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Post by lauren on Jul 27, 2008 10:40:28 GMT -5
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Post by cosmoblue on Jul 27, 2008 14:57:36 GMT -5
The square toe is not quite right and the heel is a bit high, but I would think you could have the heels lowered a bit. They could work though.
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Post by dawnluckham on Jul 28, 2008 9:05:58 GMT -5
I’d go with Cosmo. Lauren, don’t spend your money on these pretty boots. They’re not quite right for Regency. We’ve had a thread here about the shape of the toes and heels: regencysa.proboards59.com/index.cgi?board=sundries&action=display&thread=420A discussion about a nice option for half boots was here: regencysa.proboards59.com/index.cgi?board=sundries&action=display&thread=455I posted some photos of original footwear from the Bata Shoe Museum here: regencysa.proboards59.com/index.cgi?board=sundries&action=display&thread=445I’m unsure about the inside ankle boot lacing for Regency. I know that we’ve seen them used in some of the Austen films, but I can’t recall if I’ve ever seen that lacing in fashion plates or art and I know I’ve never seen it in an extent pair. This makes me more comfortable with the top of the foot lacing in the jazz boots. The Robert Land heel in the boots you’ve shown is definitely mid 19th century and not appropriate for Regency and the square toe is a very loud anachronism. The square toe doesn’t show up in the 19th century until the 1820’s. Having said all that, these are beautifully made boots and I’ve seen several examples that show really lovely workmanship. But sadly, Robert Land is not making Regency era foot wear at this point in time. |
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Post by lauren on Jul 28, 2008 12:12:14 GMT -5
OH I wouldn't spend money on those boots :-) Way out of my price range. THanks for the info, I'm still learning the shapes of shoes :-)
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Post by mrstilney on Dec 19, 2009 3:48:05 GMT -5
I’m unsure about the inside ankle boot lacing for Regency. I know that we’ve seen them used in some of the Austen films, but I can’t recall if I’ve ever seen that lacing in fashion plates or art and I know I’ve never seen it in an extent pair. I have evidence, and it's my favourite type: EXTANT evidence! Side-lacing half-boots are most likely period. Though most of my photos are from the years immediately following the Regency, I still think that they are helpful and quite promising. If the dates edge so close to the Regency period, I believe we are in much luck in hoping that side-lacing is accurate.  1825-1835, from Manchester Museum.  1830, from an online auction. Though, knowing websites, this date could be off.  1830s, from the V&A Museum. Unfortunately, for some reason it was saying that a few of my photos had been deleted and therefore could not show, when it was obvious that they were still there.. so they were not showing up. And one was from 1825! I hope this post helps without them included. I also have many more pictures of side-lacing boots from the 1830s, but I'll just leave you this sampling for now  As of yet, I have not scoured my fashion plate and illustration collection for evidence of side-lacing, but when I do this I will be sure to post my findings! And another note: I know these boots aren't side-lacing, but aren't they FABULOUS?  |
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Post by artemisiajolie on Dec 20, 2009 20:24:29 GMT -5
Wow! What a collection. Thanks for sharing
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Post by Mme de Beaufort on Dec 22, 2009 10:54:41 GMT -5
LOVE the blue striped pair.
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Where so many hours have been spent in convincing myself that I am right, is there not some reason to fear I may be wrong? ~ Jane Austen