"Jacobite" garb

[charliec3006]

Hey, Woodsheal, love the outfit, I need to know were I could get shoes like what your wearing, I've been using C/W brogans for some time but would like to get something more 1680-1745. I had a pair of buckle shoe but they killed my feet. You know of a place and something that's not going to brake the bank?

[Woodsheal]

Hey, Woodsheal, love the outfit, I need to know were I could get shoes like what your wearing, I've been using C/W brogans for some time but would like to get something more 1680-1745. I had a pair of buckle shoe but they killed my feet. You know of a place and something that's not going to brake the bank?

Charlie,
My most comfortable 18th C. shoes are actually my old CW brogans that I cut down to below-the-ankle height! I cut down a pair of Jarnagin's, and a pair of Fugawee's. I use laces on 'em instead of buckles.

Otherwise, I've also had good luck with Fugawee's actual 18th C. shoes:
http://www.fugawee.com/

And I've heard good thing about these shoes from Townsend & Sons:
http://jas-townsend.com/product_info...roducts_id=244

Anything else will cost you well over $100....

[Sir William]

I'll second Woodsheal on the shoes from both Fugawee and Townsend.

I've gotten shoes direct from Fugawee instead of going through various vendors. My only word of caution is to get right and left shoes, not the single last. I wore a pair of single last for about 2 years and my feet ached for a day or two afterward each time.

I would also recommend Flying Canoe Traders - IF you can get to an event they are at since they do not sell shoes by mail order. The reason for this is that they fit the shoes to your feet by applying a special tool to stretch out the shoe where it rubs your foot. I've bought two pair from them and first they fit the shoe to your food, then they make you wear them around for the day, and then you come back for a final fitting. You can also bring them back for adjustments at any time. But the kicker is that you have to meet with them in person. Their shoes are expensive but well worth it if you spend much time in colonial style shoes.

http://www.flyingcanoetraders.com/co...?ID=6&Epoque=4

[RadioKen]

...would like to get something more 1680-1745. I had a pair of buckle shoe but they killed my feet. You know of a place and something that's not going to brake the bank?

I'll jump in here. I'm on another forum that is dedicated to period-correct re-enacting of the Golden Age of Piracy (1690 to 1720/30). There is a 13 or 14 page thread on that site dedicated to good, comfortable, period shoes. Most of the pages revolve around shoes from this vendor: http://www.loyalistarms.com/clothing.htm

They are buckle shoes with the correct narrow latchets and buckle position, which is closer to the front of the ankle than on the top of the foot. The general consensus is that they are good shoes, well made, and comfortable. They are made to measure, and the recommendation is that you take your measurements while wearing thick socks; measuring barefoot or with thin socks may result in shoes that are a tad too tight while wearing thicker stockings.

~Ken