Viking Shoes with Knotwork for Men
Short leather boots buckles
Shoes are an overlooked aspect of costuming, usually, because people have to make a choice between cool-looking and comfortable. Old Norse shoes are notoriously bad when it comes to comfort and support, if not by the standards of ancient time, so they are often cast aside in favor of a pair of worn-in running shoes. What if we told you that you don’t have to make that choice anymore and that we’ve created a pair of shoes that look Viking but offer you the same comfort you would get from modern shoes?
Both medieval and modern shoemaking practices have been applied to these shoes to make sure they have the best construction possible. In order to make them fit more like your everyday runners, we have used modern shoe lasts to get the shape. We have also used a number of layers to create a comfortable base for your foot, which includes a porous orthopedic base, leather fibreboard, a leather insole, and a rubber outsole. This means that the inside is actually quite similar to a modern shoe, but the outside still has a flat Viking aesthetic with an inconspicuous bit of rubber to help with grip.
Genuine leather has been used for these shoes, which is strong but flexible and has a nice texture to it. This kind of leather takes embossing really well, so our patterns site deeply on it. The designs you see along the edges are inspired by Viking knot-work and art, but have been created by our team of in-house artists and are exclusive to ArmStreet. The shoes have been made with strong machine stitching, and have been lined with contrasting leather. A darker leather has been used the band around the middle of the shoe, which helps give it a good fit. This band is embossed with the same knotwork pattern and closes with beautiful dark ages inspired buckle.
Though these look more modern than your average medieval shoes, remember that leather needs a little bit of care! The easiest things you can do to prolong the life of your shoes is to let them dry before wearing them again, brush dirt and mud away from the seams, and store them somewhere where they won't be crushed by other shoes or boxes.
Important note about measurements:
Please be accurate taking measurements – this vastly influences our ability to make an item that will suit you perfectly. Also, you should remember that natural leather is soft material and it will stretch, so when you receive your shoes it is normal that it fits very slim. It will adjust to the shape of your feet after one or two days of usage.
To check how to measure yourself please click here.
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 the 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.
Materials:
- 100% genuine leather;
- Brass buckle.
Features:
- Modern shoe last;
- Comfortable;
- Medieval appearance;
- Decorative embossing;
- Contrasting strap;
- Quality materials.
This item is part of the “Viking” collection
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Paul 09 of September 2024:Somehow these are the most comfortable shoes I have ever worn. After 3 days on my feet carrying a small child for long stretches, my feet were in perfect shape. Really confused as to how they are so lightweight yet comfortable and supportive.
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Mike 28 of July 2022:
Super shoes, if you have measured well! They fit perfectly!
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Guest 30 of October 2021:
Very nice shoes, great workmanship, I ordered them slightly larger to use other insoles, fits perfectly. You should certainly measure, there is a table here.
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Guest 30 of April 2021:
Just perfect, a magnificent job done on these little shoes with impressive comfort. They fit particularly well and are very supple. Always a pleasure from Armstreet!
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GERAUDE 22 of May 2020:
It's never easy to order shoes without trying them on, and I have to say I'm more than happy with this one. I'm a size 37, and they fit perfectly. So they fit very well. And what surprised me most was the suppleness and comfort of the leather. I've got 7 defects and one ankle plate and I'm very, very comfortable in them. No pain in my ankle. These are slippers! The suppleness is all the more appreciable because the leather is thick. It's really a safe purchase and I'd recommend it.
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Guest 12 of May 2020:
This is the first product I have purchased from ArmStreet, and I am very impressed. The construction is precise with beautiful lines, understated in decoration, and very effective with the contrasting darker leather for the binding. As stated in the description, the more-modern rubber base and layered sole are also very nice additions, while crafted in a way not to detract too much from the historical look. I was originally concerned the leather band would not provide a secure grip on the ankle, but that is not the case as ArmStreet has provided a generous amount of holes for the buckle. My only caution for these boots is that the leather, while beautifully supple and soft, is fairly thin even with there being the two layers (internal lining and external). I recommend using these in more summer/nicer weather and softer terrain, as I think they would be quickly damaged in very rocky or rougher environments. I will definitely be using a beeswax or other leather-protecting agent on them! Thanks for a great set of boots, ArmStreet!
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