• Mittelalter Halbstiefel mit Knebelverschluss & Wendenaht
  • Medieval ankle boots with toggle closure and reversible seam
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Medieval ankle boots with toggle closure and reversible seam

$144.98 USD
$144.98 USD
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Highlights

These turn-sewn ankle boots with triple toggle closures are an authentic reconstruction of medieval footwear based on historical finds from Schleswig.

  • Detailed replica of a historical artifact from the period between 1000 and 1250 AD.
  • Completely handcrafted using traditional techniques and authentic turn-sewn construction.
  • Characteristic design with a distinctive seam across the instep and a rounded heel.
  • Elaborate closure with three toggles on the sides for a historically accurate look.
  • High-quality material combination of approximately 2.5 mm thick upper leather and an approximately 7 mm thick leather sole.
  • Used of purely vegetable-tanned cowhide for maximum authenticity and quality.
Manufacturer's specifications

Battle-Merchant Wacken GmbH & Co. KG, Gehrn 4, 25596, Wacken, info@battlemerchant.com
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Mittelalter Halbstiefel mit Knebelverschluss & Wendenaht
Medieval ankle boots with toggle closure and reversible seam
Mittelalter Halbstiefel mit Knebelverschluss & Wendenaht

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Questions about the product Medieval ankle boots with toggle closure and reversible seam

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These medieval ankle boots date back to the High Middle Ages (approximately the 11th to 13th centuries). The unique feature of the sole construction lies in the authentic turn-seam technique, where the upper leather is sewn to the sole inside out and then turned right side out – a characteristic of high-quality footwear from this period.
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How do medieval half boots with a reversible seam fit, and what options are there to protect the authentic leather sole from rapid wear on hard or modern surfaces?

Medieval half-boots with a turn-toe seam are generally true to size, but due to their authentic construction, they are quite soft. Therefore, the use of insoles or thick socks is recommended for better support. To protect the leather soles on hard or modern surfaces, thin rubber protective soles can be glued on by a cobbler, toe caps can be attached, or historically authentic wooden overshoes can be worn.
What different types of closures are offered for medieval ankle boots, and for which historical periods or portrayals are the models best suited?

Medieval ankle boots are available with various fastening options, including toggle closures, lacing (at the front, side, or with laces), straps, and buttons. Models with toggle closures are particularly characteristic of the Early Middle Ages and Viking reenactments, while versions with laces or cuffs are frequently used in the High and Late Middle Ages (approximately the 13th to 15th centuries) as well as in LARP and reenactment.