Opinions needed for Empire Canvas Works Prototype

[ccga3359]

They look very well constructed and go good with your Lamont weathered. As Todd would say "different horses for different folks" I could never see myself in a pair but I'd certainly give a nod to man that does.

[The Wizard of BC]

And another fine addition to the Empire Canvas line.

Not my style bacause I would need a little slot to put my penny into.

Now, if they just made the sole from the tread of a jeep tire. Shades of the old days.

[M. A. C. Newsome]

In style, these look very similar to the shoes offered here:
Medieval Moccasins High Top

I actually think I like the look of Kevin's shoes better. (Incidentally, I have a pair of Medieval Moccasin's low top shoes, and ever since I bought them I wish I had got the high tops instead.)

I got my pair of Medieval Moccasins so that I could have a pair of historic-looking shoes to wear when I am doing demos and wearing historic dress, but wanted a pair of shoes with more comfortable and durable soles. I have a pair of extremely historically accurate shoes that do not do so well when I am called to wear them on utterly modern surfaces such as gravel or hot asphalt, nor are they comfortable for wearing for long periods of time. Plus they give me no traction whatsoever!

So I have been happy with my Medieval Mocs for that purpose. I think that a pair of these Empire Canvas Works brogues would suit that same purpose. I'd gladly wear these any time historic footwear was called for, but I wanted the convenience of a modern sole.

I think if you wanted to convert these to something more suited to modern wear, I would re-work the toe so that it was smooth, rather than gathered, and change out the laces to something more modern looking. I wouldn't add a tongue unless you also wanted to use shorter laces that tie in the front as on a typical shoe.

As they are, however, I think they would be great for an historical themed outfit. Looks good, Kevin!

Matt

[Nighthawk]

Wow!! I want a pair! When will they be available?

[macwilkin]

They look very well constructed and go good with your Lamont weathered. As Todd would say "different horses for different folks" I could never see myself in a pair but I'd certainly give a nod to man that does.

ahem..."different horses for courses".

T.

[starbkjrus]

They look very well constructed and go good with your Lamont weathered. As Todd would say "different horses for different folks" I could never see myself in a pair but I'd certainly give a nod to man that does.

ahem..."different horses for courses".

T.

I think I just had a Gary Coleman moment.