Repro (size 9½), Original (size 5)

    This boot was originally called the M1851 Artillery Driver's Boot, as it was originally only issued to Artillery Drivers. During the American Civil War they were also issued to Cavalry troops and continued as the Cavalry Boot until replaced by the Model 1872 Boot, which is a modified version of this boot.

    This boot is an exact copy, with the exception of two changes. The originals had been machine pegged, nine pegs to the inch. Ours is stitched due to the lack of machine that can duplicate the work of an 1860's pegging machine. And for comfort the boot is lined with calfskin leather from top to toe. The leather in our boot is a semi-rough cowhide especially selected after studying the original boot. They will take a shine after a few polishes or will take Lexol for a "field-worn" look. They have a sewn sole with a ridged shank pegged into place. This boot has a comfortable square toe and a tight-gripping heel. There are no side seam welts.

    This boot covers an amazing time period. It is ideal for many impressions from just after 1800 through 1900 and beyond. It is suitable for 1800's miners, teamsters, cattlemen, farmers, Indian Wars, Cowboy Shooters, etc.. Mail order catalogues printed in the 1890s show a wide assortment of prices and qualities in styles just like these.

    According to Quartermaster records, most shoes and boots purchased had sewn soles. The pegged sole booties were purchased for $1.25 and $1.30 per pair as opposed to the average of about $1.90 for sewn soles, but the sewn soles were preferred.

    Normal delivery time is 2 to 6 weeks.

    The soles are fully pegged, and the heels have our standard horseshoe heelrims. An exellent boot for both a mounted and foot officer's impression. Style is right on. Materials are right on, They're good.

    Colors: Black

    Currently we have limited availability on these shoes/boots. The only sizes we have in stock are what is available on the shopping cart.

    As you can tell it is almost a straight last, but it is a left/right. That means that the arch in the boot will make it comfortable for walking as for riding. A steel shank will give a long life to this fine boot.

    The leg has been widened so you can wear these boots outside of your trousers. The leg height is 17", proportioned to the size. It is lined with calf skin, has pull tabs (not mule ears) on the outside of the top. The toe is a moderate square and the heel is 1 1/4". The top of the boot is about 12" from the ground, depending on the size. The leather is black and smooth but not a high shine. It has a full lining.

    This boot should be good for drovers, prospectors and shooters (before the cowboy boots).

    Be sure to have your calf measurement when ordering. The circumference of the boot varies with size and will fit most men.  It can be stretched to accommodate larger calves.

    Normal delivery time is 2 to 6 weeks.

One-Piece Front

    They come with options for the color, toe style, heel style, height, pull type and heel plates.

    Color: black or russet smooth out leather.

    Top Height: 10 inch, 12 inch, 14 inch, 16 inch, 17 1/2 inch, 18 inch, 19 inch or 20 inch; as measured from the top of the sole or in bare feet from the floor to the height wanted (i.e. does not include heel height and sole thickness). Height is approximate and will have some variation from listed height (plus or minus 1/2").

    CAUTION heights over 17 1/2 inches MAY come up higher than the bend of your knee, restricting movement. Be sure your order a boot height that come up NO HIGHER than the bend of your knee. Also if you have large calves, larger than 16", put your calf size in the notes field on the page where your billing and shipping address go.

Top Style: All boots have the body of the boot (the part over the foot) made from two pieces.
1 Piece Front: Entire front of the boot is a single piece of leather, stretched to form front of boot. Three pieces (not including the sole).	1 Piece Top: This is where the top of the boot is one piece with no welt. This boot also is made up of three pieces (not including the sole). Recommended for 10" & 12" Only.	2 Piece Top: This is the way modern boots are made, where there are four pieces, two for the top and two for the body (not including the sole).

    Toe Styles: Square Toe (Shown) or Rounded Toe.

    Heel Styles: Walking Heel (most common), Cuban Heel (similar to modern cowboy boot heel) or Modern Cowboy Heel.

    Pull Styles: Outside Pulls (Shown on upper left picture), Inside Pulls (don't show outside) or Mule Ears.

