High Norman Leather Boots

High Norman Leather Boots with Double Lacing and Brass Rivets

Historical Context and Boot Construction

Boots with such complex lacing and decorative elements could only be afforded by members of the wealthier classes and nobility in the 11th and 12th centuries. The Normans, renowned for their military prowess and expansion throughout Europe, highly valued quality and representative equipment. This model boasts an asymmetrical fastening, where the leather laces are threaded through sturdy leather loops on both the inner and outer sides of the instep. If you find the boot too tight, simply loosen the lacing. Due to its parameters, the footwear is ideal for portraying the High Middle Ages, fantasy LARP, or cosplay.

Material, Safety, and Custom Adjustments

The upper is precisely sewn from high-quality cowhide. A major advantage of this model is the thick sole made of modern shoemaker's rubber with a pronounced tread. Although this is a modern element, it radically increases your safety. Unlike historically accurate smooth leather soles, these boots present a much lower risk of a fatal slip on wet grass, in mud, or on modern cobblestones and tarmac.

An interesting feature of this model is the option to choose the overall height of the boot (measured from the floor) to perfectly match your body proportions. Furthermore, if you wear orthotic insoles and choose the custom-made variant, it is essential to send these insoles to us in advance so we can precisely and permanently fit them into the footwear.

Colour Variants and Leather Care

By default, we supply the footwear in black, dark brown, and light brown (natural) colours. Other shades are achieved by applying a special topcoat dye. However, this topcoat shares the natural properties of patent leathers – over time and due to stress, small cracks may appear, or the coating may crumble locally in the flex zones. For occasional wear at festivals, however, it will serve you excellently.

From the factory, the boots are treated with a beeswax balm that softens and impregnates the leather. To maintain a long lifespan, the footwear must be regularly cared for. Waxes, leather oils, or standard shoe polish, which easily covers scuffs, work excellently. Under no circumstances should you dry the footwear near a direct heat source, such as an open fire or a radiator, as the leather would irreversibly harden and crack.

Technical Parameters

With these noble boots, we highly recommend acquiring quality woollen hose and a richly embroidered linen tunic, which will help you achieve an absolutely authentic and representative appearance.