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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POPOLANO
POPOLANO: POPOLANO’S SHOE
Shoe worn by commoners, humble people
HISTORICAL PERIOD: 11th / 15th century
GEOGRAPHICAL AREA: SOUTH EUROPEDESCRIPTION :
in vegetable tanned leather, free of chromium and other metals,
falling within the type of organic tanning.
Hand-stitched upper.
Buttress.
Unlined.
Heavy greased leather sole.EVENTS:
In the Middle Ages it was used by commoners, humble people who did not care about color and elegance. Simple and comfortable.
Today it is used in historical reenactments of the Middle Ages.125,00€ + VATPOPOLANO
125,00€ + 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€ + VATARMIGER – ARMIGERO
410,00€ + VAT -
MAN OF CHURCH
MAN OF THE CHURCH: PRELATE’S SHOE
Man of church prelate’s shoe
HISTORICAL PERIOD: from the XII to the XIV century
GEOGRAPHICAL AREA: EUROPEDESCRIPTION :
Vegetable tanned leather shoe,
Free of chromium and metals,
Falling within the type of organic tanning.
Upper and edge-wrapping all hand-sewn, even the detail of the tongue.
Leather sole.
Closure with leather laces.EVENTS:
Shoe used by prelates, today also in re-enactments.225,00€ + VATMAN OF CHURCH
225,00€ + VAT -
INFANTRYMAN – FANTE
INFANTRYMAN : SOLDIER’S SHOE
Infantryman shoe used by infantrymen
HISTORICAL PERIOD: XII / XIII century
GEOGRAPHICAL AREA: SOUTH EUROPEDESCRIPTION :
In sturdy greased leather.
Fully lined.
Buttress and reinforced toe.
Thick leather sole, with added wedge.
Closure with leather lace.EVENTS:
Footwear used by infantrymen, it made it easier to walk and fast moving, along with the protections they were wearing.
In re-enactments it is used in marches.195,00€ + VATINFANTRYMAN – FANTE
195,00€ + 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€ + VATEXACTOR debt collector
155,00€ + VAT -
PILGRIM PELLEGRINO
PILGRIM: SHOE FOR PILGRIM
Pilgrim shoe worn by pilgrims when they went on pilgrimage
HISTORICAL PERIOD: 11th / 15th century
GEOGRAPHICAL AREA: EUROPEDESCRIPTION :
In vegetable tanned leather,
Free of chromium and other metals,
Falling within the type of organic tanning.
Hand-stitched upper.
Unlined.
Buttress.
Durable leather sole, closure with leather laces.EVENTS:
Shoe worn by pilgrims when they went on pilgrimage,
because it is robust, but at the same time comfortable and safe.
Also used today as in the Middle Ages and in historical re-enactments.138,00€ + VATPILGRIM PELLEGRINO
138,00€ + 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€ + VATBALIVO
178,00€ + 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€ + VATARCHER ARCIERE
155,00€ + 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€ + VATCASTALDO
125,00€ + VAT -
PROSTITUTE
PROSTITUTE: PROSTITUTE SHOE
HISTORICAL PERIOD: from the 17th to the 18th century
GEOGRAPHIC AREA: FRANCE / ENGLAND -From the film HARLOTS-DESCRIPTION :
In vegetable tanned leather.
Free of chromium and metals, falling within the type of organic tanning.
Buttress.
Front unlined.
Leather sole.
Closure with laces at the ankle.EVENTS:
Re-enactment of daily life of the historical period.125,00€ + VATPROSTITUTE
125,00€ + VAT -
PELLEGRINA PILGRIM
PILGRIM: PILGRIM SHOE
Shoe worn by the pilgrim for pilgrimages and travels
HISTORICAL PERIOD: from the XIth to the XVth century
GEOGRAPHICAL AREA: EUROPEDESCRIPTION :
In resistant vegetable tanned leather,
Free of chromium and metals,
Falling within the type of organic tanning.
Buttress.
Hand-stitched upper.
Leather sole.
Ankle closure with lace.EVENTS:
Re-enactment of travels and pilgrimages.110,00€ + VATPELLEGRINA PILGRIM
110,00€ + VAT -
POPOLANA
POPOLANA: POPOLANA SHOE
Shoe that the commoner wore every day
HISTORICAL PERIOD: from the XII to the XIV
CENTURY GEOGRAPHICAL AREA: EUROPEDESCRIPTION :
In low quality leathers.
Unlined.
Under leather.EVENTS:
For historical reenactments of everyday life of the lower class.96,00€ + VATPOPOLANA
96,00€ + VAT