    Heel Plates: None, Supplied Loose with boots or Installed on boots.

Measurements Needed. Please use a cloth tape for these measurements. Measure over socks / pants material as appropriate.
	1	Ball	Measure around the ball of the foot. (circumference)
	2	Instep	Measure around the instep. (circumference)
	3	Heel to Instep	Measure from the heel around the instep and back to where you started. (circumference)
	4	Ankle	Measure around the ankle. (circumference)
	5	Calf Size (Largest)	This is the measurement of your calf at the largest point. IF you will be wearing the pants inside the boots then take this measurement outside the pants, with the pants on, that you are going to wear. (circumference)
	6	Boot Top Circumference	Measure around the leg at the point where the top of the boot will come. (circumference)
	7	Calf Height	The height from the floor where measurement 5 (calf size) was taken.
	8	Boot Top Height	Height from the floor to where the top of the boot will come.
	9	Instep to Tip of Big Toe	Measure from the instep to the end of the big toe.

    According to Quartermaster records, most shoes and boots purchased had sewn soles. The pegged sole booties were purchased for $1.25 and $1.30 per pair as opposed to the average of about $1.90 for sewn soles, but the sewn soles were preferred.

    Normal delivery time is 2 to 6 weeks.

    Sizes: 7 through 15 in whole sizes only (not available in half sizes), Widths: E (Medium) through EEE (Wide). Colors: Black.

    Currently we have limited availability on these shoes/boots. The only sizes we have in stock are what is available on the shopping cart.

    Sizes: 7 through 15 in whole sizes only (not available in half sizes), Widths: E (Medium) through EEE (Wide). Colors: Black.

    We currently DO NOT have this shoe in stock. Price is $139.00.

    Sizes: 7 through 13 in whole sizes only (not available in half sizes), Widths: E (Medium) through EEE (Wide). Colors: Black.

    We currently DO NOT have this shoe in stock. Price is $135.00.

    The Southern or Monticello model. is also appropriate for Seminole Wars and as a work shoe from the early 1800's until the present day, is built on the same lasts as the Federal Contract Bootee. It has five lace holes and a pull tab on the back of the boot. It's color is russet or natural and the rough-out leather takes on a beautiful color when given a coat of Lexol or other oil. Sewn-On Soles.

    The Monticello was patterned after the shoes shown on a Gettysburg statue of Civil War Confederate soldiers around a mounted Gen. Robert E. Lee. It is reputed that the Confederates had a shoe factory at a Florida town called Monticello. However, there is also a Monticello in Alabama. We find no trace of the Monticello, Florida factory.

    The Monticello or Civil War Southern shoe is the closest thing to a ready-made 1800s work shoe that you will find. Shoes like these were packed 100 pairs to the barrel and shipped from Boston to St Louis and on to Taos, to the Western frontier and any seaport that the Stars and Stripes traded with. This type of shoe was worn by the Yankee seamen who, in the 1820s rounded Cape Horn to load cattle hides in the tiny Spanish port of Los Angeles de California. They took the hides back to Boston, where they were made into shoes and harness.

    Normal delivery time is 2 to 6 weeks.

    Sizes 7 to 15 with half sizes. Normal delivery time is 2 to 6 weeks.

    Gentleman's Congress Shoe - Oxblood & Black: Type 1, by Robert Land. This style of congress shoe is a perfect reproduction of an orginal in the maker's friends collection. These shoes are made on original shoe lasts (these are the molds that the shoes are made on) that were produced during the 1850's and 60's. These lasts are in the makers own collection. He recently bought a shoe last turning lathe and will soon be using his original items as models to copy, giving him a full range of sizes and widths of "original" lasts. This lathe is the last one remaining in Canada and one of very few in North America No other maker of reproduction shoes has the ability to do this. Colors: Oxblood & Black.

