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U.S. Military Shoes / BrogansAmerican Civil War |
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| Men's Colonial, Victorian, Edwardian and American Civil War Boots and Shoes including: High Top Lace Up, Gusseted and Buckle shoes. Some have the low heel used prior to 1867, others have the slightly higher heel of 1867 on and some have the high heels of the 1890s and on. We also have some shoes that are NOT reproduction, but have the style of the period shoes for those interested in the style, but not necessarily wanting reproduction shoes / boots. We carry work shoes, everyday shoes and dress shoes. Some of these shoes have been popular for weddings. | ||||
| Items on this page Item Last Updated: Friday, 15-Mar-2024 13:46:29 MST |
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| 1885 on Lace Up Ankle Boots |
Civil War US Contract Brogans |
Civil War Southern / Monticello |
Civil War Congress |
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Colonial 1758 Ligonier Shoe |
Colonial Franklin Shoe |
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Our Reproduction boots and shoes are made from top grain leather with the rough side out (unless otherwise specified) for greater durability. Styles include shoes and boots from the late 1700's through the 1800's and into the 1900s. Some of the shoes and, such as the Stacy Adams and Oak Tree Farms, are NOT reproduction. They are what could be call retro, as they are modern made shoes that look like those of the earlier period. In most cases the differenced is minor. |
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Available in Black, Brown and Steel Grey. We are discontinuing these shoes, due to lack of interest and lack of space.
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Madison - Two Color Zip-Up Ankle Boot / Shoe |
Available in Black-White and Brown-Tan.
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According to Quartermaster records, most shoes and boots purchased had sewn soles. The pegged sole booties were purchased for $1.25 and $1.30 per pair as opposed to the average of about $1.90 for sewn soles, but the sewn soles were preferred. These ship from Florida. Normal delivery time is 5 to 10 days, IF your size is out of stock they will normally take 2 to 6 weeks. |
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The Southern or Monticello model. is also appropriate for Seminole Wars and as a work shoe from the early 1800's until the present day, is built on the same lasts as the Federal Contract Bootee. It has five lace holes and a pull tab on the back of the boot. It's color is russet or natural and the rough-out leather takes on a beautiful color when given a coat of Lexol or other oil. Sewn-On Soles. The Monticello was patterned after the shoes shown on a Gettysburg statue of Civil War Confederate soldiers around a mounted Gen. Robert E. Lee. It is reputed that the Confederates had a shoe factory at a Florida town called Monticello. However, there is also a Monticello in Alabama. We find no trace of the Monticello, Florida factory. The Monticello or Civil War Southern shoe is the closest thing to a ready-made 1800s work shoe that you will find. Shoes like these were packed 100 pairs to the barrel and shipped from Boston to St Louis and on to Taos, to the Western frontier and any seaport that the Stars and Stripes traded with. This type of shoe was worn by the Yankee seamen who, in the 1820s rounded Cape Horn to load cattle hides in the tiny Spanish port of Los Angeles de California. They took the hides back to Boston, where they were made into shoes and harness. Normal delivery time is 2 to 6 weeks. |
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Sizes 7 to 15 with half sizes. Normal delivery time is 2 to 6 weeks. These ship from Florida. Normal delivery time is 5 to 10 days, IF your size is out of stock they will normally take 2 to 6 weeks. |
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Also can be worn by Ladies, order 1 1/2 size smaller than you Women's Shoe Size.
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These ship from Florida. Normal delivery time is 5 to 10 days, IF your size is out of stock they will normally take 2 to 6 weeks.
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The 1758 Story. In 1757-58 a British army was on its way to attack the French stronghold of Fort Duquesne; later known as Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Delayed by the weather, they established winter quarters at Fort Ligonier in what became the state of Pennsylvania. A neighboring creek was used as a refuse dump and a flash flood in January or February, 1758 deposited a load of clay that sealed the contents of the dump for two hundred years. In 1958 the dump was opened and, among other things, a great number of shoes and shoe parts were discovered. Units of that British army had recently been stationed in Bermuda, Ireland, Britain, Philadelphia and Charleston. Their shoes had been made in all of those places, reflecting the supply system of the British Army at the time. The discarded shoes showed fourteen toe styles, a greater number of tongue styles and latchets (straps) from 3/4 inch to 3 inches in width. There were no boxy square toes. The closest thing was a few examples of a cut-off point something like a "snoot boot." From the original listour supplier selected the most common or predominant features. The result was a round-toed shoe with a low or moderate heel, short tongue and latchets 1-1/4 inches wide. That is the shoe we made. It will serve for a military or everyday shoe from 1740 to 1800. Swapping shoes from foot to foot each day. In over a hundred examples, the Ligonier collection showed one or two with evidence of having been swapped from foot to foot. Although there is evidence that some officers put out such orders, the practice was seldom followed. Can you imagine getting into camp with wet shoes, drying them near the fire, but not too near, so that they are stiff and cold in the morning; and then forcing your feet into the clammy leather that had been molded to the other foot? No way. This would also be a fine way to tear up the latchets by re-setting the buckles each day. Available in Rough out or smooth leather, they are made from top grain leather for both types and not cheaper splits for the rough-out. The rough-out reflects the common shoe in Colonial times. The leather splitting machine was not invented until the 1840's. In Colonial days, leather was brought to thickness by "currying" or scraping over a wooden beam. Unlined shoes would be made with the smooth side inside to take the place of a lining. The rough outside leather was dressed with a mixture of soot, lard, bear grease and beeswax. The first commercial shoe polish was advertised in Boston in 1771. For the most authentic appearance, the rough-out Concord or Ligonier 1758 model may be "packed" with commercial shoe polish to simulate the bear grease polish of the Colonial shoemaker.
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The latchets will accept a 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 inch buckle.
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These ship from Florida. Normal delivery time is 5 to 10 days, IF your size is out of stock they will normally take 2 to 6 weeks.
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Nail-On Heel Plates are available in two sizes of one style and one size of another style. Screw-On Heel Plates come in one size only. They are copies of a pair found on the Corinth Battlefield. None of these will work on the Cuban or Cowboy Heels, as they are all too large including the small size.
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| Standard order / size Boots and Shoes from this page will normally take 2 - 4 weeks for delivery. Custom order / size Boots and Shoes from this page will normally take 8 - 10 weeks for delivery. For more information on ordering, see Order Information Page. Click Here. |
| Need other items to complete your U.S. Civil War Enlisted/NCO outfit? Insignia Pants Vest Sash Shirt Suspenders Cravat Hat Shoes/Brogans Boots |
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| Accouterments: Belts Cartridge Boxes Holsters Other Musical Personal Items Writing Equipment | ||
| Set Dressing: Barrels, Boxes, Etc Buckets Cups, Plates, Etc Lanterns Tents | ||
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| Need other items to complete your U.S. Civil War Officer's outfit? Insignia Pants Vest Sash Dress Shirt Suspenders Cravat Hat Shoes/Brogans Boots |
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| Accouterments: Belts Cartridge Boxes Holsters Other Musical Personal Items Writing Equipment | ||
| Set Dressing: Barrels, Boxes, Etc Buckets Cups, Plates, Etc Lanterns Tents | ||
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