HISTORICAL SHOES
Handmade historical shoes:
the art of FOOTWEAR (L’arte dei calzaioli)
The handmade shoes, often made to measure, are refined and particular. Handmade historical shoes are handcrafted jewels designed for historical events but not only: unique shoes of their kind, not trivial, closely linked to the historical-cultural tradition.
They contain the memory of ancient crafts and the values linked to the culture and history of our country.
In fact, Italy has a long tradition of artisan footwear, which is passed down from generation to generation, keeping the historical memory alive.
What distinguishes historical handmade shoes is in the wishes of those who look for them and in the attention to detail: unique products, which require a long processing time.
The moment in which we artisans finally hold the finished piece in our hands is truly unrepeatable, a true emotion.
Furthermore, hand-crafted footwear ensures a correct fit and gives balance to the whole figure, supporting the back correctly.
To recognize a historic handcrafted shoe it is necessary:
- Check the materials.
Quality handcrafted shoes often do not have an internal label so you have to look carefully and touch the leathers with your hand to evaluate their consistency and value.
- Check that the leathers are of first choice and that they reflect the historical aspect.
In the case of genuine leather items, for example, the color will never be perfectly homogeneous.
- Check the anchoring.
The anchoring of the bottom to the upper must be perfect. In the handmade shoe, the leather or rubber sole is fixed not only by gluing, but above all by stitching.
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ALFIERE ENSIGN
ALFIERE : ENSIGN SHOE
ALFIERE – Standard bearer shoe from standard bearer
HISTORICAL PERIOD: 13th to 15th century
GEOGRAPHICAL AREA: EUROPEDESCRIPTION
Boots in greased leather, reinforced in the heel and on the front.
Modeled reverse.
Leather sole and lacing with leather lace.
Hand-stitched upper EEVENTS:
Used on the occasion of historical parades and parades, having, the one who wears them, the role of banner holder or flag.198,00€ + VAT -
ARCHER ARCIERE
ARCHER: ARCHER SHOE
Shoe worn by archers (Arcieri)
HISTORICAL PERIOD: from the 11th to the 14th century
GEOGRAPHICAL AREA: EUROPEDESCRIPTION :
Boot in greased leather.
Upper all hand-sewn.
Buttress.
Front unlined.
Greased leather sole, lacing with leather laces.EVENTS:
Shoe worn by archers, which allowed them to move easily on all types of terrain.
Today, in re-enactments, these shoes make a fine show of themselves for their beauty, workmanship and practicality.155,00€ + VAT -
ARMIGER – ARMIGERO
ARMIGER – ARMIGERO : WARRIOR SHOE
HISTORICAL PERIOD: from the XII to the XIV century
GEOGRAPHICAL AREA: EUROPEDESCRIPTION :
In sturdy greased leather.
Entirely hand-sewn including the sole.
Lacing with leather laces.
Buttress.EVENTS:
Shoe used in the past by the one who carried weapons or was armed, ready to fight, or by a warrior.
Today in the re-enactments of the Middle Ages.410,00€ + VAT -
BALIVO
BALIVO: SHOE OF THE FREE FARMER OR LAND OWNER
Balivo shoe worn by a free landowner
HISTORICAL PERIOD: from the 11th to the 14th century
GEOGRAPHICAL AREA: SOUTH EUROPEDESCRIPTION :
Half boot in vegetable tanned leather,
Free of chromium and other metals,
Falling within the type of organic tanning.
Upper all hand-sewn.
Unlined.
Buttress.
Greased leather sole, closure with leather laces and side buckle.EVENTS:
Shoe used by the free landowner, who distributed the tasks to the peasants,
supervised the care of the livestock and the maintenance of tools and buildings,
as it also appears in historical re-enactments.
The shoes are indicative, in height and sturdiness, of the tasks he performs.178,00€ + VAT -
CASTALDO
CASTALDO: SHOE FROM CASTALDO
Castaldo the king’s tax collector’s shoe; medieval footwear
HISTORICAL PERIOD: from the 13th to the 14th century
GEOGRAPHIC AREA: ITALYDESCRIPTION :
Footwear in greased leather.
