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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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 -
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€ + VATCAVALIERE-KNIGHT
350,00€ + 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 -
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€ + VATALFIERE ENSIGN
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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
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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 -
LANZO
LANZICHENECCO -LANDSKNECHTS : SHOE FROM LANZO
Lanzo lansquenet mercenary shoe
HISTORICAL PERIOD: XV Century
GEOGRAPHICAL AREA: EUROPEDESCRIPTION
Footwear in heavy greased leather
Fully lined and remborded
Buttress and reinforced toe.
Thick leather sole and strap closure and side buckle
Nailing in the soleEVENTS:
Worn by those who recall the Landsknechts, especially in muddy or snowy terrain165,00€ + VATLANZO
165,00€ + VAT -
NOBLE
NOBLE: HIGH LOCATED PERSON SHOE
Noble high-leased person shoe
HISTORICAL PERIOD: XII to XIV century
GEOGRAPHICAL AREA: EUROPEDESCRIPTION
Vegetable tanned leather shoe,
Free of chromium and metals falling within the type of organic tanning
Hand stitching of the upper
Buttress
Unlined in the front Leather sole,
closure with leather lacesEVENTS:
Footwear used by those who, in re-enactments, personify a noble or in any case a person of superior lineage.155,00€ + VATNOBLE
155,00€ + VAT -
NOTARY – NOTARO
NOTARO: SHOE FROM NOTARO
Notary notable shoe
HISTORICAL PERIOD: XIV / XV century
GEOGRAPHICAL AREA: EUROPEDESCRIPTION
Built in Nappa leather,
vegetable tanned, chromium and metal free,
falling within the type of Organic Tanning .
Fully lined Buttress,
Reinforced tips Flashy
Tongue Fine
Leather sole and strap closure and side buckleEVENTS:
In the Middle Ages Notarius – private scribe.
Today, in re-enactments, his task is the same.
Serious and respectable figure.
The footwear he wears is worthy of him.155,00€ + VATNOTARY – NOTARO
155,00€ + VAT -
SIGNORE-SIR
LORD: LORD’S SHOE
Lord shoe of a noble and noble person
HISTORICAL PERIOD: XIV / XV century
GEOGRAPHIC AREA: ITALY – fresco Chamber of the Spouses 1465/74 Mantova Italy Castel S. Giorgio –DESCRIPTION
Footwear in Nappa leather, vegetable tanned, chromium and metal free,
Falling within the type of Organic Tanning .
Fully lined padded inserts in the heel and on the bow.
Buttress
Buffalo sole, closure with leather lacesEVENTS:
Elegant shoe, mainly used by those who recall Lords of wealthy families where details matter.155,00€ + VATSIGNORE-SIR
155,00€ + 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 -
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
