Originally Posted by
drustsonoferp
The MOD stopped buying the Haynes and Cann boot because they could procure a cheaper one in the form of the Swift boot. It is much clumpier, not available in such an accommodating range of sizes, and has more difficulty fitting in small cockpit footwells. Haynes and Cann went bust after losing the MOD contract, the design was bought by someone in France who had no idea who to run a quality system, nor adhere to design standards/configuration control: boots changed spec without notice which would have made formal release for aircraft use interesting. This is why there are moves towards an Alt Berg aircrew boot, which is smaller in volume and available in a wider range of sizes, and can still do the usual Alt Berg bespoke fitting if you go to the factory.
We use the Alt-Berg, it appears popular.