Black Medieval Handmade Leather Shoes

Black leather elegant shoes

These handmade leather shoes are a great part of any medieval or SCA character`s costume. Stylish shoes will complete your medieval look and will be comfortable and reliable footwear as well.
Shoes are hand-stitched and made of high-quality leather. They also have contrast color leather rope bordering. The sole is made of natural hard leather which is historically accurate.
Take into account that medieval shoes have to be used on soft surfaces like wooden floor or ground. You can order them with rubber outsole on custom basis if you are planning to use them on some hard surface. It is also advisable if you need these shoes for any type of sword-fighting practice.

Historical reference:

Medieval shoes, also known as ‘turnshoes’ or ‘turned shoes’, were used both by men and women in Medieval times. Shoes got these name because they were constructed inside-out and then turned right-side out. This was done to improve their durability, by keeping the stitching from impact of the environment.
These handmade leather shoes are made in accordance to authentic medieval pattern using simple technologies - so this is reconstruction level footwear. These shoes will fit North European characters up to XII century.

Important note about measurements:

Please be accurate taking your measurements — that influences very much at our capability to make shoes that will suit you perfectly.
Please also bear in mind that 100% natural leather shoes will stretch so when you are getting your new pair it is normal that it fits very slim. After one or two days of usage, shoes will get your feet shape.

Please contact us if you have any additional questions.

Important note: Brown, Natural and Cream leather shades may vary, as unfortunately we can't control color of leather which comes from our suppliers. Sometimes it may be darker or lighter, so if tone of the leather is important factor for you, please contact us before purchase to ascertain which color exactly we have in stock at the moment. Thank you for understanding.