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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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 -
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 -
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€ + VATDAMA
110,00€ + VAT -
PULZELLA
PULZELLA: SHOE FOR PULZELLA
Shoe that the maid wore every day
HISTORICAL PERIOD: from the XII to the XIV century
GEOGRAPHICAL AREA: SOUTH EUROPEDESCRIPTION :
In split suede / vegetable tanned leather.
Free of chromium and metals,
Returning to the type of organic tanning.
Buttress.
Fully lined.
Leather sole.
Ankle fastening with laces.EVENTS:
For those who recall young women.110,00€ + VATPULZELLA
110,00€ + 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€ + VATCASTELLANA
120,00€ + 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€ + VATDAMIGELLA
120,00€ + VAT -
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 -
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 -
MADONNA
MADONNA: SHOE FOR MADONNA
Shoe that the madonna (lady) wore every day
HISTORICAL PERIOD: from the XIII to the XV century
GEOGRAPHICAL AREA: EUROPEDESCRIPTION :
Footwear for middle-class women.
In vegetable tanned leather, free of chromium and metals,
Falling within the type of organic tanning.
Leather / buffalo sole.
Closure with strap and side buckle.
Buttress.
Front unlined.EVENTS:
For those who recall a lady in the community.125,00€ + VATMADONNA
125,00€ + 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€ + VATCOURT LADY
125,00€ + VAT -
LOCANDIERA INNKEEPER
LANDLADY: SHOE FOR LANDLADY – INNKEEPER
Shoe that the innkeeper wore every day
HISTORICAL PERIOD: from the XIII to the XV Â century
GEOGRAPHIC AREA: HOLLAND – from Shoe Museum ShoenviseDESCRIPTION :
In resistant and greased leathers.
Fully lined.
Buttress.
Under leather.
Closure with laces.EVENTS:
Recalling the everyday work in a community.130,00€ + VATLOCANDIERA INNKEEPER
130,00€ + VAT