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Ancient shoes of the Slaws, Vikings and Celtic
The handmade shoes were worn in mountainous areas of the Carpathians. They fit as accessories to many historical medieval costumes. They are worn as a part of the traditional Moravian folklore up to now. They follow the old type of boots of the Slav nations from the 9-10 century, which were known to many European and Extra-European nations. Already in the Middle Ages they became a symbol a peasant classes. In Central Europe they remained until the First World War, mainly in isolated mountainous regions. More information...
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Ancient shoes of the Slaws, Vikings and Celtic
Similar shoes was developed independently in various regions of the world, such as in America, Asian steppes or the Arctic region. The origin of these shoes, which we can still observe among the Slavs, is dated by archaeologists and historians until the Bronze Age (1700 BC).
- Colour: natural leather (not tanned)
- Leather outsole with rubber heel
- Weight aprox. 520g (size 38)
These shoes are available in standard EUR sizes. If you select the size "made-to-measure", they will be manufactured according to this measurement chart. Please fill it in after you finish your order.
Care of the Ancient shoes
The shoes are not treated with balm containing beeswax. The shoes are made of genuine leather. You can treat them with various shoe care products. The balm softens the leather soft and waterproofs it. Moreover, it makes the leather darker. If you do not have the balm, you can also use oil for leather or a normal shoe polish. The shoes polish can easily tone the leather color and cover minor imperfections (e.g. scuffed shoe tips).
Note on the size selection "made to measure": If you order tailor-made shoes from us and wear orthopaedic insoles, it is necessary to send them to us. The shoe manufacturer infixes the shoe inserts exactly and you can then look forward to the shoes fitting perfectly.
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