Unlined.
Buttress.
Lightweight leather sole.
Lacing with lace, in a single piece with the upper, and side buckle.EVENTS:
Medieval shoe worn by the steward, administrator of the King’s assets or in any case of powerful Lords.
In the reenactments, the person who plays him reveals austerity and honesty.
His shoes honor him for elegance and practicality.125,00€ + VAT -
CASTELLANA
CASTELLANA: SHOE FROM CASTELLANA
Castellana shoe that wore every day; medieval shoes for women
HISTORICAL PERIOD: XII – XIV century
GEOGRAPHIC AREA: EUROPEDESCRIPTION
In split suede / Suede
Fully lined
Underneath in leather
Buttress
Closure with strap and side buckleEVENTS:
Suitable for indoors, castles, abbeys and in general where daily life in a castle is evoked.120,00€ + VAT -
CAVALIERE-KNIGHT
KNIGHT (CAVALIERE) : KNIGHT’S SHOE
Knight; Â Horsman shoe
HISTORICAL PERIOD: 12th to mid-13th century
GEOGRAPHICAL AREA: EUROPE – Museum of LondonDESCRIPTION
Boot in greased leather
Buttress
Lined in the front.
Finishing, on top of the boot, with hand stitching .
Leather sole, closure with leather laces .EVENTS:
Footwear used in historical reenactments of tournaments where, horses and knights, are central to the representation.350,00€ + VAT -
CORTIGIANA COURTEYARD
COURTYARD: SHOE FOR COURTYARD LADIES (CORTIGIANA)
Shoe that the courtyard wore every day
HISTORICAL PERIOD: from the XIII to the XV century
GEOGRAPHICAL AREA: EUROPEDESCRIPTION :
In split suede / vegetable tanned leather.
Free of chromium and metals,
Falling within the type of organic tanning.
Buttress, fully lined.
Leather sole.
Leather lacing.EVENTS:
For those who recall the daily life of a community.130,00€ + VAT -
COURT LADY
LADY OF COURT: SHOE FOR LADIES OF COURT
Court lady shoe that she wore every day
HISTORICAL PERIOD: XIV – XV century
GEOGRAPHIC AREA: CENTRAL EUROPEDESCRIPTION
In split suede / suede or leather
Vegetable tanned, free of chromium and metals
Returning to the type of organic tanning
Buttress, fully lined
Leather sole
Closure with leather laceEVENTS:
For those who recall a lady who attends the royal or noble court.125,00€ + VAT -
DAMA
LADY: SHOE FOR LADY
Shoe that the lady wore every day
HISTORICAL PERIOD: from the XII to the XIV century
GEOGRAPHICAL AREA: EUROPEDESCRIPTION :
In split suede / suede (see color chart).
Buttress.
Fully lined.
Leather sole.
Closure with strap and side buckle.EVENTS:
For those who recall a lady of higher rank in the historical period from the 12th to the 14th century.110,00€ + VAT -
DAMIGELLA
BRIDESMAID: BRIDESMAID SHOE
Young lady shoe that wore every day
HISTORICAL PERIOD: XIII – XIV century
GEOGRAPHIC AREA: ITALYDESCRIPTION
In split suede / suede
Leather / buffalo sole
Closure with strap and side buckle
Fully lined
ButtressEVENTS:
Replica of the historical period.
Suitable for the life of castles, abbeys and in general where a royal court is also evoked.120,00€ + VAT -
EXACTOR debt collector
EXACTOR: SHOE FROM EXACTOR
Shoe used by debt collectors (EXACTORS)
HISTORICAL PERIOD: XII / XV century
GEOGRAPHICAL AREA: SOUTH EUROPEDESCRIPTION :
Soft leather shoe.
Vegetable tanned, free of chromium and other metals,
Falling within the type of organic tanning.
Hand stitching of the upper.
Front unlined.
Buttress.
Leather sole, ankle strap closure and side buckle.EVENTS:
Shoe used by debt collectors, those who collect taxes on behalf of the King or other Lords.
Even in re-enactments he goes around with a large bag and two armed escort men.155,00€ + VAT
