Check often to make sure that it fits on your foot and adjust accordingly. You'll probably need to make some adjustments along the way. This is harder than it sounds, as you need to make sure that your pieces are lined up properly. Stitch the body together first, then add the sole and heel-triangle. Cut out and stitch together your new fabric mock-up.2: tracing the duct-tape sock pieces onto the fabric Don't forget the little triangle heel-reinforcement piece!įig. You also need to add the triangle-ish straps at this point, which you can do by drawing the shape on a piece of paper and then adding it to the pattern for your shoe body, twice, so that you'll end up with two straps. Trace the cut out duct tape sock pieces onto your fabric, then add at least a centimeter for stitching where the seams will be.Flatten these out as much as possible so that the next step will be accurate. Be very careful that you don't cut your foot! You should end up with two pieces of duct taped sock: the sole, and the funky-shaped body. Cut along the seams you just drew, literally cutting the duct tape sock off of your foot.
Draw a line around the base of your foot for the seam between the sole and body of the shoe, then another from the top of the shoe, down the center, then turning toward the sole (toward the outside of your foot) almost halfway to the tip of your foot. At this point, do not worry about the little straps that will form the closures for the shoes you're just working to get the shape for the two main pieces of leather so that they will fit your foot properly. Draw your seams onto the duct-tape sock.Don't wrap the tape too terribly tight, as you don't want to make the shoes too small, and also be sure to leave room between the sock and your foot so you can cut it off of your foot. Make sure to leave the rim of the duct tape-sock where you want the tops of your shoes to sit on your ankles (or legs, if you're making boots). Put the sock on your right foot and then cover the sock in duct tape.1: blue= where to draw and cut seams in duct tape sock You just need one mock-up, because you can use it as the pattern for both your right and left shoes.įig. The mock-up will serve as the pattern for your actual shoe, and since you want your shoes to fit snugly and conform to your feet, using a well-fitting sock is important. Make sure they're snug, but not too tight. ***Possibly the Most Important Note: These shoes are supposed to fit snugly they will conform to your feet and therefore move better with you. The shoe-making process (at least how I did it) involves using sharp things in very close proximity to human flesh. Hopefully this will still be interesting and informative for you, whether you're just curious, looking to make your own medieval shoes, or want to better appreciate the handmade shoes you're about to buy from Ian (the Barefoot Cordwainer). So my memory of the shoe-making process might be a little spotty and I might miss some things in my explanation below. I ended up piecing together my process from several different sources, each of which contributed their experience to my plans.ĭisclaimer: it has been over a year since I actually made my Viking shoes, and I've intended to write a post about the process since then, but seeing an actual extant example of a Viking shoe like mine in the Jorvik Museum in York, England a few weeks ago has rekindled my motivation to publish this post. I searched the internet for how-to's and tutorials on the subject, but most of what I found related to Native American style moccasins, not medieval European style shoes, so they were of little help.
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I really loved them, but couldn't quite afford to buy them, so I thought I'd give shoe-making a shot and see if I could figure out how to make a pair for myself. Please check with your authenticity officer for your reenactment period to ensure these are suitable prior to purchase.Dorestad: Old Norse Reproduction Handmade Leather Shoe by Barefoot Cordwainer on EtsyĪ while ago, while browsing, I discovered this beautiful pair of handmade shoes, reproductions of a 9th - 10th century Norse style shoe by Ian at Barefoot Cordwainer. Colours green, blue, red and black are made to order with a 4-6 week wait (approx). We recommend purchasing one size larger than your standard shoe size as the traditional construction means that the shoe gradually fits your feet. Sizes available 1 to 16 however these do deplete as they are bought, if in doubt please contact us for advice. Leather uppers with glued and nailed soles.
These boots were worn throughout the Medieval period, between 12 AD, making them one of the most versatile styles we stock. Very solid leather ankle boots, featuring laces that come across the front of the foot and ankle and lace up at the outer side of the boot. Medieval reenactment leather lace ankle boots
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