These 1940's French military ice over shoes, crafted by J.J. Chabrat of Bordeaux, are an essential piece of WWII history. These shoes were made to be worn over regular shoes for added traction on slippery, icy surfaces. Made with a durable cotton canvas top, leather soles and framing, and metal tips on the bottoms for traction on ice, these shoes are both functional and stylish. While the leather may be stiff at first, with some massaging, it will soften up and become a prized collector's item.