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18th Century Buckle Shoes – Revolutionary War/Colonial Reenactment Footwear

$179.00
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Our 18th Century Buckle Shoes are made for Colonial and Revolutionary War reenactment, living history, historical interpretation, and anyone looking for traditionally styled 18th-century men's footwear. With their low-cut leather design, wide latchets, and separate shoe buckles, they provide the unmistakable appearance of period footwear worn during the 1700s.

These historical reproduction shoes are made from top-grain leather with a double-thickness sole and sewn construction. Iron heel nails provide additional durability, while the leather lining creates a comfortable interior. The 1½-inch-wide latchets are designed to accept 18th-century shoe buckles, allowing you to customize the appearance of your shoes with the buckle style you prefer.

Designed in the United States and made for South Union Mills by an experienced historical shoemaker in India, these shoes combine period-inspired construction with the durability needed for living history events and extended wear.

Please note: These shoes run large. We recommend ordering one or two sizes smaller than your normal shoe size and considering the thickness of the stockings you will wear with them.

 

 

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  • 5
    Very Good Shoes

    Posted by Rick Henion on 23rd Aug 2023

    I have been looking for good quality straight lasted 18th Century shoes. Although NOT straight lasted, they have only a slight curve, and as such look straight. They are very well built with solid feeling leather. As they advise, they do run large; knowing that I have been VERY happy with mine, and thay are my "go-to" reenacting shoes. My only minor complaint is that in wet weather, the leather of the uppers sometimes stains my socks, but all in all, I am very happy with these and am very happy to recommend them to anyone.

  • 4
    Best Commercial Shoe Available

    Posted by Ryan on 29th Jul 2022

    South Union Mills' common buckle shoe is filling a niche left vacant by companies like Fugawee, providing affordable colonial-era footwear. The quality of these are improving with each run (I also ordered from their initial run previously), now featuring reasonable material quality, a stitched sole, pegged heel, and proper back seam. They have the right period look and will no doubt continue to improve with subsequent runs. You will need to cut the latchet straps to fit your buckle as they are currently (July 2022) cut wide. They are also listed off-size, as indicated in the product description, though I actually advise ordering a size and a half smaller: being a size 9, the size 8 was still a couple inches long in the toe. Overall, a good and comfortable shoe that fills a market need, offered by a company which is a pleasure to work with.

  • 4
    18th Century Common Buckle Shoe

    Posted by Matt on 8th Feb 2021

    Quality product would buy again

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