Brown Tall Viking Leather Boots

Brown Tall Viking Leather Boots With Toggle Fastening

Historical Design And Proper Footwear Adjustment

The Early Middle Ages and the harsh Scandinavian climate required footwear that protects the foot while adapting well to it. Fastening via leather straps and toggles represents a highly flexible period system. If you find the boot too tight or loose across the instep or shin after putting it on, you can easily adjust it to fit. Simply loosen the knots on the leather straps leading to the buttons (an ordinary nail, fork, or awl works perfectly for this) and individually shorten or lengthen them. To ensure you have a sure step in battles and on long marches, the boot is equipped on the bottom with a solid rubber sole featuring a distinct anti-slip pattern.

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Technical Parameters Of The Viking Boots

Sizes And Custom Tailoring

You can purchase this attractive model from us in standard EU sizes. If you have an atypical foot shape, a thicker calf, or simply prefer footwear that fits you absolutely flawlessly with millimetre precision, we also offer custom tailoring. Select this option when choosing your size, and carefully fill out our measurement chart after submitting your order. If you wear orthopaedic insoles and want to have them in the boots, it is absolutely essential to send them to us in advance. The manufacturer will then precisely and functionally integrate them directly into the footbed for your maximum comfort.

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Leather Care And Safety Warnings

Regular care is essential to maintain the leather's durability and suppleness. The boots are treated with a beeswax balm during production. Regularly remove dried mud and dust, and grease them with a high-quality leather balm or cobbler's oil. This softens and waterproofs the leather, giving it a richer patina. With any opaque colour finishes, keep in mind that under high stress, minor cracks may form over time. If rain catches you on an expedition, stuff the footwear with old newspaper and let it dry very slowly at room temperature. Never dry the boots on a radiator, too close to a fire, or in harsh, direct sunlight! Rapid drying would irreversibly damage the leather.

Recommended Accessories

To achieve an absolutely perfect period look and thermal comfort, we highly recommend purchasing medieval linen or woollen trousers and traditional leg wraps (puttees) to go with these boots, reinforcing your calf and giving your costume that true Norse character.