B-52 "Charcoal 1" Low Top Canvas Shoes

Sale price$59.00 USD
Gender: Men
Color: White
Size: US5/EU38
Canvas Shoes Size Chart
What Size Am I?
Shoe sizes can vary considerably between brands. A US13 with one brand could be a US12 with another brand.  We always recommend doing a quick foot length measurement to find the correct size. Once you have this, you can ascertain your insole measurement (please see the image below) and then simply look that up on our size chart to locate the most appropriate size.
A detailed sizing guide, aliong with UK sizing can be founded here.
We also have a Shoe Size Guarantee to give you peace of mind with your size selection. More details can be found here.
Please note all our sizes are standard width. No wide sizes are available. 
US  (M) US (W) EU INSOLE  (in/cm) 
- 5 35 8.9 22.7
- 5.5 36 9.2 23.3
- 6 37 9.3 23.5
5 7 38 9.6 24.5
6 8 39 9.8 25.0
7 9 40 10.2 25.9
7.5 10 41 10.4 26.3
8.5 11 42 10.6 27.0
9.5 11.5 43 11.0 28.0
10 12 44 11.2 28.5
11 - 45 11.4 29.0
12 - 46 11.7 29.8
13 - 47 12.0 30.5
14 - 48 12.3 31.2
Current as at: Oct 1, 2024

This design is based on the B-52G “Grace. Under Pressure” (callsign “Charcoal 1”, Serial 58-0201) which was the first B-52 shot down on December 18th, 1972 - the first night of Operation Linebacker II.  Of the 6 crew on board, only 3 survived becoming prisoners of war. On board the aircraft were Pilot Col. Donald Rissi (KIA), Co-Pilot Lt. Robert Thomas (KIA), EWO Capt. Richard Simpson (POW), Nav. Capt. Robert Certain (POW), Rad/Nav. Maj Richard Johnson (POW) and AG Sgt Walter Ferguson (KIA).

In the short film “The Unchained Eagle”, documentary film maker, John Mollison, delves into the events of that night, the time in captivity and life post-Vietnam War with “Charcoal 1” survivor and POW, Col. Robert Certain.

Also of note is Co-Pilot Lt Robert Thomas is the father of Pro Football Hall of Famer and Kansas City Chiefs Linebacker (1989-1999) Derrick Thomas.

Many thanks for my wonderful sneakers!  I shall wear them with pride to remember my 25th mission with Bill DeSanders.

John "Lucky" Luckadoo (B-17 Pilot)

I was a bit dubious in ordering these, but I was very pleasantly surprised. They are excellent and well thought out. You just need to be patient regarding delivery. Well worth the wait. I'll be getting more.

Bradley D

Wonderful customer service. My error in 1st order they were good to their word and replaced at no charge. New order fits perfectly. Love the shoes.

Kelly S

Great quality nice comfortable and look so cool.

Justin McS

Brilliant shoes, comfortable and good soles. Customer service was excellent as well as my delivery went somewhere else but they helped me locate it.

Yvette P

I ordered a pair of the Avro Arrow shoes, and was totally impressed. What great quality, and super comfortable. I will be getting more for sure, thanks for a great shoe and supporting all of these great institutions, great job folks.

Royce C