Product description
These ankle boots are based on originals that were worn between 1350 and 1440. During this period, footwear was extremely expensive. As a result, shoes were constantly mended and re-used within families. Consequently, very few people were ever able, throughout their lifetime, to wear well-fitting footwear. Particularly following the second plague epidemic, shoes became costly owing to a shortage of shoemakers.
This style of shoe was worn by all classes of society during the 14th and 15th centuries. The boots are highly practical ankle boots, offering excellent support to the foot and ankle. Each boot is provided with hobnails, well-suited to smooth surfaces, whilst the hobnails also serve to protect the soles from wear.
Crafted from 2 mm thick cowhide, the soles are 4 to 5 mm thick.