    Gentleman's Congress Shoe - Black: Type 2, by Robert Land. Copied from and original in the makers collection. The entire front is one piece. Looks just like a pair of boots coming out from under the pants, but, you are not wearing seven pounds of leather. An exellent gentleman's dress shoe. The original shoe that this was copied from was worn by a man for his wedding in 1864. The man's entire wedding ensamble was put away in a trunk, and the maker was lucky enough to be able to purchase the shoes. An exellent dateable item from 1864. These side elastic shoes were in fashion from the mid 1850's to the "Beatle" boots of the 60's (1960's that is). Made from fine black kid leather. Fully lined. These shoes, as are many of our products, would be the finishing touch to a gentleman's or officer's impresion.

    Sizes: 7 through 13 in whole sizes only (not available in half sizes), Widths: E (Medium) through EEE (Wide). Colors: Black.

    Currently we have limited availability on these shoes/boots. The only sizes we have in stock are what is available on the shopping cart.

Men's Congress Shoes
Type 1	Type 2

    Sizes: 7 through 13 in whole sizes only (not available in half sizes), Widths: E (Medium) through EEE (Wide). Colors: Tan with White Canvas.

    Currently we have NONE in stock.

    Fredricksburg Shoe: Brown, by Robert Land. Low quartered civilian shoes, copied from and original pair in the Bata Shoe Museum. Remember. Not every soldier wore Union issue brogans!

    Sizes: 7 through 13 in whole sizes only (not available in half sizes), Widths: E (Medium) through EEE (Wide). Colors: Black or Brown.

    We currently DO NOT have this shoe in stock. Price is $125.00.

Men's Fredricksburg Shoes
Black	Brown

    This shoe is copied from an original shoe recovered from a barn in Georgia, along with several other single shoes and boots. All of these were in well worn, well used (abused) condition. All were of the 1850's 60's period. One thing that stands out is the amount of repairs these items had before they were finally discarded. The original shoe, as mine was fully lined, with cloth and leather, made with the polished side out. Had a low heel and pegged soles. A good shoe to wear with your good suit. Put those brogans away for your civilian impression. Would you wear army boots with your good suit (to a dance) today? Move your impresson one step further ahead with a good pair of shoes.

    Sizes: 7 through 14 in whole sizes only (not available in half sizes), Widths: E (Medium) through EEE (Wide). Colors: Black.

    Currently we have limited availability on these shoes/boots. The only sizes we have in stock are what is available on the shopping cart.

    As you can tell it is almost a straight last, but it is a left/right. That means that the arch in the boot will make it comfortable for walking as for riding. A steel shank will give a long life to this fine boot.

    The leg has been widened so you can wear these boots outside of your trousers. The leg height is 17", proportioned to the size. It is lined with calf skin, has pull tabs (not mule ears) on the outside of the top. The toe is a moderate square and the heel is 1 1/4". The top of the boot is about 12" from the ground, depending on the size. The leather is black and smooth but not a high shine. It has a full lining.

    This boot should be good for drovers, prospectors and shooters (before the cowboy boots).

    Be sure to have your calf measurement when ordering. The circumference of the boot varies with size and will fit most men.  It can be stretched to accommodate larger calves.

    Normal delivery time is 2 to 6 weeks.

One-Piece Front

    They come with options for the color, toe style, heel style, height, pull type and heel plates.

    Color: black or russet smooth out leather.

    Top Height: 10 inch, 12 inch, 14 inch, 16 inch, 17 1/2 inch, 18 inch, 19 inch or 20 inch; as measured from the top of the sole or in bare feet from the floor to the height wanted (i.e. does not include heel height and sole thickness). Height is approximate and will have some variation from listed height (plus or minus 1/2").

    CAUTION heights over 17 1/2 inches MAY come up higher than the bend of your knee, restricting movement. Be sure your order a boot height that come up NO HIGHER than the bend of your knee. Also if you have large calves, larger than 16", put your calf size in the notes field on the page where your billing and shipping address go.

Top Style: All boots have the body of the boot (the part over the foot) made from two pieces.
1 Piece Front: Entire front of the boot is a single piece of leather, stretched to form front of boot. Three pieces (not including the sole).	1 Piece Top: This is where the top of the boot is one piece with no welt. This boot also is made up of three pieces (not including the sole). Recommended for 10" & 12" Only.	2 Piece Top: This is the way modern boots are made, where there are four pieces, two for the top and two for the body (not including the sole).

