Accession Number:

AD0773644

Title:

Lightweight Outsoles for Combat Footwear

Descriptive Note:

Final rept. 24 Jun 1971-17 Feb 1973

Corporate Author:

UNIROYAL INC MIDDLEBURY CT

Personal Author(s):

• Kopka, E. J.

Report Date:

1973-05-01

Pagination or Media Count:

45.0

Abstract:

A compound formulation having good abrasion resistance and flex crack resistance was developed for a combat boot outsole. The lightweight polyurethane has a specific gravity of 0.55. To fabricate the outsole, liquid injection molding equipment was used. In an attempt to improve flex cracking resistance a modified chevron outsole was designed. To facilitate quality control, a Polyair flex tester was evaluated.

Descriptors:

• *FOOTWEAR
• *MILITARY REQUIREMENTS
• POLYURETHANE RESINS

Subject Categories:

• Logistics, Military Facilities and Supplies

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE