Condition
The Bunny Boots that we have available are in good, functional condition, but will show aesthetic wear from multiple years of service in the field in Antarctica. While the majority of the boots are clearly marked with the 'Bata' brand, we cannot grantee that all are that brand, nor which model/year the boots are. The USAP program restocks as needed, meaning the boots we have are certainly from different years, perhaps different decades. Some boots may have had their laces replaced. Almost all of the boots have their sizes written in black sharpie on the back of the boots, above the heel. Individual items will vary. Each is an individual piece of Antarctic history, with it's own story to tell.
- Very Good: The boots may show some relatively mild wear and tear such as scratches, scuffs, and mild staining or yellowing. The boots are in functionable, wearable condition.
- Good: The boots will show moderate wear such as minor cracks in the outer lining, signs of previous repair, and heavier staining or yellowing. The boots are in functionable, wearable condition.
- Fair: The boots may show more severe signs of wear such as writing on the exterior of the boot, larger repairs to the boot, larger cracks/splits to the outer lining, *melted areas, etc. The boots may be in functionable, wearable condition, or else may need minor repairs prior to use.
*Some of the boots have areas of 'melted' rubber, usually near the top of the boot, where it looks as though the rubber has melted away from the inner lining. We do not sell any boots which have this problem in an extreme way which make it impossible to wear.
