A glossy leather calf-covering military boot, commonly associated with German soldiers of the WWII era
Jackboots are heavy boots that come up to the knee, such as the ones worn by some soldiers
The spirit that motivates a totalitarian or overly militaristic regime or policy
disapproval If a country or group of people is under the jackboot, they are suffering because the government is cruel and undemocratic. a boot worn by soldiers that covers their leg up to the knee (Perhaps from jack (14-19 centuries) (from jaque; JACKET) + boot)