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.

    "By 1727 the riding boot leg had become softer and closer-fitting......(the) jockey in close fitting boots with brown tops.....the top was turned down below the knee for greater mobility, showing the brown lining.  It was soon adapted for fashionable wear. These are the boots with brown top featured in caricatures of John Bull. The top boots worn by Thomas Jefferson, now in the Smithsonian are of this type. Quotes from June Swann's "Shoes"    ISBN 0 7134 09428

    This boot is built upon a squarish antique last.  It has a rounded shank that fits a stirrup well. The shank is held in place by pegs but the rest of the sole is lock-stitched.  The Revere boot has a steam-molded front piece and a full calfskin lining. The exterior is polished black calfskin. Notice the molded front and the rounded shank, in the picture.

    We placed two sturdy pull tabs inside each boot.  If you do not have boot hooks, It's easy enough to carry a couple of leather laces in your pocket. Run a leather lace or sturdy cord through each tab and use them to pull the boot upward. The "pass line" where your foot is going through the curve is the tightest part of the boot but a shake of talcum powder and a pair of sturdy leather laces will get the boot on.  Slick socks help, too.

    When ordering, be ready to tell us your calf measurement.  The circumference of the boot varies with size and will fit most men.  It can be stretched to accommodate larger calves.

    Normal delivery time is 2 to 6 weeks.

One-Piece Front

    They come with options for the color, toe style, heel style, height, pull type and heel plates.

    Color: black or russet smooth out leather.

    Top Height: 10 inch, 12 inch, 14 inch, 16 inch, 17 1/2 inch, 18 inch, 19 inch or 20 inch; as measured from the top of the sole or in bare feet from the floor to the height wanted (i.e. does not include heel height and sole thickness). Height is approximate and will have some variation from listed height (plus or minus 1/2").

    CAUTION heights over 17 1/2 inches MAY come up higher than the bend of your knee, restricting movement. Be sure your order a boot height that come up NO HIGHER than the bend of your knee. Also if you have large calves, larger than 16", put your calf size in the notes field on the page where your billing and shipping address go.

Top Style: All boots have the body of the boot (the part over the foot) made from two pieces.
1 Piece Front: Entire front of the boot is a single piece of leather, stretched to form front of boot. Three pieces (not including the sole).	1 Piece Top: This is where the top of the boot is one piece with no welt. This boot also is made up of three pieces (not including the sole). Recommended for 10" & 12" Only.	2 Piece Top: This is the way modern boots are made, where there are four pieces, two for the top and two for the body (not including the sole).

    Toe Styles: Square Toe (Shown) or Rounded Toe.

    Heel Styles: Walking Heel (most common), Cuban Heel (similar to modern cowboy boot heel) or Modern Cowboy Heel.

    Pull Styles: Outside Pulls (Shown on upper left picture), Inside Pulls (don't show outside) or Mule Ears.

    Heel Plates: None, Supplied Loose with boots or Installed on boots.

Measurements Needed. Please use a cloth tape for these measurements. Measure over socks / pants material as appropriate.
	1	Ball	Measure around the ball of the foot. (circumference)
	2	Instep	Measure around the instep. (circumference)
	3	Heel to Instep	Measure from the heel around the instep and back to where you started. (circumference)
	4	Ankle	Measure around the ankle. (circumference)
	5	Calf Size (Largest)	This is the measurement of your calf at the largest point. IF you will be wearing the pants inside the boots then take this measurement outside the pants, with the pants on, that you are going to wear. (circumference)
	6	Boot Top Circumference	Measure around the leg at the point where the top of the boot will come. (circumference)
	7	Calf Height	The height from the floor where measurement 5 (calf size) was taken.
	8	Boot Top Height	Height from the floor to where the top of the boot will come.
	9	Instep to Tip of Big Toe	Measure from the instep to the end of the big toe.

    Available in Black or Brown.

    Normal Delivery: 1 to 3 weeks.

Men's Pale Rider Boot Check, by clicking, the box for each item and size wanted. Update the quantity if you want more than 1. When done selecting any/all items, click the "Put these items in my cart!" button.
Item Size chart 8 8-1/2 9 9-1/2 10 10-1/2 11 11-1/2 12 13 Preacher in Black $150.00 / pair $150.00 / pair $150.00 / pair $150.00 / pair $150.00 / pair $150.00 / pair $150.00 / pair $150.00 / pair $150.00 / pair $150.00 / pair Preacher in Brown $150.00 / pair $150.00 / pair $150.00 / pair $150.00 / pair $150.00 / pair $150.00 / pair $150.00 / pair $150.00 / pair $150.00 / pair $150.00 / pair

    Available in Black or Brown.

    Normal Delivery: 1 to 3 weeks.

Men's Pale Rider Boot Check, by clicking, the box for each item and size wanted. Update the quantity if you want more than 1. When done selecting any/all items, click the "Put these items in my cart!" button.
Item Size chart 8 8-1/2 9 9-1/2 10 10-1/2 11 11-1/2 12 13 Pale Rider in Black $270.00 / pair $270.00 / pair $270.00 / pair $270.00 / pair $270.00 / pair $270.00 / pair $270.00 / pair $270.00 / pair $270.00 / pair $270.00 / pair Pale Rider in Brown $270.00 / pair $270.00 / pair $270.00 / pair $270.00 / pair $270.00 / pair $270.00 / pair $270.00 / pair $270.00 / pair $270.00 / pair $270.00 / pair

Repro (size 9½), Original (size 5)

    This boot was originally called the M1851 Artillery Driver's Boot, as it was originally only issued to Artillery Drivers. During the American Civil War they were also issued to Cavalry troops and continued as the Cavalry Boot until replaced by the Model 1872 Boot, which is a modified version of this boot.

    This boot is an exact copy, with the exception of two changes. The originals had been machine pegged, nine pegs to the inch. Ours is stitched due to the lack of machine that can duplicate the work of an 1860's pegging machine. And for comfort the boot is lined with calfskin leather from top to toe. The leather in our boot is a semi-rough cowhide especially selected after studying the original boot. They will take a shine after a few polishes or will take Lexol for a "field-worn" look. They have a sewn sole with a ridged shank pegged into place. This boot has a comfortable square toe and a tight-gripping heel. There are no side seam welts.

    This boot covers an amazing time period. It is ideal for many impressions from just after 1800 through 1900 and beyond. It is suitable for 1800's miners, teamsters, cattlemen, farmers, Indian Wars, Cowboy Shooters, etc.. Mail order catalogues printed in the 1890s show a wide assortment of prices and qualities in styles just like these.

    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.

    Normal delivery time is 2 to 6 weeks.

    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.

Nail-On Standard 2 15/16"w X 2 7/8"l

Nail-On Small 2 5/8"w X 2 3/4"l

Screw-On Standard 3 3/16"w X 2 7/8"l

Heel Plates shown installed