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| Boots and Shoes, General Information |
Our Reproduction boots and shoes are made from top grain leather with the
rough side out (unless otherwise specified) for greater durability. Styles include shoes and boots from the
late 1700's through the 1800's and into the 1900s.
Some of the shoes and, such as the Stacy Adams and Oak Tree Farms, are NOT reproduction.
They are what could be call retro, as they are modern made shoes that look like those of the earlier period.
In most cases the differenced is minor.
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Shoes / Brogans. U.S., C.S. & Dress / Civilian / Work |
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U.S. Regulation (Contract) Brogans - Black, Rough side out leather and pegged soles.
Military Dress and Civilian Dress / Work Brogans - Black or brown, Smooth side out leather and pegged soles.
Confederate (C.S.) Brogans - Russet leather, rough side out, single row pegged soles.
Regulation Black |
Dress Black/Brown |
Confederate Russet |
Normal
delivery is 2 to 4 weeks. "Heel Plates
Installed", "Double Pegged", "EEE Width" or
"Large/Small Sizes" change the delivery time to 6 to 8 weeks. |
Civilian 10" to
20" Stovepipe Boots |
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One-Piece Front |
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These are the typical stovepipe civilian boot, cut straight across
the top (flat top). The shorter (10" mid-calf) boot is designed to be wore under the pants, while the
taller (16" to 18" just below the knee) boot is usually worn outside the pants; although any of
them can be worn inside or outside. This is an excellent boot for a Civilian or Confederate impression.
These boots come with Sewn On Soles.
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. |
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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) |
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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. |
Made-To-Order item, please allow
4 - 14 weeks for
delivery. Made-to-Order items are not returnable, unless they are not made as
ordered. Starting
price is for material and style shown, other materials or other changes will affect the price.
NO Rush orders are available.
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Civil War Military Style Boots, Light Artillery or Cavalry |
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Repro (size 9½), Original (size 5) |
These boots are made by one of the few
boot makers in the world that still produces the antique molded front piece.
The master boot maker was sent an unworn original model 1859 Boot made in 1865.
The top is about 12" tall when measured from the top of the sole and about
14" tall when measured from the floor. This boot was
originally called the M1851 Artillery Driver's Boot, as it was originally
only issued to Artillery Drivers. During the 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. |
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Indian Wars & Spanish American War (Span-Am) Canvas Leggings |
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The leggins changed during the time of the Indian Wars and Spanish American
Wars. The model designations were: M1885, M1889, M1894, M1895 Foot, M1895 Mounted, M1897 and M1898.
M1885: leggings were short and only extended about halfway between the ankle and the knee.
Currently Not Available.
M1889: Brown (Tan) Leggings were also short (12" High) and only extended about halfway between
the ankle and the knee. Currently Not Available.
M1894: Brown (Tan) Leggings (Adopted February 20, 1894). These are the taller leggings and are
nominally 16" high. They are made from brown cotton duck. Currently
Not Available.
M1894
Leggings |
Infantry Corporal in Late I.W./S.A.W. Uniform
including M1894 leggings. |
M1895 Foot: Brown Leggings (Adopted December 9, 1895) nominally 12" high. These are made according
to regulation with reference to marked originals. They are available in the
three original sizes: numbered 1 (12" inches front), 2 ( inches front) and 3
( inches front), as well as the later (WWI) sizes 4 and 5. These are correct
in color, weight and weave of canvas, leather and metal fittings. It is very
difficult to tell these from the originals, as everything is correct down to
the machined brass lacing studs.
M1895 Mounted: Brown Leggings (Adopted December 9, 1895)
Same pattern as the M1897.
M1897 Foot and Mounted: Brown Leggings. These are made according to regulation with reference to marked
originals. They are available in the three original sizes: numbered 1 (14.5 inches front), 2 (15.5 inches
front) and 3 (16.5 inches front), as well as the later (WWI) sizes 4 and 5. These are correct in color, weight
and weave of canvas, leather and metal fittings. It is very difficult to tell these from the originals, as
everything is correct down to the machined brass lacing studs.
M1898 Foot and Mounted: Khaki Leggings. These are made according to
regulation with reference to marked originals. They are available in the
three original sizes: numbered 1 (14.5 inches front), 2 (15.5 inches front)
and 3 (16.5 inches front), as well as the later (WWI) sizes 4 and 5. These
are correct in color, weight and weave of canvas, leather and metal
fittings. It is very difficult to tell these from the originals, as
everything is correct down to the machined brass lacing studs.
M1885 |
M1889 |
M1894 |
M1895 |
M1897 |
M1898 |
Lacing Stud Detail |
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| Legging Sizes |
| Size |
Height
(M1895 & Later) |
Calf Size
up to |
Ankle Size
up to |
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14.5" |
15.125" |
11.375" |
| 2 |
15.5" |
15.5" |
11.75" |
| 3 |
16.5" |
16.0" |
12.25" |
| 4 |
16.5" |
16.625" |
12.875" |
| 5 |
16.5" |
17.375" |
13.625" |
1. Measure the largest diameter of your calf and choose a leggings size that
the "Calf Size up to" is EQUAL TO or LARGER then this measurement.
2. Check to make sure that you ankle diameter is smaller than or equal to the
corresponding "Ankle Size up to", if you have large ankles you may need
to choose a larger size. |
| Calf Measurement for M1889 and
M1895 Foot Leggings |
| For M1889 leggings, measure the circumference
of your leg 14" off the floor with you shoes on. |
| Calf Measurement for M1894, M1895
Mounted and Later Leggings |
| For M1894 leggings, measure the circumference
of your
leg 16" off the floor with you shoes on. |
We stock a limited quantity of these leggings. We DO NOT always have them in all
Models and Sizes.
If we are out of the Model and Size you order, it will take 4 - 8 weeks for the
Standard Quality and 4 weeks to six months for the Museum Quality for delivery. Rush orders are NOT available.
Faster shipping is available, use the shipping option on the "View Cart" page. If you want to find out if we have
the Model and Size you want in stock,
Call Us.
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Standard order / size Boots and Shoes from this page will normally take 2 - 4 weeks for delivery.
Custom order / size Boots and Shoes from this page will normally take 8 - 10 weeks for delivery.
For more information on ordering, see Order Information Page. Click Here. |
