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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
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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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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
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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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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
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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
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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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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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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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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
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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
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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
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.