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corfam
What does corfam mean?
The mirror-shined poromeric dress shoes worn with the dress uniform, named after the DuPont material Corfam.
"Slip on your corfams for the parade."
Origin
US military slang, from the DuPont brand name 'Corfam.'
Frequently asked questions
What are corfams?
They're the high-gloss synthetic dress shoes worn with a military dress uniform — mirror-shined without needing to be polished.
Where does the name corfam come from?
It comes from Corfam, a poromeric (synthetic leather-like) material made by DuPont that the shoes are made from.
Why do service members like corfams?
Because the synthetic material holds a permanent mirror shine, saving the time and effort of polishing leather shoes for inspections and parades.
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