historical leather Report post Posted June 13, 2014 (edited) Ok, these are not my pictures or work, I just saw this on Pinterest. Hope this is the right section of the forum, if not (mods feel free to move it). Have always wanted to do something like this, instead of making the boots completely from scratch! I am not sure how best to attach the leather to the edge of the shoe, or what they 'aged' the leather with, some kind of oil? If anyone's done something like this, or has any helpful hints - Thanks in advance! Edited June 13, 2014 by historical leather Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DoubleC Report post Posted June 13, 2014 I can't tell for sure from your pictures but I imagine the tops were glued then sewn on. I took a pair and cut the down and did a round braid around the top. You could always make a smaller braid like a 'bridge' between the shoe and top. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
historical leather Report post Posted June 22, 2014 Ok, thanks. Nice Etsy shop! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ole South Report post Posted March 18, 2015 (edited) Some of those are really just spats. They lace on or around your existing boot much like the WWI Calvary spats do. Easy way to be comfortable while (Larp/SCA/Civil War) recreating what ever era you choose. Lots of ways to "antique" them. Get em wet, beat em with rope and chains, wad them up and rough em on concrete or 60 grit sand paper... basically abuse the material you use, then get creative with dye and finishes. or visa-versa. Edited March 18, 2015 by Ole South Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
