Progressive Shoe or Brogan
1917 US Army Trench Boot
It features a double row of pegs at 5 to 1" and the bottom lift of the heel is nailed with square cut nails at 5 to 1". These shoes have a full double sole (two 12 iron soles), bark tanned uppers, dyed and oiled by hand in our shop. Model 1917(early) U.S. army marching shoe. Made on milspec Munson lasts. Uppers are stuffed harness leather. This is not a modified work boot it is cut and sewn as the original issue with no overlapping seams on the inside full double sole. We currently do not have all sizes in this last. We request you e-mail for availabe sizes. If we do not have your size expect an 8 week delay as the lasts are made in europe and take that long to get here.
Randolph or Riding Boots
Designed to be wore under the pants, the Civilian Boot is a 10" high flat top boot. Two piece riding boot commonly seen from the late 1700's through the 1880's. The front is one piece with no top panel or "grift". This labor intensive process cannot be duplicated by machines. The leather is soaked in oil and hand worked or "jacked" to soften, then stretched over a crimping block to create the turn. This is a fully authentic boot. The bottom is a half mid-sole and a full outsole. 16"-17" calf measure with a 16" rear height should fit most medium sized men. Please specify circumference of calf over the pants.
Artillery Boot
Spencer Tie Shoe
These were the only boots issued by the government during the Civil War. Authorized in 1851 for artillery drivers only. During the War, the government began issuing them to cavalry troops. This boot continued as a cavalry boot until 1872. Cuff lining, 12 inch high, half mid sole, full outer sole, pegged and nailed as per originals and government specifications. Copied from an original owned by Bill Christen. This is a low cut version of the Issue Oxford, one of the most common shoe types seen in America. Available in a smooth out, lined, single sole with a tapered heel as per the original. Also available in a rough out, unlined, block heel for military use.
The Common Shoe
The 1740 Commoner Shoe
Used by the army in 1808, this shoe was phased out from 1816 to 1821. The trade name for this shoe is a Derby, and it is still in use today. Our basic shoe is a rough-out, two hole, lace-up using 5-7 oz. bark-tanned leather. A ½ mid-sole and full outer sold in an arrangement known as a clump sole. This is an excellent shoe for a civilian or Confederate impression or for any re-enactor at the winter time balls and dinners - available in black or russett, rough or smooth out. A cut-down buckle shoe with two holes for lacing. Of interest to French, Indian, or Revolutionary War reenactors. Also excellent for Confederate or rural impression.
Stuart Boots
Blake-McKay Bryant Shoe
Call us to order. Our Stuart boots are custom made one at a time, and measured to fit. The price is $400, but that does change based on height and size.(307) 745-8460, 5 PM to 8 PM Mountain Standard Time (7 -10 Eastern Standard Time). This is the most common type Federal shoe issued in 1864 and 1865. It is a full double-soled shoe. The midsole is sewn to the upper and insole and the outsole is sewn to the midsole.
C.S. Oxford Shoe
New York State Shoe
Also known as the Page Lapham shoe. Page Lapham was a member of the Washington Artillery. His uniform and shoes are on display at the Museum of the Confederacy in Richmond, Virginia. The shoe has a half midsole and a full outsole. This is copied from an original. It has an outside heel counter and reinforced with copper rivets at the seams. Original is stamped with New York State Quartermaster markings – 1863.
German Low Boots
German Jack Boot
German WWII ankle boot. Also known as a low boot or heer boot. Fully pegged with two rows of pegs and a third row in the shank. Available in brown or black. Heel plates are $20 extra . Special introductory price. Copied from an original. Available in smooth or rough out. Heavy six ounced vegetable tanned leather. Available in 10 inches or 14 inches.
Le Botte Militare
Grifter
Originally from a French pattern, this became the most popular style of boot in the 18th and early 19th centuries. We recommend a pegged sole for riding or Hessian impressions. Available in black or brown. Round toed or square toed for F&I or Germanic impressions. Trim options are available. Since this is a snug fitting boot, all orders must send a foot tracing and measurements. Please email with any questions. Available in heights of 12" and 16".
Dragoon Boot
Mle 93 French Army Shoe
A copy of a low cost Federal brogan. Not polished. Single sole!!! With correct nailed heal. Expect the occasional peg to work thru. Deal with it! It is called The Hardcore!
Revolutionary War Buckle Shoe
Sewn welt buckle shoe with fancy latchets square or round toe nailed heel.
WWI United Kingdom Boot
WWI German Low Boot
Available in brown, undyed rough or smooth out double soled - $150 hobnails and heel plates $15 extra .
Price is $150 plus $15 extra for heel plates and hobnails.
Marshstiefel
1892 Campaign Shoe
Size
8
8 1/2
9
9 1/2
10
10 1/2
11
11 1/2