In the late 14th century, brown and black tones were particularly typical for leather shoes. Various natural tones, such as light brown or dark brown, are available for this model of late medieval lace-up shoe. Furthermore, two-tone combinations, known as mi-parti (e.g., brown and red), were popular among certain social classes or professional groups, such as entertainers, in the late Middle Ages and can often be ordered as custom-made pieces.