Historical shoes FP – The art of shoe makers
Historical shoes FP-Federico Panebianco is the art of shoe makers with his passion.
From his hands come not shoes but leather works of art.
Whether it’s a bespoke shoe, a historic shoe or a simple belt.
The art of Calzaioli was born from the idea of a craftsman Federico Panebianco who has a passion for leather and for history.
History, yes, but for the shoes and who wore them. From his research he found and made many shoes from every era and every period.
Although most of them are from the medieval Renaissance period.
The Sienese artisan Federico Panebianco creates unique objects.
Details and finishes are important to make every job perfect, if you don’t trust his words, come and visit him at his artisan workshop in Colle Vald’Elsa, in the province of Siena.
The craftsmanship of shoes, bags and leather goods in general is classic even if it can carry out any type of processing.
Research, study and tradition have allowed him to specialize in historical reproductions of fine workmanship, becoming the supplier of the footwear of the Palio di Siena, a unique event known throughout the world.
The production of him or his handicraft:
Federico Panebianco creates anything a person desires in leather; from the made-to-measure shoe that borders on perfection to give it a comfortable yet elegant shoe to the simplest object.
The main achievements of him are in addition to custom shoes:
Historical shoes:
Federico Panebianco’s great passion is the creation of historical shoes from all over Europe of any historical period and geographical area. His study of materials and models make him one of the leading experts in the sector.
He can make shoes from the Italian Middle Ages but also from all over Europe.
But also Renaissance or 19th century shoes. Any event needs period costumes, the craftsman Federico Panebianco can make the right shoes.
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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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MERCHANT MERCANTE
MERCHANT: MERCHANT’S SHOE
Tradesman shoe merchant
HISTORICAL PERIOD: 12th to 15th century
GEOGRAPHICAL AREA: EUROPEDESCRIPTION
Vegetable tanned leather shoe,
Free of chromium and metals falling within the type of organic tanning.
Fully lined and remborded.
Buttress.
Leather sole and closure with leather lacesEVENTS:
Used by those who recall a merchant, both in a market and in a shop.145,00€ + VATMERCHANT MERCANTE
145,00€ + VAT -
SIR MESSERE
MESSERE: LORD’S SHOE
Messere lord’s shoe
HISTORICAL PERIOD: 13th to 15th century
GEOGRAPHICAL AREA: EUROPEDESCRIPTION
Made the vegetable tanned leather,
free from chromium and metals, falling within the type of organic tanning
Unlined
Buttress
Hand-stitched upper Leather
Sole and closure with leather lacesEVENTS:
Sir, authoritative person, attributable by reverence to high public figures. In reenactments,
it is used less reverently but with equal honor to important people. Footwear suits those who receive such honor.145,00€ + VATSIR MESSERE
145,00€ + VAT -
PAGE PAGGIO
PAGE: BOY’S SHOE
Child’s shoe page
HISTORICAL PERIOD: XII to XIV century
GEOGRAPHICAL AREA: EUROPEDESCRIPTION
Made in vegetable tanned leather,
free of chromium and metals, thus falling within the type of organic tanning
Front unlined
Buttress
Leather soleEVENTS:
In the Middle Ages, the Page was a young man of a noble family, who was educated to court services, to be initiated later on to the Cavalry.
Today, in the re-enactments, he reincarnates all this.145,00€ + VATPAGE PAGGIO
145,00€ + 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 -
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
130,00€ + VAT -
LOCANDIERA INNKEEPER
LANDLADY: SHOE FOR LANDLADY – INNKEEPER
Shoe that the innkeeper wore every day
HISTORICAL PERIOD: from the XIII to the XV 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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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