Description
Description.
Medieval Boots, Dordrecht 13th-15th Century.
We are delighted to offer for sale these close copies of the original boots.
The uppers are made from 2-2.5mm Veg tan cow hide joined by hand sewn edge butted seams.
The soles are thick 6 mm+ veg-tan cow hide, they soles are hand sewn using the original type 1 method (grain/flesh & tunnel Stitch) and and have a round heal with an internal heal support.
The boots are closed by paired laces.
Suitable for portrayal of a 13th-15th C ‘European’ persona.
These shoes are officially certified & encouraged for use by:
Provenance:
Dordrecht NL (DDT205), Goubitz 2001, p.193, fig 5b 14th century
Whilst these are based on the Dordrecht boot similar examples are found throughout the 13th-15th Century world. Other examples ( some fragmentary) have been found in London & York
Many other Groups and Societies also accept these for use, if in doubt please check with your group/society Authenticity/Provenance Officer or refer to your kit Guides. If you would like to add your Group or Society to the above list please let us know.
***** Socks not included!****