    Toe Styles: Square Toe (Shown) or Rounded Toe.

    Heel Styles: Walking Heel (most common), Cuban Heel (similar to modern cowboy boot heel) or Modern Cowboy Heel.

    Pull Styles: Outside Pulls (Shown on upper left picture), Inside Pulls (don't show outside) or Mule Ears.

    Heel Plates: None, Supplied Loose with boots or Installed on boots.

Measurements Needed. Please use a cloth tape for these measurements. Measure over socks / pants material as appropriate.
	1	Ball	Measure around the ball of the foot. (circumference)
	2	Instep	Measure around the instep. (circumference)
	3	Heel to Instep	Measure from the heel around the instep and back to where you started. (circumference)
	4	Ankle	Measure around the ankle. (circumference)
	5	Calf Size (Largest)	This is the measurement of your calf at the largest point. IF you will be wearing the pants inside the boots then take this measurement outside the pants, with the pants on, that you are going to wear. (circumference)
	6	Boot Top Circumference	Measure around the leg at the point where the top of the boot will come. (circumference)
	7	Calf Height	The height from the floor where measurement 5 (calf size) was taken.
	8	Boot Top Height	Height from the floor to where the top of the boot will come.
	9	Instep to Tip of Big Toe	Measure from the instep to the end of the big toe.

    Available in Black or Brown.

    Normal Delivery: 1 to 3 weeks.

Men's Pale Rider Boot Check, by clicking, the box for each item and size wanted. Update the quantity if you want more than 1. When done selecting any/all items, click the "Put these items in my cart!" button.
Item Size chart 8 8-1/2 9 9-1/2 10 10-1/2 11 11-1/2 12 13 Preacher in Black $150.00 / pair $150.00 / pair $150.00 / pair $150.00 / pair $150.00 / pair $150.00 / pair $150.00 / pair $150.00 / pair $150.00 / pair $150.00 / pair Preacher in Brown $150.00 / pair $150.00 / pair $150.00 / pair $150.00 / pair $150.00 / pair $150.00 / pair $150.00 / pair $150.00 / pair $150.00 / pair $150.00 / pair

    Available in Black or Brown.

    Normal Delivery: 1 to 3 weeks.

Men's Pale Rider Boot Check, by clicking, the box for each item and size wanted. Update the quantity if you want more than 1. When done selecting any/all items, click the "Put these items in my cart!" button.
Item Size chart 8 8-1/2 9 9-1/2 10 10-1/2 11 11-1/2 12 13 Pale Rider in Black $270.00 / pair $270.00 / pair $270.00 / pair $270.00 / pair $270.00 / pair $270.00 / pair $270.00 / pair $270.00 / pair $270.00 / pair $270.00 / pair Pale Rider in Brown $270.00 / pair $270.00 / pair $270.00 / pair $270.00 / pair $270.00 / pair $270.00 / pair $270.00 / pair $270.00 / pair $270.00 / pair $270.00 / pair

    Available in Black, Brown and Steel Grey.

    Some sizes are Special Order.

    Normal Delivery: 1 to 3 weeks.

