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Medieval Wooden Slippers – Authentic Undershoes

$71.98 USD
$71.98 USD
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Highlights

These medieval wooden clogs are authentic reconstructions of historical undershoes used in the Middle Ages to protect delicate leather goods from street grime.

  • Historical Protection: Clogs protected turn-sewn shoes from wear and tear and moisture in dirty cities.
  • High-Quality Materials: Each pair is crafted from a sturdy piece of poplar wood with nailed-on leather tabs.
  • Versatile Fit: The practical lacing allows the clogs to be worn flexibly over various shoe sizes.
  • Authentic Design: The wooden soles are based on late medieval finds and offer natural insulation against cold floors.
  • Unique Craftsmanship: Thanks to the natural grain of the poplar wood, each pair of these medieval clogs is one of a kind.
Manufacturer's specifications

Battle-Merchant Wacken GmbH & Co. KG, Gehrn 4, 25596, Wacken, info@battlemerchant.com
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Medieval Wooden Slippers – Authentic Undershoes
medieval wooden shoe covers
Medieval Wooden Slippers – Authentic Undershoes
Medieval Wooden Slippers – Authentic Undershoes

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Questions about the product Medieval Wooden Slippers – Authentic Undershoes

What purpose did trippen serve in the Middle Ages, and what kind of footwear were these wooden undershoes worn to protect against dirt and cold?

In the Middle Ages, wooden clogs served primarily to protect the actual footwear from dirt, moisture, and wear, as well as to insulate the feet from the cold. They were worn under delicate, usually turn-sewn leather shoes such as pointed shoes. Their thick wooden soles kept out street dirt and also provided insulation against cold stone floors indoors.
What materials are these authentic trippen made of, and what distinguishes them from the paten that were also used in the Middle Ages?

These authentic trippen are crafted from a single piece of poplar wood and feature nailed-on leather tabs that ensure a snug fit. While trippen are traditionally made of wood, paten are the medieval equivalent made of metal. Both served to protect the delicate, turn-sewn shoes from dirt and wear and tear on unpaved streets.
What type of wood are these medieval trippen made from, and what shoe sizes are they suitable for?

These medieval clogs are crafted from a single piece of poplar wood and feature nailed-on leather straps. They are available in shoe sizes 38, 40, 42, 44, and 46, although the lacing allows, for example, a size 39 shoe to be worn on a clog of size 38 or 40.
What is the historical origin of the term "trippeln" in connection with these medieval undershoes, and how are the leather tabs attached to the wooden sole?

The term "trippeln" derives from these wooden clogs and is of onomatopoeic origin. The leather straps on these clogs are attached to the wooden sole using hand-forged nails.