Historical shoes
handmade and historical shoes
THE ART OF FOOTWEAR (L’arte dei calzaioli)
Federico Panebianco’s shoes are born from his passion and his skill as a shoemaker: they are real works of art in leather.
The Sienese artisan Federico Panebianco, after a period of transition, has decided to give shape to his dream and make use of over 50 years of experience in the world of footwear and leather goods to create unique objects.
You can go and visit him at his artisan workshop in Colle Val d’Elsa, in the province of Siena, to admire all the exhibition of his shoes, made perfect by the attention to detail and finishing.
Research, study and love for tradition have allowed him to specialize in reproductions of historical shoes of fine workmanship, becoming the supplier of the footwear of the Palio di Siena, a unique event known throughout the world.
Handmade custom shoes
Federico Panebianco creates any type of shoe in leather: from the simplest to the most elegant, but always comfortable and comfortable.
In addition to bespoke shoes, his main creations are:
 Historical shoes
Federico Panebianco’s great passion is the creation of historical shoes of any period and any geographical area: from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance, from the nineteenth century to the early twentieth century up to the period of the Second World War … He can make typically Italian historical shoes, but also from all over Europe.
There are many commemorative, traditional or playful events in which period costumes are used: the craftsman Federico Panebianco can make the right shoes for you!
In addition, his multi-year study on materials and models make him one of the leading experts in the sector.
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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€ + VATALFIERE ENSIGN
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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€ + VATCORTIGIANA COURTEYARD
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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 -
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 -
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 -
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
