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Welcome to the category devoted to Historical footwear. Our shoes are mainly handmade by Czech producers. For the production of shoes is used best quality leather and other (modern) materials. Our range is very wide, there you will find ancient shoes, medieval shoes, gothic shoes, baroque shoes, Art Nouveau shoes, leather boots and many other types of historical shoes.
Footwear
Are you already a happy owner of a beautiful historical costume? If yes, then you will need the right shoes to complete your historical look! We can even coat your historical shoes with the same fabric, what is your costume made from! Do not hesitate to contact us and send us a fabric to cover your shoes with. If you cannot find the right shoe model, you can send us a picture or drawing. We would make a new model historical shoes or historical boots according to this material for you.
Sandals tied to calves were worn for a long time in the Middle Ages. People from upper social classes started to wear closed shoes. Shoes with extra-long point were worn in the Gothic period. Simple low shoes were preferred during the Italian Renaissance. The points of the shoes were slightly pointed or rounded. The shoes with flattened points called “Cow-mouth-shoes”.
Gentlemen wore leather boots with bevelled points in the Baroque period. These boots are called “Musketeer boots”. Ladies wore low decorated shoes with heels.
You will find many various types of historical footwear in our internet store. We have sorted them out for you into the following categories: Roman and Romanic shoes, huaraches, Early Medieval shoes, Medieval shoes gentlemen and ladies, leather sandals, turn shoes, Gothic shoes, “Cow-mouth” shoes, ankle boots, boots, heel shoes, Musketeer boots, low shoes, baroque shoes, Art Nouveau shoes and other shoes.
Articles
Samurai swords
One of the most important parts of a Japanese katana is the hilt (Tsuka) which is wrapped with the “Ito” cord. The outer wrapping of the handle provides a non-slip grip, ensuring the wielder has a full control of the sword. We will give you tips…
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The beauty and usefulness of leather clothing was discovered long time ago. However, only if leather is properly maintained, can it maintain its durability and appearance. Find out how to care for leather products such as leather shoes, belts,…
Axe throwing has been gaining in popularity in the recent years. If you're tired of darts, you can try something new and exciting! We'll show you how to throw an axe like a pro and how to avoid common beginner mistakes.
Norse mythology was an integral part of the Viking culture. Many historical sources suggest that the Vikings worshipped as many as sixty gods: some of them played only a marginal role in the ancient Norse mythology, others became a central part…
Whether a knight survived on the battlefield was determined several factors: his skills, his horse and the state of his armour. Maintaining, putting on and taking off a plate armour was not an easy task and typically required more than one pair…
During the Middle Ages, many parts of Europe were plagued by raids from various warring factions. But very few have inspired such terror among their enemies as the mysterious seafaring Northmen. The Vikings were described by observers as ruthless…
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Unlike Japanese blades, European (double-edged) swords and daggers need to be sharpened from both sides. With a proper guide, however, the process does not take longer than a few minutes, and you can avoid injuring your fingers or damaging the…
They have attracted treasure hunters as well as avid researchers. Historical chalices were not just beautiful displays of craftsmanship - they also represented fascinating stories that are still popular today. Read more about ancient chalices and…