Madison Lace-Up Ankle Boot/Shoe Check, by clicking, the box for each item and size wanted. Update the quantity if you want more than 1. When done selecting any/all items, click the "Put these items in my cart!" button.
Item Size chart 6-1/2 D 7 D 7-1/2 D 8 D 8-1/2 D 9 D 9-1/2 D 10 D 10-1/2 D 11 D Madison in Black $125.00 / pair $125.00 / pair $125.00 / pair $125.00 / pair $125.00 / pair $125.00 / pair $125.00 / pair $125.00 / pair $125.00 / pair $125.00 / pair Madison in Brown $125.00 / pair $125.00 / pair $125.00 / pair $125.00 / pair $125.00 / pair $125.00 / pair $125.00 / pair $125.00 / pair $125.00 / pair $125.00 / pair Madison in Steel Gray N/A $125.00 / pair $125.00 / pair $125.00 / pair $125.00 / pair $125.00 / pair $125.00 / pair $125.00 / pair $125.00 / pair $125.00 / pair
Item Size chart 11-1/2 D 12 D 13 D 14 D 15 D           Madison in Black $125.00 / pair $125.00 / pair $125.00 / pair $129.00 / pair $130.00 / pair           Madison in Brown $125.00 / pair $125.00 / pair $125.00 / pair $129.00 / pair $130.00 / pair           Madison in Steel Gray $125.00 / pair $125.00 / pair $125.00 / pair N/A N/A
Wide / E Width Item 8-1/2 E 9 E 9-1/2 E 10 E 10-1/2 E 11 E 11-1/2 E 12 E 13 E 14 E Madison in Black $125.00 / pair $125.00 / pair $125.00 / pair $125.00 / pair $125.00 / pair $125.00 / pair $125.00 / pair $125.00 / pair $125.00 / pair $129.00 / pair Madison in Brown $125.00 / pair $125.00 / pair $125.00 / pair $125.00 / pair $125.00 / pair $125.00 / pair $125.00 / pair $125.00 / pair $125.00 / pair $129.00 / pair Madison in Steel Gray $125.00 / pair $125.00 / pair $125.00 / pair $125.00 / pair $125.00 / pair $125.00 / pair $125.00 / pair $125.00 / pair $125.00 / pair N/A
Extra Wide / EE Width Item Size chart 8-1/2 EE 9 EE 9-1/2 EE 10 EE 10-1/2 EE 11 EE 11-1/2 EE 12 EE 13 EE 14 EE Madison in Black $125.00 / pair $125.00 / pair $125.00 / pair $125.00 / pair $125.00 / pair $125.00 / pair $125.00 / pair $125.00 / pair $125.00 / pair $129.00 / pair Madison in Brown $125.00 / pair $125.00 / pair $125.00 / pair $125.00 / pair $125.00 / pair $125.00 / pair $125.00 / pair $125.00 / pair $125.00 / pair $129.00 / pair Madison in Steel Gray N/A *** Grey is NOT Available in EE Width

    Available in Black-White and Brown-Tan.

    NOTE: Zipper Closure. Special Order: currently NOT STOCKED, we order them when an order for them comes in.

    Normal Delivery: 3 to 6 weeks.

Madison Zip-Up Ankle Boot/Shoe Check, by clicking, the box for each item and size wanted. Update the quantity if you want more than 1. When done selecting any/all items, click the "Put these items in my cart!" button.

Item Size chart 6-1/2 D 7 D 7-1/2 D 8 D 8-1/2 D 9 D 9-1/2 D 10 D 10-1/2 D 11 D Madison Zip-Up in Black-White N/A N/A $125.00 / pair $125.00 / pair $125.00 / pair $125.00 / pair $125.00 / pair $125.00 / pair $125.00 / pair $125.00 / pair Madison Zip-Up in Brown-Tan N/A N/A $125.00 / pair $125.00 / pair $125.00 / pair $125.00 / pair $125.00 / pair $125.00 / pair $125.00 / pair $125.00 / pair Item Size chart 11-1/2 D 12 D 13 D 14 D 15 D           Madison Zip-Up in Black-White $125.00 / pair $125.00 / pair $125.00 / pair $129.00 / pair N/A           Madison Zip-Up in Brown-Tan $125.00 / pair $125.00 / pair $125.00 / pair $129.00 / pair N/A

    Nail-On Heel Plates are available in two sizes of one style and one size of another style.

    Screw-On Heel Plates come in one size only. They are copies of a pair found on the Corinth Battlefield.

    None of these will work on the Cuban or Cowboy Heels, as they are all too large including the small size.

Nail-On Standard 2 15/16"w X 2 7/8"l

Nail-On Small 2 5/8"w X 2 3/4"l

Screw-On Standard 3 3/16"w X 2 7/8"l

Heel Plates shown installed