 Newly redone as of 5/2008 to be more historically accurate! 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). This shoe is named for
the Viking city of Hedeby located in northern Germany, once Denmark.
The Hedeby shoe
dates from 8th through 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 Viking Hedeby shoe
or boot is the perfect generic Viking / Dark Ages shoe.
Although the original is a turn shoe, this version is McKay stitched ( which is identical in outward appearance) and 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 leather soles, vamp sewing is machine overstitched, and the top edge is hand whip stitched with linen thread. This shoe is always in stock! The Hedeby Viking shoe is perfect for Viking living history, historical reenactments groups, Hastings, and the SCA. Available for Men and Women, the Hedeby shoe is available in brown for ( was $145) now $95.
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