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These boots are fashioned by hand from supple 4-ounce leather, chosen for its careful balance between toughness and suppleness. The soles and heels are crafted from leather as well, reflecting the common practice from the 15th to 17th centuries before metal or wooden heels became widespread. Rising 30-3⁄4″ before folding, they feature a 5-3⁄4″ brown cuff that can be worn turned down or pulled up, offering either added protection or a change in silhouette. The pointed toe mirrors the fashion of late medieval and Renaissance Europe, where such shapes were not only a mark of status but also practical, designed to fit the narrow wooden stirrups used by horsemen. These boots evoke the styles worn by gentlemen and courtiers of those times, blending form and function in their construction.
Fun fact: Thigh high leather boots were not only a fashion statement but also served as practical armor for mounted warriors, protecting their legs from brush, sword cuts, and the elements while riding into battle.
Fun fact: Thigh high leather boots were not only a fashion statement but also served as practical armor for mounted warriors, protecting their legs from brush, sword cuts, and the elements while riding into battle.
