Historic footwear for Re-enactors, Theaters and Movies. Reproductions of what people wore. Keep looking it gets better.
Brown short boot Smooth side out lined Artillery pattern.
Artillery boot 1861, or sometimes called the Short Boot or Engineer Boot. The mid-calf height of the boot changes in proportion to the size. The boot is leather lined. The original is on the right in the image.
Brown short boot Rough side out unlined boot.
1861, Brown rough out Short Boot. The mid-calf height of the boot changes in proportion to the size. The brown rough out boot is unlined.
Anna, Colonial black-smooth shoe_
Anna A comfortable heeled colonial shoe is a crooked shoe (left/right) model designed to be worn without buckles. She is designed to be worn with a ribbon tie or a rosette that will match your outfit. The heel is 2 inches. Steel shank, black supple leather.
Hessian boot re-production
Fugawee’s Hessian boot is another well made long lasting leather boot, Steel shank construction. Stacked leather heel, fully lined. The boots do not come with a tassel, These have a narrow shaft so those with large calves they might not work for you.
Revere Boot, turn down cuff
The Revere boot is built upon a squarish antique last. It has a rounded shank that fits a stirrup well. The shank is held in place by pegs but the rest of the sole is lock-stitched. The Revere boot has a steam-molded front piece and a full calfskin lining. The exterior is polished black calfskin.
The boot is almost a straight last but indeed it is a left/right. This will make it more comfortable for walking. Please mark somewhere inside which is for the right foot. My husband had not done this and about mid-day he wondered why his feet didn’t feel right. Sure enough, he had put them on the wrong way. After that all was good. So we suggest that you mark the inside for each foot.
King Louies the XIV red heel, red tongue shoe.
Shoes do NOT come with buckles.
CHERI colonial shoe
Cheri is a cherry brick red. It is a tie show and will go from 17th century to almost the 19th century. It has a curved heel and is made of soft leather. This is made on a modern left and right last.
Debbie, Colonial buckle shoe
Debbie is made of supple leather with a moderate 1-3/4″ squash heel. It has a steel shank for strength. This shoe is made for those that need a roomier toe, and a wider shoe. It is a lined shoe and can be worn with a buckle or ties. This is a look a like for the Leslie, but in women’s sizing.
a Victoria, Black
Black Victoria is a Ladies fully leather lined ankle-high pull-on bootee. Black is one of three color choices.
Patent Leather Congress Gaitor, Civil War Men’s pull-on Shoe
The Congressgaitor is more of an ankle boot. It is what you have been looking for. With a tab on the back for ease of entry, it has a smooth black leather toe, two elastic gussets one either side and a stacked heel.
Franklin Shoe
The Franklin is a gentleman’s shoe. When sizing please go up a 1/2 size than what you normally wear. Buckles are not included.
Artillery Boot 1861, short boot Rough side out unlined boot.
Artillery boot 1861, Short Boot. The mid-calf height of the boot changes in proportion to the size. The black rough out boot is unlined.
Concord, Black Rough out unlined shoe
The Concord is a Colonial unlined full-grain all leather shoe. It is natural leather, easy to dye, It has a low heel and 1 1//4″ latchets for buckles. This would be the common man’s shoe.
Concord, Black Smooth out unlined shoe
The Concord is a Colonial unlined full-grain all leather shoe. It has a low heel and 1 1//4″ latchets for buckles. This would be the common man’s shoe.
Brogan, Southern or Monticello model Rough side out
The Southern or Monticello model. also appropriate as a work shoe from the early 1800’s until the present day, is built on the same lasts as the Federal Contract Bootee. It has five lace holes and a pull tab on … Read More
Liquidation sale No returns. Brogan or Jefferson Bootie, Rough side out.
I am sorry to say our shoe manufacturer is out of business, and we no longer see carrying them. We are liquidating the remaining inventory at below-cost prices. There are NO RETURNS ON LIQUIDATED ITEMS. Rough out Brogan by … Read More
Liquidation sale No returns. Brogan, Jefferson Bootie Smooth side out
I am sorry to say our shoe manufacturer is out of business, and we no longer see carrying them. We are liquidating the remaining inventory at below-cost prices. There are NO RETURNS ON LIQUIDATED ITEMS. Brogans are also called Jefferson … Read More
Betsy, Colonial Shoe
Betsy is an everyday Blue ribbon shoe for Colonial dress. sizes 5 to 12
Congress Gator, Black & Brown, Civil War Men’s pull-on Shoe
The Congressgaitor is more of an ankle boot. It is what you have been looking for. With a tab on the back for ease of entry, it has a smooth black leather toe, two elastic gussets one either side and a stacked heel.
_ Victoria, Bone
The Victoria is something new for the Civil War ladies. The moment you hold Victoria you will know that you have a quality shoe in your hand. Comfort, quality and authenticity are all brought by Victoria
Victoria is a fully leather lined flat heeled, fitted ankle-high bootee for the ladies. Victoria has a tapered, squarish toe cap and is made of soft leather on a left\right last. We have been getting some complaints that ladies with sturdy feet or stronger ankles are experiencing difficulty with getting into the Victoria. We have made a slight adjustment by adding another elastic gusset.
