While the Kibata is a loomstate

with a slightly more relaxed fit

Deeply saturated blue

In addition to its stylish cut

John Lofgren Military Desert Boot - Japanese Suede Olive Size:9.5 While the Kibata is aJLB's Desert Boot is based on a shoe issued to British and South African soldiers in Cairo in WWII. The boots became popular stateside in the 50's, and were a staple of "mod" fashion in the UK from the 1960s through the 1980s. The desert boot endures as an icon today, due to its comfort and easy styling. For their version, JLB took no shortcuts. Just comfortable as the original, the Lofgren version of the boot is notably sturdier and heavier due to