My girlfriend asked me to make her a pair of medieval style hunting boots, the ones that they show in the illuminations that come up to the knee. Well I decided to do medieval uppers and a more modern sole so instead of turn shoe type I sewed in a welt an put two layers of good thick 6 oz leather on the soles and then added gel cushion insoles. If mama ain't happy, no one is happy. I will see how she gets on with them before deciding if I will put modern Vibram soles on them next. I also used thicker leather than was used in period. The result is a pair of boots that will last a lifetime.
The finish is a coat of Fiebings chocolate and British tan on the lace holes. All in all I sort of like the two tone look but it is still a bit dodgy so I will likely hit it with something to smooth it out once she breaks them in. My personal reenactment boots are left natural.
The finish is a coat of Fiebings chocolate and British tan on the lace holes. All in all I sort of like the two tone look but it is still a bit dodgy so I will likely hit it with something to smooth it out once she breaks them in. My personal reenactment boots are left natural.