Victoria has six jet black buttons on the front of the shoe but there is no need for a button hook.
Sally, Colonial Shoe
Sally an everyday Green ribbon shoe for Colonial dress. sizes 5 to 12
Connie, Black-rough-out Colonial shoe
Connie has a 1-3/4 inch heel, made for a buckle but can be tied. Black rough-out leather. Straight last shoe.
Available in sizes 6B to 10C in whole and half sizes. $ 129.50
Rose, Civil War ankle boot
The Rose is a black smooth leather shoe with plain toe, 1/4″ leather heel, 2 elastic gussets and a tab on the back. Leather heel and sole.
You can wear this with your modern clothes and it fits perfectly when you dressed out in Civil War day dress.
full and half sizes 6- 11, widths medium M and wide W.
Stella, Civil War Ladies Boot
Stella: All leather, no out of period rubber heels. Lace-up boot is made from full grain black smooth leather. Stella has a 1-inch leather heel and a full toe area. This will keep you comfortable all day. Full and half sizes 5 – 12
a Sara, Cream and Ox blood Victoria boot
Sara is a fully leather lined flat heeled, fitted ankle-high bootee for the ladies. Sara has a tapered, squarish toe cap and is made of soft leather on a left\right last.
Colonial Natural Half Boots, Trekker series left/right rough-out
The Natural Half Boot, NHB, is a left/right boot. 4 ” above the ankle, with 7 lace holes, it is an all leather, natural color, rough-out leather half boot. Widths a D and EE, sizes full and half 7 to 15. Good for Colonial and later times.
Hi-Low Trekkers, straight last, natural rough-out leather
Hi-Lows are the straight last in the Trekker series. All leather natural rough-out, lace up half boot. sizes 6 to 15
If you look at the American Rifleman article on muskets of the Revolution, you will see that Troiani portraysGeneral Warren standing atop the parapet with sword in hand as he waits to see “the whites of their eyes.” He is wearing black Hi-Lows / Black Half Boots.
Colonial Black Half Boot, Trekker series Left/right
Four inches above the ankle, lace-up black all leather half boot. Good in F&I era to Mexican War 1812.
Full and half sizes 7D to 15EE, price $176.49
1758-Ligonier rough-out shoe
1758 Ligonier is a straight last shoe. Military or Civilian use. It is an all leather, low heel, short tongue and fit for either a buckle or you can set for ties.
Available in rough out or smooth finish. Short tongue, round toe, (square toes disappeared in 1735) 1¼ inch latchets. .
BUCKLES SOLD SEPARATELY.
Historic Stovepipe Boot, black smooth side out
The Stovepipe is close to all around or common boot. It comes high on the leg, almost to the knee. The leg is wider so the trousers can be tucked in them. It is a two piece pattern with 1 1/4″ stacked heel. It has inside pull tabs to make it easier to pull on.
Ligonier black-smooth colonial shoe
1758 Ligonier is a straight last shoe. Military or Civilian use. All leather, low heel, short tongue and fit for either a buckle or you can set for ties.
Available in rough out or smooth finish. Short tongue, round toe, (square toes disappeared in 1735) 1¼ inch latchets. .
BUCKLES SOLD SEPARATELY.
Barbara Black Rough
A women’s version of the common men’s shoe of the era. An straight last black-rough out all leather shoe with a stacked 1″ heel, buckle or tie shoe.
BUCKLES SOLD SEPARATELY.
Martha in Bone
The Martha is an elegant Bone color leather shoe, ready for the Colonial Governor’s Ball or for everyday use by a style-conscious lady.
Jenny Lynn, Civil War Ankle boot
Jenny Lynn is an Ankle boot with side elastic gussets, decorative buttons and scalloped edge. It is part of the Victoria series with the 1/4″ low heel.
Barbara, Black Smooth
Barbara is the women’s colonial common shoe, with a short tongue, low heel made in full grain leather. This can be a buckle shoe or the latchets can be made for ties. It is in black- smooth leather. BUCKLES SOLD SEPARATELY.
Martha-Colonial black-smooth leather shoe
Martha is a Colonial dressy shoe with a fan-shaped tongue, 2″ heel, but wide enough so walking on the rough ground won’t cause your heel to sink into the ground. It has latchets for a buckle or you can use a tie. BUCKLES ARE SOLD SEPARATELY.
Artillery Boot 1861, short boot Smooth side out lined boot.
Artillery boot 1861, or sometimes called the Short Boot or Engineer Boot. The mid-calf height of the boot changes in proportion to the size. The boot is leather lined. The original is on the right in the image.
Congress Gaitor, Civil War Men’s pull-on Shoe
The Congressgaitor is more of an ankle boot. It is what you have been looking for. With a tab on the back for ease of entry, it has a smooth black leather toe, two elastic gussets one either side and a stacked heel.