I purchased 3 components to build the boot: Paratrooper boots -$57, salvaged double-buckle WWII boot cuffs - $24, dissected 10-pocket cartridge belt -$19. Red leather paint and Ritz dye - $13. All held together with snaps.
Time to experiment, but time is also short. Toying with either building a version TWS stealth suit or the Smithsonian suit for the upcoming movie.
Since the First Avenger, I've really dug the harness look for Cap. These are mock ups using my generic comic jacket and my Avengers version.
Leaning toward the look of the first photo with the more complete rigging. Will need to resurface the material to a darker navy and fix the striping to be more symmetrical. Also plan to transfer the Graphic Jordan stealth star from the right onto the finished piece.