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.

  Military Dress and Civilian Dress / Work Brogans - Black or brown, Smooth side out leather and pegged soles.

  Confederate (C.S.) Brogans - Russet leather, rough side out, single row pegged soles.

Regulation Black

Dress Black/Brown

Confederate Russet

    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.

    These boots are made by one of the few boot makers in the world that still produces the antique molded front piece. The master boot maker was sent an unworn original model 1859 Boot made in 1865. The top is about 12" tall when measured from the top of the sole and about 14" tall when measured from the floor.

    This boot was originally called the M1851 Artillery Driver's Boot, as it was originally only issued to Artillery Drivers. During the 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.

  M1885: leggings were short and only extended about halfway between the ankle and the knee. Currently Not Available.

  M1889: Brown (Tan) Leggings were also short (12" High) and only extended about halfway between the ankle and the knee. Currently Not Available.

  M1894: Brown (Tan) Leggings (Adopted February 20, 1894). These are the taller leggings and are nominally 16" high. They are made from brown cotton duck. Currently Not Available.

M1894 Leggings

Infantry Corporal in Late I.W./S.A.W. Uniform including M1894 leggings.

  M1895 Foot: Brown Leggings (Adopted December 9, 1895) nominally 12" high. These are made according to regulation with reference to marked originals. They are available in the three original sizes: numbered 1 (12" inches front), 2 ( inches front) and 3 ( inches front), as well as the later (WWI) sizes 4 and 5. These are correct in color, weight and weave of canvas, leather and metal fittings. It is very difficult to tell these from the originals, as everything is correct down to the machined brass lacing studs.

  M1895 Mounted: Brown Leggings (Adopted December 9, 1895) Same pattern as the M1897.

  M1897 Foot and Mounted: Brown Leggings. These are made according to regulation with reference to marked originals. They are available in the three original sizes: numbered 1 (14.5 inches front), 2 (15.5 inches front) and 3 (16.5 inches front), as well as the later (WWI) sizes 4 and 5. These are correct in color, weight and weave of canvas, leather and metal fittings. It is very difficult to tell these from the originals, as everything is correct down to the machined brass lacing studs.

  M1898 Foot and Mounted: Khaki Leggings. These are made according to regulation with reference to marked originals. They are available in the three original sizes: numbered 1 (14.5 inches front), 2 (15.5 inches front) and 3 (16.5 inches front), as well as the later (WWI) sizes 4 and 5. These are correct in color, weight and weave of canvas, leather and metal fittings. It is very difficult to tell these from the originals, as everything is correct down to the machined brass lacing studs.