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| Boots and Shoes, General Information |
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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Colonial Paul Revere Boots |
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The Paul Revere boot is as tall as you want it to be. Paul
Revere's boot has a natural color cuff of heavy, supple glove leather. When the boot comes off
the bench, the cuff is turned all the way down. There is plenty of leather cuff for you to easily
roll up the cuff to whatever height you desire. The object is to avoid any gap below your breeches
or any show of breeches cuff or stocking. The functional cuff also may be turned up to protect a
rider's knees and prevent the entrance of rainwater, etc.
"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. |
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Civilian 10" to
20" Stovepipe Boots |
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One-Piece Front |
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These are the typical stovepipe civilian boot, cut straight across
the top (flat top). The shorter (10" mid-calf) boot is designed to be wore under the pants, while the
taller (16" to 18" just below the knee) boot is usually worn outside the pants; although any of
them can be worn inside or outside. This is an excellent boot for a Civilian or Confederate impression.
These boots come with Sewn On Soles.
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. |
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Ball |
Measure around the ball of the foot. (circumference) |
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Instep |
Measure around the instep. (circumference) |
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Heel to Instep |
Measure from the heel around the instep and back to where
you started. (circumference) |
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Ankle |
Measure around the ankle. (circumference) |
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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) |
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Boot Top
Circumference |
Measure around the leg at the point where the top of the boot will
come. (circumference) |
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Calf Height |
The height from the floor where measurement 5 (calf size) was taken. |
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Boot Top
Height |
Height from the floor to where the top of the boot will come. |
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Instep to
Tip of
Big Toe |
Measure from the instep to the end of the big toe. |
Made-To-Order item, please allow
4 - 14 weeks for
delivery. Made-to-Order items are not returnable, unless they are not made as
ordered. Starting
price is for material and style shown, other materials or other changes will affect the price.
NO Rush orders are available.
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| Men's Boots by Oak Tree Farms |
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This is a stove pipe boot with inside pulls
that fold over the top. It has a cowboy walking heel with
spur rests. It is 16" tall from the top of the sole to the top of the boot. Not truly a reproduction but
still good for the 1870s on.
Available in Black or Brown.
Normal Delivery: 1 to 3 weeks.
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This is a stove pipe boot.
The top is cut into strips 5" to 6" down from the top and sewn over elastic.
This gives the impression of the top 5" to 6" being pleated. It has a cowboy walking heel with spur rests. It is
16" tall from the top of the sole to the top
of the boot. Not truly a reproduction but still good for the 1870s on.
Available in Black or Brown.
Normal Delivery: 1 to 3 weeks.
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Discontinued
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Civil War Military Style Boots, Light Artillery or Cavalry |
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Repro (size 9½), Original (size 5) |
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.
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delivery time is 2 to 6 weeks. |
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for each item and size wanted. Update the quantity if you want more than 1.
