vintage van's style #72 ~ US5.5 style #70 chukka boot possible black residue on insole

possible black residue on insole & socks due to perishing of thin foam fiber-fill of tongue

so perhaps a black powder of some sort will remedy these

customade in usa crica 1988

5N/UK6N (gum waffle outsole portion measures 25

navy blue %

vintage van's style #72 ~ US5.5 style #70 chukka boot possible black residue on insolevintage van's style #72 lacey green red canvas strawberry laces & scene BM made in usa circa 1984 used US5. 5 UK5 (gum waffle outsole portion measures 24. 6cm) excellent used condition. all rubber remains soft & flexible with minor micro stress cracking from crush injury, which will not effect wear longevity.