
The brass buckles allows a secure and comfortable fit through the leg and foot.

It is also ideal for mounting a high-traction sole vibram for customers engaging in SCA or reenactment combat. (Note: We have made one concession to modern feet in the nailed sole, which, while anachronistic, provides a thicker sole and more supportive boot. Our new Medieval Tall Boots are currently available in black and golden brown, whole sizes 4-14 based on Mens shoe sizes. We're really excited at how well these turned out, and invite you to come see what makes these boots so special for yourself. They are strongly stitched with a welted seam up the back - a superior, and distinctly medieval stitching method not seen on other, off-the-rack boots! The end result is a product that we believe is more historically accurate, durable and aesthetically pleasing to anything else available “off the rack” today. They buckle shut on the outside of the leg with brass buckles (seven buckles on each boot) that have been cast off of period originals. Named for the famed Gaston Phebus Huntbook, one of the first sources to show tall boots, our tall boots are based on a design that would have been popular from the 1370s throughout the early 15th century.Made of a durable but supple leather that requires no painful breaking in, these boots hug and shape the leg, and have a slightly pointed toe. Most ready to order tall boots on the market today are really simplified 15th century designs that reenactors "fudge" for the 14th century. The boots continued to grow taller, as the cotehardie/doublet grew shorter, until they became a popular fashion for well-dressed men at court in the early decades of the 15th century and throughout the next century. By the end of the century, the had been adopted by the nobility for wearing on the hunt themselves.

Based on contemporary medieval artwork and finds(see Historical Inspirations below).We make these in batches so, Please allow a minimum of 8-10 weeks for your order to ship. (Note: in some cases we may have a small selection in-stock and ready for immediate delivery– to find out our current stock contact us via email or call or text (708)502-1937).Because they are made to order, they are not eligible for returns or exchanges.If you are between two sizes or intend to add a modern insole, we recommend ordering the next size up.


Women’s Medieval & Renaissance Footwearĭo you need a pair of boots for your next reenactment or LARP event? If so, make sure to check out the Black Duncan Boots.
