“Forest Boots” For Women
Medieval Fantasy Boots
We have all had that experience of trying on a medieval shoe and being vastly disappointed by the level of comfort they offer. Flat leather soles lead to absolutely no traction control, as well as a lack of support, which becomes a problem when you’re spending a long time on your feet. Our “Forest Boots”, which have become a bestseller of ours, are our creative solution to this problem! They combine a medieval aesthetic with modern shoemaking design to produce a product that is high-quality, comfortable, but still good looking. We specifically had LARPers, SCAdians, Renaissance Faires, fencers and other martial arts in mind when we created these boots.
When he joined our team, our master shoemaker was excited to put his expertise in modern shoemaking to use on our medieval styles. But using a modern shoe last, he figured out the best way to create a comfortable shape for you to fit your foot into. We also include a modern sole which is still flat, but offers a little bit of extra support on the inside of the shoe, which compared to a strictly historical shoe is amazing! Other modern adjustments include a non-slip rubber sole (great on the battlefield), strong and neat machine stitching throughout and robust lacing loops.
Natural pigskin leather is the main material we have used to construct the boots. It is perfect for this kind of design because it is super strong but also fits live a glove. The design of the boot is nice and simple and aims to not stand out in an extravagant way, but instead compliment the rest of your costume and be a part of it. The shape of the boot is rounded at the front with a slim, flattering profile, which gives them a refined, practical look. They are just about knee-high, going up to your upper calf, with lacing running from the base of your ankle at the top of your foot all the way to the top. Because they open with lacing, you can fit your foot into them but still have a fitted look on your legs. The tongue of the boot is attached on one side and left free to be a split on the other, making it easy to position (a tongue that is completely unconnected to the sides would be difficult to position in the right place and has a tendency to be uncomfortable). The loops for the lacing are made of a strong fabric, which has been attached to the leather with two layers of stitching for extra durability. Strong, extra-long lacing allows you to get the right fit around your leg - it is up to you if you want to cut the lacing shorter once you own the boots, or if you want to use it like a “garter” to wrap around the base of your knee and keep the boots up.
These boots are quite generic in a design sense, which means there is an absolutely massive range of costumes and characters that they can be applied to. We’ve found these boots being worn by our customers all over the world, and are always surprised and delighted to see the kind of characters and personas that wear them. Even though these are a traditionally masculine style, we have seen all varieties of characters wearing them: princesses, hunters, rangers, warriors, knights, witches, apothecaries, rogues, elves…. honestly, we couldn’t even list all of them! We can’t wait to see the kind of character you make as well.
Even though these boots are comfortable like modern shoes, please remember that they are still medieval and require a little bit of extra care compared to modern materials. Every time you wear these boots, we recommend brushing any dirt or mud out of the seams. It is also a good habit to let them dry completely (24-48 hours) between each wear to ensure there is no extra stretching of the moist leather. "Shoe trees" (or even newspaper) are another great way to preserve your footwear and help it keeps its shape, and boot shapers or finding a way to store them standing up wouldn't go amiss either. Take care of these boots and they will take care of you!
Important note about measurements:
Please take your measurements attentively - your carefulness will help us make your shoes perfect. You should also remember that natural leather is soft material and it will stretch so when you are getting your shoes it is normal that they fit very slim. It will adjust to the shape of your foot after one or two days of usage.
For people with a broad ankle or non-standard leg proportions, we recommend ordering looser shoes, because this model is slim fitting.
To check how to measure yourself please click here (see video at the bottom of the page). Please note that the instep measurement "e" is really important for this model.
Check this video if you want to know how long it takes to lace up these boots.
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.
Materials:
- 100% natural leather;
- Lacing;
- Rubber outsole.
Features:
- Modern shoe last;
- Medieval fantasy design;
- Knee-high;
- Adjustable lacing.
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Guest 15 of August 2023:
This is my second pair of these boots, green this time, and they are gorgeous. I have not worn the green ones yet but my first pair, in black, are very comfortable and look amazing. Armstreet is an amazing company. I have ordered several items from them and they are all very well made and of beautiful materials. Customer service has been great when I've had to contact them. Shipping takes a while but most of that is getting to the US.
