Historical Footwear

Historical Research Press

Authentic Medieval Turn Shoes-- A brand new manual designed to teach the reader to create extremely authentic medieval turn shoes. This manual is fully illustrated with high quality color photos of the steps in the process as well as photographs of details on surviving medieval examples. $6.00  Available in Adobe Acrobat (PDF) format directly on the web for  $5.00 ($1.00 off!) An over 40 minute movie demonstrating every single step in the process of making these medieval shoes is also available for free on YouTube. This video was shot in 2004 using crystal clear digital video!     Click here to watch the video

 

Medieval Shoes- A manual for the construction of a pair of 14th century shoes, in our private collection. $6.00. This manual teaches lasted shoe construction.  Available in Adobe Acrobat (PDF) format directly on the web for  $5.00 ($1.00 off!) An over 30 minute Video movie demonstrating every single step in the process of making these medieval shoes is also available for free on YouTube. Unfortunately the sound gets out of sync with the video as it nears the end of the film. The information is in tact but it my be annoying to watch (though probably not as annoying as my mullet hairstyle in the video!)   Click here to watch the video

Medieval Boots-- A manual for the construction of a pair of 15th century boots with instruction to adapt to patterns to any other period. $6.00. This manual teaches lasted boot construction. Available in Adobe Acrobat (PDF) format directly on the web for $5.00 ($1.00 off!) An over 30 minute movie demonstrating every single step in the process of making these medieval boots is also available for free on YouTube.  Unfortunately the sound is out of sync with the video near the end of the video. The information is in tact but it my be slightly annoying to watch. Click here to watch the video

Simple Medieval Turn Shoes-- A manual designed to provide the reader with simple instructions to make simple cloth or leather shoes. Not for use with the supplements $6.00 This manual teaches unlasted shoe construction and requires almost no specialized tools.  Available in Adobe Acrobat (PDF) format directly on the web for  $5.00 ($1.00 off!)

Viking Boots-- A manual for the construction of a pair of Viking ankle boots. $6.00 This manual teaches lasted boot construction. Available in Adobe Acrobat (PDF) format directly on the web for $5.00 ($1.00 off!) An over 30 minute movie demonstrating every single step in the process of making these Viking boots is also available for free on YouTube. Click here to watch the video

Viking, Celtic & Anglo-Danish Supplement-- Six patterns to be used with the manuals above. $6.00 Available in Adobe Acrobat (PDF) format directly on the web for $5.00 ($1.00 off!)

12th Century Supplement-- Six patterns to be used with the manuals above. $6.00 Available in Adobe Acrobat (PDF) format directly on the web for $5.00 ($1.00 off!)

13th Century Supplement-- Six patterns to be used with the manuals above. $6.00 Available in Adobe Acrobat (PDF) format directly on the web for $5.00 ($1.00 off!)

14th Century Supplement-- Five patterns to be used with the manuals above. $6.00 Available in Adobe Acrobat (PDF) format directly on the web for $5.00 ($1.00 off!)

15th Century Supplement-- Six patterns to be used with the manuals above. $6.00Available in Adobe Acrobat (PDF) format directly on the web for  $5.00 ($1.00 off!)

16th Century Supplement-- Five patterns to be used with the manuals above. $6.00 Available in Adobe Acrobat (PDF) format directly on the web for  $5.00 ($1.00 off!)

Tips, Techniques, Tools, Sources & Resources for the Shoemaker-- A group of useful tidbits designed to improve your shoemaking ability. $6.00 Available in Adobe Acrobat (PDF) format directly on the web for  $5.00 ($1.00 off!)

The Complete Shoemaker's Manual-- Eleven of the twelve titles above at a discounted price, bound in a single, 220 page, volume. $45.00  Available in Adobe Acrobat (PDF) format directly on the web for  $35.00 ($10.00 off!) Note: This does not include our newest title Authentic Medieval Turn Shoes