He can't tie them, hence the zippers in the side! Old trick we used for Guardmount when we did not want to mess up the perfect ladder lacing for inspection. Keep these in individual cloth bags wear them for inspection, then back into the bags and replace with standard issue jump boots but nowhere near as nicely shined!
Truth! Those would not have passed inspection. Many hours with Alcohol, cotton buds, polish and a lighter was required to get the appropriate mirror finish!