12th-13th Century boots

Ld. David de Clermont · Sat Jan 03, 2004 7:33 pm

Just got home from vacation and found some money waiting for me here at home. (Thanks, Dad!)

Anyway, I'm asking for a good source of boots worn during the late 12th to early 13th century that would be good for fighting in the SCA. Now why ask here instead of the want ads board? I want authentic looking boots appropriate for my time period. I'm tired of making due with 14th century shoes. Any help would be appreciated!!!

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Ld. David de Clermont
"Esse Quam Videri"
Squire to Ivar Rhidri Eithr Drenger
Haus Kriegsturm
Barony of Sternfeld
Middle Kingdom
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Wolf · Post by **Wolf** » Sat Jan 03, 2004 8:40 pm

i would contact dru shoemaker at www.medievalshoes.com or the us birka retailer. i think either has or can make you proper shoes

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Bob H · Post by **Bob H** » Sat Jan 03, 2004 9:38 pm

I'll second Wolf's recommendation.

Greenshield · Post by **Greenshield** » Sat Jan 03, 2004 9:59 pm

Try here as well:

http://www.nmia.com/~bohemond/

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Ld. David de Clermont · Sat Jan 03, 2004 10:51 pm

I have to admit I am taken with Bohemond's boots. Lace or buckle for ankle support? I think I remember there being a rule against laces for the Templars. Will crepe cut the mustard in slick grass during melees?

Thanks for the replies!

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Ld. David de Clermont
"Esse Quam Videri"
Squire to Ivar Rhidri Eithr Drenger
Haus Kriegsturm
Barony of Sternfeld
Middle Kingdom
House Kriegsturm Home Page

Ld. David de Clermont · Sun Jan 04, 2004 4:06 pm

*bump*