the longest I have had them on my feet at one time. Its a great looking boot and one great “investment”, I recommend to everyone have a pair of these.
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Well.. I guess when my Corcorans come in the mail I’ll have to wear them for a few days (provided the fit- fingers crossed) in order to break them in…
I bought some Corcoran boots that are similar in appearance to the original GB uniforms. I had to order them and when they arrived they felt pretty stiff and narrow near the front. So to anyone who has them, is there a breaking in period or should I just mail them back and exchange for a bigger size???