Period Style Boots & Shoes
Custom Made
Shoes and boots with a medieval look and a modern fit with hard soles, best when worn with athletic insole inserts. Each of these products are custom made. To order pre-made items from this page, go to "Off the Peg, Shoes and Boots".
Hedeby Boot or Haithabu shoe
The Hedeby boot is derived from the "Stepping through Time, Archaeological Footwear from Prehistoric Times until 1800" and is classified as a Thong Fastening (type 10). Found in Germany and dating from 11th and 12th centuries, it is representative of many similar types of shoes dating from 900 to 1460. The later the period, the lower the social class of the wearer. The Hedeby shoe or boot is the perfect generic Medieval or Dark Ages shoe.
The pattern of the shoe is almost exact, with a few minor changes for modern comfort. Each of these shoes is made of 3 to 4 oz cow hide leather or equivalent, comes with artificial mid-soles, crepe soles, all sewing is machine overstitched, and the top edge is hand whip stitched with linen thread. This shoe is always in stock! The Hedeby Shoe is not recommended for fighting or wild activity.
Available for Men and Women, the Hedeby shoe is available in custom sizes and colors for $245.
The Viking Jorvik Boot
The Jorvik shoe or "York shoe" is also from "Stepping through Time, Archaeological Footwear from Prehistoric Times until 1800" and is similar to the Dorestad and Woodbridge shoe and is classified as an Overlap Closure (type 20). Found on both the British Island and the European Continent dates from the 9th and 10th centuries. The Viking Jorvik Boot is the best representation of Dark Ages footwear.
The pattern of the shoe is almost exact, with a few minor changes for modern comfort. Each of these shoes is made of 3 to 4 oz top grain cow hide leather or equivalent, artificial mid-soles, crepe soles, all sewing is machine overstitched, and the toggles are held by slit hole in the side of the shoe.
Available for Men and Women, the Viking Jorvik Boot is available in custom sizes and colors for $245.
Baltic Viking Boots
The Baltic Viking Boot is typical of what my customers demand for Vendal and Viking culture 700 to end of the Viking age. Each of these boots is made of 3 to 4 oz top grain cow hide leather or equivalent, artificial mid-soles, crepe soles, all sewing is machine overstitched, and the toggles are held by holes in the flap side of the Boot and the toe is slightly pointed and has a seem that runs to the instep. This is an acceptable fighting boot.
Available for Men and Women, the Viking Baltic Boot is available in custom sizes and colors for $290.
Baltic II Viking Boot
The Baltic Viking II Boot is something I do special for a few customers needing a richly styled boot Vendal and Viking culture 400 A.D. to end of the Viking age. Now you can have it too. Each of these boots is made of 3 to 4 oz top grain cow hide leather or equivalent, artificial mid-soles, crepe soles, all sewing is machine overstitched, and the toggles are held by holes in the flap side of the Boot and the toe is slightly pointed and has a seem that runs to the instep. This is an acceptable fighting boot The whip stitch is done in linen thread and is binds the leather.
Available for Men and Women, the Viking Baltic Boot is available in custom sizes and colors for $350.
14th Century Poulaine Type .4
Found in "Shoes and Pattens" by
the Museum of London and "Stepping Through Time" by Olaf Goubitz, Carol
van Driel-Murry and Willy Groenman-van Waateringe this shoe is common
nobles shoe for the 14th Century. There are five different length of point as
described in "Shoes and Pattens", 0 being a rounded toe and .5 being
grossly exaggeratedly long points. The 14th Century Poulaine,
Poulain, or pike-toed shoe is a great medieval shoe!
The poulaine is constructed of 2.5 to 3 oz top-grain cowhide leather, brass buckles, crepe sole, artificial mid-soles, and all sewing is machine overstitched. The poulaine should not be used for fighting.
Available for Men and Women, the 14th Century Poulaine Type .4 custom made in any color or size is $125.
Mary Rose Shoe
Based on shoes found in the Tudor era shipwreck, the Mary Rose, and on many shoes pictured in "Stepping through Time," The Mary Rose shoe is representative of men's shoes worn about 1530 to 1600 and is the perfect Tudor or renaissance shoe.
This shoe features a laced closure and a square toe as well as hard rubber heel. The Mary Rose Shoe is constructed of 2.5 to 3 oz top-grain cowhide leather, leather laces, crepe sole, artificial mid-soles, hard rubber heel, and all sewing is machine overstitched.
Available for Men and Women, the Mary Rose Shoe custom made in any color or size is $125.
Persian Low Point Shoe
Found
in many Middle Eastern and Eastern illuminations this shoe is also
called a Man-pan.
The Persian Low Point Shoe is constructed of 2.5 oz top-grain cowhide leather, crepe sole, artificial mid-soles, optional leather laces, and sewing is machine overstitched or hand done. This shoe should not be used for fighting.
Available for Men and Women, the Persian Low Point Shoe custom made in any color or size for $165.
Persian High Point Shoe
Found
in many Middle Eastern and Eastern illuminations this shoe is popular
with dancers.
The Persian High Point Shoe is constructed of 2.5 oz top-grain cowhide leather, crepe sole, artificial mid-soles, optional leather laces, and sewing is machine overstitched or hand done. This shoe should not be used for fighting.
Available for Men and Women, the Persian High Point Shoe custom made in any color or size for $165.
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