Boots anyone?

[Kosem]

So I've run into a garb issue. My aunt made me a tunic and vest, and I found a belt and pants. But I have run into a problem, namely boots. My very basic garb is almost complete save for the elusive boots. I've found stuff on basic garb, but absolutly nothing on footwear. What sort of footwear should I have, and where can I locate it. I don't have a persona yet this is just my basic garb until I come up with something. Anyone have any advise?  

[Arithrel]

Boots are pretty easy, especially when you're first starting out. Are they fairly plain? Excellent. Black or brown is best. I've had great luck at places like Value Village and the Salvation Army. Basically, if they're unobtrusive and in a neutral colour, you're probably safe. I generally wear black leather boots and, at indoor events where I'm not fighting, I will sometimes wear black dance slippers.  

[LittleGreenGirl]

Yes, dance shoes are excellent... namely jazz boots. They're usually a basic black soft leather boot or shoe. Only problem with those, is they're not very durable for outdoor wear (great for balls, though!). I found some great basic black leather sketchers that are fantastic for outdoors when it isn't too hot. Brand doesn't really matter, but it shows that you can find this kind of thing in common modern day shoe stores. Leather sandals are also great. If you're interested in making your own, it isn't too difficult, either. If you can't for some odd reason find a pattern online, Simplicity now has a pattern for 6 different styles of shoes/boots. Not all of them are our period, but some of them are. Then all you need is some leather or hearty cloth, scissors, laces, and an insole.  

[Not-So-Sweet Transvestite]

www.renboots.com
www.museumreplicas.com

Both of the above have some wonderful options. www.sofistitches.com also has some attractive boots, but I've had issues with their quality so I don't know that I'd go with them.

If you have somewhere to buy tall moccosins without fringe they're excellent. If fringed is the only option, they can be made period by carefully cutting off the fringe. No one will ever know.  

[Hyratel Dragon]

I say, go with some buff-able work boots, preferably with high ankles. if they are flat leather (as oppposed to suede), get a can of the right color polish and a boot-brush. The polish is not so much for looks as for water-proofing. I, myself, wear steel-toes, as they are very good for fighting heavy. One thing about steel-toes, though, is that the toe-caps have to be VERY comfortable, otherwise you wind up with sore toenails. not fun.  

[Dragostae]

There's this company out of Israel that I buy my shoes through (but then again, I'm an Eastern Roman out of Constantinople).

Their shoes are fab, and I think they make both men's and women's shoes.

http://www.naot.com/index.html

Hope this helps!  

[Dammask]

Kosem

So I've run into a garb issue. My aunt made me a tunic and vest, and I found a belt and pants. But I have run into a problem, namely boots. My very basic garb is almost complete save for the elusive boots. I've found stuff on basic garb, but absolutly nothing on footwear. What sort of footwear should I have, and where can I locate it. I don't have a persona yet this is just my basic garb until I come up with something. Anyone have any advise?

Many newbies use Doc's. Or china flats. Or 'jesus' sandals. Depends on weather ... lol!