Individually hand crafted reproduction victorian and Edwardian shoes and boots.
Antique footwear - 18th Century
In 1850 shoes become "crooked", meaning they are designed so that there is a difference between the right and left foot.In the 1860’s the "Louis" heel (curved outline, flared at base) appear on shoes and are still commonly seen on shoes and boot to this day.
In 1870 the high-button shoe or boot is in fashion. The most common high-button shoes that we associate with have the flap of leather that folds over the fron and is fastened by buttons on the side.
A button-hook (metal hook used to pull button through button hole) is an essential tool for everyone owning a pair of high button shoes.
Another style not commonly seen by most of us is the high button shoe that has 10 straps going across the front and spaced apart so that you can see the stockings showing through and fasten on the side with glass buttons.
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