Newly redone as of 5/2008 to be more historically
accurate! The Jorvik / Jorvic 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) turn shoe. Found in York, England, the original settlement was Viking
and named Jorvik. Found on both the British Isles and the European Continent
dates from the 9th and 10th centuries. The Viking Jorvik Boot is
the best representation of Dark Ages, Anglo Saxon, and migration period footwear.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 top grain cow hide leather or equivalent, leather soles, vamp sewing is machine overstitched, and the toggles are of wood, horn, or bone. This shoe is always in stock! The Jorvik Viking shoe is perfect for Viking living history, historical reenactments groups, Hastings, and the SCA. Available in Men's and Women's sizes, the Viking Jorvik Boot comes in Brown only (and was $145) now only $90.
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