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Rachel Galvez 14 of June 2023:
These boots are gorgeous. I bought them in matte black. Based on their size chart, I ordered a size 4 instead of the 7 to match my US shoe size. Unfortunately, that turned out to be way too small and VERY narrow. Picture of my normal shoe and the bottom of the boot. Sadly, forgot a picture of the whole boot. My 9 yr old wears size 4 in US kids and they fit her well. Would have kept them if she wasn't changing shoe sizes every three months! Customer service was pretty good even though there was some initial confusion. Since I had ordered them for a specific event and wouldn't have time to get a replacement in time, they refunded the total once they received my return. My advice is get your size from the ball circumference on their chart.
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Kristy 01 of June 2023:
These boots are fantastic. They're made of good quality leather, fit true to size, and look great. Once they are broken in they will make great Ren faire and everyday boots!
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Lady Michelle 19 of April 2023:
For my birthday I got a grand amount of goodies. These red leather boots are so HOT!!!!! I've kinda avoided wearing them since I tend to stick to a pair of shoes until they fall off. I wore these around and know they are so comfortable that when I get to wear them I'll probably never take them off and have to restyle my wardrobe. They are so soft and beautiful. I'm very impressed.
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Sarah 24 of January 2023:
I absolutely love these boots! I bought them for our Renaissance Festival and they are perfect! So comfortable and not too warm even for tall leather boots! I got so many compliments on my amazing boots!!
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Luce-Gabrielle 22 of December 2022:
They are Just perfect!
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Klemme 19 of September 2022:
These Forest Boots are amazing! Very well made, wonderful craftsmanship, and very, very comfortable. I wore them the first time for 14 hours working at festival in total comfort.
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Alexandra 02 of December 2021:
Bought them in my usual size 8 after measuring my feet and they fit great! I'm sure they'll be even more comfortable after I break them in too!
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Rebekah 01 of November 2021:
I can't fit these, but I do feel that that's probably my fault for getting them in a regular size instead of a custom fit. I am going to see if my friend can fit them (if so, that's her Xmas present); if not, I'll probably sell them locally. They are very beautiful and clearly well made, though.
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Julia Limbacher 25 of October 2021:
Love these boots!!! Quality is awesome and they look great!!!
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Guest 06 of May 2021:
Awesome boots that arrived very fast. They fit amazingly and will go with some many outfits down the line!
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Serena 15 of July 2020:
OMG, I love these boots! They're a beautiful shade of dark cherry red, and they make my legs look fantastic. Can't wait for the next SCA war so I can show them off. Thanks so much, Armstreet!
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Linda 25 of June 2020:
Thank you
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Meaghan 20 of April 2020:
These just arrived today, and are absolutely gorgeous. They are already very comfortable, and I cannot wait to break them in and wear them for cosplay and (to be completely honest) daily use.
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Nikkita Lehto 06 of April 2020:
These are fantastic! Just gotta break them in!
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Is it possible to make these to custom measure for a wider calf?
Yes, of course, please simply select the CUSTOM size tab over the title of the boots.
Hi ! I was wondering if I wear a US size 6 in ladies shoes/boots, if that is the size I should order in Armstreet boots? True to size? Thanks so much! (I did check measurements, but want to make sure) :)
Hello, we have our own size chart that does not correspond to the standard one. We provide it in each listing for the footwear.
Hello, I was wondering if you had any images I could reference for the difference in color and appearance between the brown leather and matte brown leather? Trying to figure out what color would match the rest of my outfit. Thank you!
Hello Karina, sure, you can check the matted brown leather here and regular brown leather here.
This set is beautiful but do you sell the pants the model is wearing, or any women's ones at all?
Hello Grace, we do not sell these pants, unfortunately, and we do not offer any women's pants yet, sorry.
Omg this set is gorgeous. Will it be possible to order the whole outfit in the future?
Hi Mara, along with these boots you may order in our store as well: chemise, corset vest, belt with frog, dagger, bag, tunic, chaperone.
Does custom include longer length? Like over the knee? Thank you!
We do not make them over the knees, unfortunately.
these are brilliant! very nice to see these particular boots for us women,, are they waterproof?
Thank you, Mags, the boots are not waterproof, unfortunately.