Wanted Men's Military Style Knee High boots

[Charles1216]

Wanted Men\'s Military Style Knee High boots

Hello, I am desperately looking for knee high or mid calf length boots, in 18th century military style or riding boots style. I am in NYC and am a size nine. Can you help me?

Thank you in advance,
Charles

 

[Jonathan]

There are shoemakers who specialize in making reproductions -- there is one I know exists in Halifax (I can't remember his name off hand but could find it)... that might be your best bet because I haven't seen military boots for sale anywhere in many years, other than WW2 field boots or English riding boots.

 

[Charles1216]

Thank you for your reply. I am having no luck on this one.

 

[Linn]

Do you need to own them? You might be able to rent them from a costume shop, theater or opera company.

Linn

 

[laughingmagpie]

Could you post a link to a picture of the kind you're interested in? I have some ideas, but I'd like to know I'm on the right track.

Jen

 

[VintageWhistles]

I have some that are that style but im in the UK and they are a UK 7 .
Denise

 

[crinolinegirl]

Try Robert Land shoes:
http://www.robertlandhistoricshoes.com/servlet/StoreFront

Their prices are reasonable and the quality is good although sometimes delivery can take a little long. I bought a pair of their 1860's ladies shoes and I was happy with them. They do men's boots as well and will make different styles. They may be able to make you what you want.

If not, why not just buy regular riding boots from any tack shop?

Lei

 

[nostalgic*collections]

Lots in the US at Army stores, pawn shops, military surplus stores.

 

[vertugarde]

There are re-enactment suppliers in the US. Here is one that may help;

http://www.smoke-fire.com/

- and here is a link to others, scroll down to 'General Re-enactment Accessories.'

http://www.marquise.de/en/misc/purveyors.shtml