Medieval Tall Riding Boots

At last, a proper 14th century tall boot! Tall boots appear artistically for the first time in the second half of the 14th century as part of the “working wardrobe” of huntsmen. By the end of the century, the had been adopted by the nobility for wearing on the hunt themselves. The boots continued to grow taller, as the cotehardie/doublet grew shorter, until they became a popular fashion for well-dressed men at court in the early decades of the 15th century and throughout the next century. Most ready to order tall boots on the market today are really simplified 15th century designs that reenactors "fudge" for the 14th century. We wanted to do better than that. Named for the famed Gaston Phebus Huntbook, one of the first sources to show tall boots, our tall boots are based on a design that would have been popular from the 1370s throughout the early 15th century.Made of a durable but supple leather that requires no painful breaking in, these boots hug and shape the leg, and have a slightly pointed toe. They buckle shut on the outside of the leg with brass buckles (seven buckles on each boot) that have been cast off of period originals. They are strongly stitched with a welted seam up the back - a superior, and distinctly medieval stitching method not seen on other, off-the-rack boots! The end result is a product that we believe is more historically accurate, durable and aesthetically pleasing to anything else available “off the rack” today. We're really excited at how well these turned out, and invite you to come see what makes these boots so special for yourself. Our new Medieval Tall Boots are currently available in black and golden brown, whole sizes 4-14 based on Mens shoe sizes. Women should order 2 sizes smaller.

(Note: We have made one concession to modern feet in the nailed sole, which, while anachronistic, provides a thicker sole and more supportive boot. It is also ideal for mounting a high-traction sole vibram for customers engaging in SCA or reenactment combat. The brass buckles allows a secure and comfortable fit through the leg and foot. As many modern feet are not used to the softness of period shoes we recommend choosing a size larger than you normally would so as to have plenty of room to add a modern insole. Also, for those needing more support we strongly recommend adding the vibram sole option to your boots. Please note that boots with vibram soles added take an additional 7-14 days to ship and cannot be shipped via expedited methods, such as Fed Ex. The addition of the vibram sole makes the boots a custom ordered item and cannot be returned or exchanged.)