Does anyone make properly fitting Victorian-Edwardian style boots?

[GlaswegianGent]

Hello,

Pardon me if this post is in the wrong forum, it's my first time posting.

I'm posting because I'd like to know if there are any firms/small manufacturers that make ankle boots that look and fit as they did from the late 19th Century into the 1930s. Most surviving dress boots from the period (Balmoral, button, etc) are extremely narrow and feature not only a raised heel, but a sole that lifts off the ground shortly behind the toe. I've yet to encounter a new dress boot that meets this description, including every newly produced Balmoral and button shoe I've come across. Though I am sure the new shoe dimensions likely are significantly more comfortable than the real thing, they lack the authenticity I feel would justify spending upwards of $700-1000 for a pair.

If anyone knows of a manufacturer of narrow boots with a raised sole such as these, please let me know.

I've attached photographs for reference.

 

[JFWR]

Hello,

Pardon me if this post is in the wrong forum, it's my first time posting.

I'm posting because I'd like to know if there are any firms/small manufacturers that make ankle boots that look and fit as they did from the late 19th Century into the 1930s. Most surviving dress boots from the period (Balmoral, button, etc) are extremely narrow and feature not only a raised heel, but a sole that lifts off the ground shortly behind the toe. I've yet to encounter a new dress boot that meets this description, including every newly produced Balmoral and button shoe I've come across. Though I am sure the new shoe dimensions likely are significantly more comfortable than the real thing, they lack the authenticity I feel would justify spending upwards of $700-1000 for a pair.

If anyone knows of a manufacturer of narrow boots with a raised sole such as these, please let me know.

I've attached photographs for reference. View attachment 1795593 View attachment 1795594 View attachment 1795595

Are you a vampire who finally wore out his last NOS Edwardian boot you had kept in your closet for the last 100 years?

 

[GlaswegianGent]

Are you a vampire who finally wore out his last NOS Edwardian boot you had kept in your closet for the last 100 years?

What can I say? We had narrower feet then.

 

[JFWR]

But seriously, if you want a balmoral boot with a raised heel and a narrow fit, I'd look at any maker that makes narrower sizes (Edward Green does, for instance) and then have a cobbler put a cuban heel on them.

 

[DWFII]

The only sure-fire way to get what you want is to go bespoke--someone like @ntempleman.

FWIW, from what I can see,none of the above have a Cuban heel.

 

[notdos]

I may be misunderstanding your question. You might take a look at this thread for inspiration. Seems like you’re looking for a spade sole or fiddleback waisted boot. Neither of these necessarily indicate overall narrowness.

The Return of the Spade Sole

Im running a little project where I'm working to return the spade sole to modern light. Will try to post the progress here. Our idea is to focus on the high end craftmanship, that means handwelt, new modern styles and old styles from the past. Enyoj

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