Shoes Molder Congress Stlye Description.pdf

This document is a Military Specification (Military Spec) for Molder Shoes, Congress Style, detailing comprehensive technical requirements for protective footwear. The specification describes 6-inch high black leather shoes with steel safety toes, Goodyear welt construction, and elastic gussets, sized from 4 to 16 with width ranges from R-Regular to XW-Extra Wide. Specific requirements include full grain cattlehide leather upper, removable cushioned insole, non-marking oil-resistant rubber outsole, and compliance with ANSI Z41-1999 protective toe cap standards.

The document specifies rigorous verification criteria, including inspection for manufacturing defects such as poor workmanship, improper mating, stains, cuts, misplaced components, and stitching issues. Acceptable manufacturers include Addison Shoe Company, Cover Shoe Company, and Wolverine Bates Shoe Company. The specification includes detailed technical drawings illustrating shoe construction features like front and back pull straps, elastic gusset placement, stitching patterns, and sole/heel traction tread design. Visual inspection will follow Inspection Level II, AQL 2.5 standards, with each shoe requiring bar coding, UPC symbols, and size labeling according to precise military documentation requirements.