Leather Baroque Men's Shoes EU41 - Outlet

Black Leather Baroque Men's Shoes with Square Toe

Historical Context and Usage

The square toe in footwear experienced its greatest boom during the Baroque period, roughly from the mid-17th century, largely due to the influence of the French court of King Louis XIV. At this time, lacing was gradually being replaced, and shoes began to be fastened with prominent metal buckles across the instep, which demonstrated the wealth and social status of the wearer. These historical reenactment shoes perfectly reflect the fashion of that era. You will find them incredibly useful when assembling costumes for the period of the Thirty Years' War, the Golden Age of Piracy, or the American Revolutionary War. To complete your period-accurate look, we highly recommend adding a pair of historical knee-high socks to your ensemble.

Construction and Safety Warnings

The upper of the shoe is made of strong yet pliable cowhide, while the inside features a breathable pigskin lining that enhances wearing comfort. The sole and the low heel are constructed from several layers of thick cowhide, just as it was common in history. We must warn you that the smooth leather sole can be extremely slippery on modern surfaces such as linoleum, tiles, varnished wood, or wet grass. Exercise great caution when walking on these materials, or during running and fencing, to prevent dangerous falls and potential injuries.

Care Instructions for Leather Footwear

To ensure your shoes serve you reliably for a long time, they require regular maintenance. The shoes are factory-treated with a beeswax-based leather balm. After each use, remove coarse dirt with a damp cloth and let them dry slowly at room temperature (never dry them directly next to a radiator or open fire, as the leather would crack). Afterwards, nourish the leather with a high-quality balm, leather oil, or standard shoe polish. Using shoe polish also allows you to gently tint the colour and effectively cover minor surface damage, such as scuffed toes from demanding battles.

Custom Orders and Orthopaedic Insoles

If you choose the custom-made option and you are accustomed to wearing your own orthopaedic insoles, it is essential that you send them to us in advance. The shoemaker will carefully and precisely integrate these insoles directly into the structure of the shoe during production. This is the only way you can be sure that the finished shoes will fit you absolutely perfectly and provide your feet with the correct support.

Technical Parameters of the Baroque Shoes

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