Proper Medieval Footwear

[scott2978]

A rand in between the vamps and the sole will help make the shoe more watertight, but it's definitely an issue.  Christian Cameron recently wore his harness in the snow with authentic turnshoes and said they held up quite well.  I've never done it myself.

If you're interested in making your own Doug, these two books are probably some of the best resources to get your started on proper construction and technique:
Shoes and Pattens
or
Stepping Through Time

+1 project... my Bohemond turn shoes are wearing out, now the quest for more accurate footwear begins...

[Ian]

I haven't posted it yet because they're not done, but I've made my own turnshoes, and they feel so much better than any mass produced shoe I've bought that pretends to be medieval.  It's a nice intro to leatherwork as well.  I will write up a thread when I've got them done.

[Sir Douglas]

I still have some left-over Amazon gift card cash, so I think I might nab one of those books you suggested. I'm almost a smart guy, I'm sure I could figure it out. I have so many darned projects planned, who knows when I'll actually get around to it. At least I have my VL shoes to hold me for a while.

[Aiden of Oreland]

Ok so im talking to nate and he says he apoligizes but he does not know of what you speak. He says he thought it was his own original joke to mess with people at renfaires. Like they see a nice kit look down and comment on footware choice.

[Sir Nate]

I actually enjoy wearing sneakers at my nearby renfaire as a joke.

I just noticed your quote Nate, what a fantastically obscure reference   I bet not many people get it without looking it up, but I just started over again after level 56, so it's fresh in my mind.

And I thought I had something special. Tell me, do you by chance reference wow death knight? Even so I don't understand, do tell

[scott2978]

Actually I was talking about this:

"Legends don't burn down vilages"

[Aiden of Oreland]

Actually I was talking about this:

"Legends don't burn down vilages"

Don't get me started. I won't be able to stop talking about it lol (in a good way)

[Sir Wolf]

I haven't posted it yet because they're not done, but I've made my own turnshoes, and they feel so much better than any mass produced shoe I've bought that pretends to be medieval.  It's a nice intro to leatherwork as well.  I will write up a thread when I've got them done.

[Ian]

lols... the dye is drying as we speak!!

I haven't posted it yet because they're not done, but I've made my own turnshoes, and they feel so much better than any mass produced shoe I've bought that pretends to be medieval.  It's a nice intro to leatherwork as well.  I will write up a thread when I've got them done.

[Sir Nate]

Actually I was talking about this:

"Legends don't burn down vilages"

Oh! That makes sense. Love skyrim. Let's try not to go off subject tho, elder scrolls can be... Chat worthy

[Sir William]

The dreaded banhammer!  Hurry and post those pics, Sir Ian!  lol

[Sir James A]

Sir Wolf, a FARB hammer as the ban hammer?? I feel a PROPER medieval ban hammer looming above him......

[Sir Gerard de Rodes]

For the combat environment (for us 99% of the time it is on grass) I swear by my G.D.F.B. high boots with hob nails, perfect.
http://www.getdressedforbattle.co.uk/acatalog/Side-Laced-calf-Length-Boot--High--to-Late-Medieval--SH_31230105.html#SID=58

For posing around in posh kit I want to get myself a pair of pointed court shoes, poulaines, with matching pattens.
http://archive.museumoflondon.org.uk/medieval/About+Medieval+London/

As Ian says, I would have thought these would have had quite soft soles.

Some nice footwear here,
http://www.medievaldesign.com/eng-prodotti.asp?form_chiave=24

G.

[Don Jorge]

I found a few cool options that they claim to be handmade. I wonder if it is good enough for LH. The prices are pretty good considering....


https://www.etsy.com/listing/91921010/14th-century-front-laced-handmade?ref=favs_view_2

https://www.etsy.com/listing/113252008/margate-medieval-style-handmade-leather?ref=favs_view_1

[Sir Wolf]

https://www.etsy.com/listing/91921010/14th-century-front-laced-handmade?ref=favs_view_2

not period leather. its chrome tanned. but it will work in some circles and most don't know the difference. the overall appearance isn't bad, but the toe should be pointed. rounded shoes are more "dark aged". hmm just noticed the other views. the bottom's should be thicker and the sewing should go at a 45% angle thru the bottom sides and straight thru the sides. then flipped.


https://www.etsy.com/listing/113252008/margate-medieval-style-handmade-leather?ref=favs_view_1

again not bad but wrong leather and way to thin of a sole.


yikes, for that price you should get better.