Mid 19th Century Boot - 12 in top, Pegged Sole

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Our mid-19th century boots are the standard boot of the time period. Our leather boots are made straight last with a 12 inch top and hand pegged soles and a nailed heel. The boots are lighter weight than many reproductions currently on the market today, and are closer to the weight of the originals we have viewed and handled. Please see below calf measurements for stock boots before ordering!! Most orders will require a minimum 6-8 week wait. NOW AVAILABLE CUSTOM MADE TO YOUR SIZE. PLEASE SEND CUSTOM ORDER INFO IN CUSTOMER COMMENTS DURING CHECKOUT. Any sizes in stock will have 17 inch calf.

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5
12 inch boots

Posted by Fred G on 12th Apr 2026

Ordered the 12 boots for a living history event. Had worn them inside until the event with a modern arch support insert. Walked just over five miles the first day, five the next and three on the last day. General walking on flat gravel walks. A few mile long jaunt to the parking lot. Fit well and no blisters with a heavy wool sock. Feet and legs a bit sore with adjusting to the footwear. 2 out of 10 for soreness so quite manageable. Would buy again.
5
Mid 19th Century Boot

Posted by Todd Vajner on 19th Jun 2025

These boots are amazing. Very soft and conform well to the feet. A near perfect fit right out of the box; wearing thicker period stockings will help with the roominess. Leather is soft and supple. I'm never disappointed with any purchase from SUM.
5
19th century short boots

Posted by Todd Wesaw on 27th May 2025

These boots are Amazing! I normally wear a 10.5 in boots and with normal Dickie style socks they fit perfectly. If you're a person that happens to be particular about the way the boots look on each foot these are straight lasts the way they wear originally. They will mold to your feet and fit like a glove. If you wear thicker socks I suggest go up one size. Again I'm 10.5 and 11 fit perfectly! I recommend these for original look and wonderful fit. They do not hurt your feet!
5
12" top mid 19th century boot

Posted by James Mitchum on 6th Jun 2024

My boots arrive today. More than pleased. Perfect fit right out of the box. Leather is soft and will conform to my left and right feet since they are a straight last. Never disappointed with anything I purchase from SUM.
5
Boots

Posted by Joshua Jasinski on 16th Mar 2024

Boots fit well and very comfortable. I can’t wait to wear them in the field!
5
12" Boots

Posted by Bryan Skipworth on 25th Sep 2023

Bought these boots Thursday evening at Chickamauga 160, wore them all day Friday (walking the battle field), all 3 battles over the weekend. Out of the box broke in, can't beat them, glad I went with these than some other company.
5
Infantry Half Boots

Posted by Brian McClure on 18th Aug 2023

These boots are excellent. I've been breaking them in wearing to work. Very comfortable. Very authentic. Love them. Would buy them again! If you need a pair of boots, South Union Mills is the place.
5
Very nice quality. After a few days of wear the boots are starting to break in nicely

Posted by William P Sepessy on 20th Jan 2023

My normal size is 12 1/2 EE so I ordered a 13. Boots seemed a little snug at first but due to the thin leather they have stretched to a comfortable fit.
5
Excellent boots

Posted by Theodore Wojciechowski on 11th Oct 2022

I was excited to receive these boots and they did not disappoint! Excellent right out of the box! I tried them on with the two ply socks from South Union Mills and had no problems with fit. I cut the grass wearing the boots, and these boots made it through hurricane Ian! These are excellent boots! Well made and will get you through a hurricane! Thank you to the maker and to South Union Mills! I highly recommend these boots it’s going to be a long War!