"Jacobite" garb

**Woodsheal** · 30th April 10, 06:23 AM

Originally Posted by 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?

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** · 30th April 10, 01:21 PM

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

**Kilted Rogue** · 7th May 10, 05:28 PM

I just got a pair of Fugawee shoes last year i really like them. I dont wear them that often, but i recommend buying a 1/2 size smaller. the pair i have have loosened up very much, I will most likely wear 2 pairs of socks next time i have them on. my 2 cents

**Erikm** · 8th May 10, 03:29 AM

I found some nice 18th century shoes at Townsend.

I just got in my new box pleat Philabeg, from Just Two Tailors

The tartan is called hunting.

**Andrew Green** · 9th May 10, 10:27 PM

I have seen those photos before. The former photo is definitely earlier period. Though the mismatched tartans are still on! The latter picture reminds me of the "front ranker" description from some books that I have read. This would sort of be "strutting peacock" mode, with lots of bright colored tartans shown (reds, blues, etc,) BIG difference in attire between the earlier (oh say '15) and later ('45) risings.

**RadioKen** · 13th May 10, 08:10 AM

Originally Posted by charliec3006

...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

**charliec3006** · 13th May 10, 05:51 PM

Thanks Ken, but I tryed Loyalistarms, their shoes were very nice.....but after waiting 8 months the shoes they sent to me were not my size, I don't know who's feet they used but they sure as hell weren't mine, I couldn't get a foot in them. My brother sliped them on and they fit him like a charm. Want to talk about mad as HELL! I might try them again at some later date, when I'm willing to wait for every to get them.

**RadioKen** · 14th May 10, 07:19 AM

Originally Posted by charliec3006

Thanks Ken, but I tryed Loyalistarms, their shoes were very nice.....but after waiting 8 months the shoes they sent to me were not my size, I don't know who's feet they used but they sure as hell weren't mine, I couldn't get a foot in them. My brother sliped them on and they fit him like a charm. Want to talk about mad as HELL! I might try them again at some later date, when I'm willing to wait for every to get them.

Ouch! That's got to sting. Not only your feet but your pocketbook as well. At least they fit SOMEbody in your family. I had heard that they weren't the fastest, but 8 months does seem excessive. Maybe they've got a huge back-order. My understanding is that they have a company in India making them, and I'm sure that accounts for at least some of the delay. I may have to rethink the bucket boots I was going to order.

~Ken

**Erikm** · 14th May 10, 10:30 AM

I found some shoes one time on ebay, there kinda close to the time period. Just do a search for colonial shoes

I have a pair there pretty nice

**charliec3006** · 18th May 10, 04:07 PM

Ken, don't let me put you off on getting a pair. You might get them faster than that, they were having all sorts of problems whe I was trying to get a pair, the cobler had a heart attack, then there was the shoe line, if it wasn't one thing it was another.