medieval ankle boots godfrey black

medieval ankle boots godfrey blackThese medieval ankle boots are based on originals that were worn throughout medieval Europe during the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries. Ankle boots offered extra support to the foot and ankles, making them a popular form of footwear. Shoes were very expensive during the Middle Ages and were expected to last for years. They were mended, handed down amongst family members, and combined with wooden pattens, which were intended to protect the shoes

Such headdresses were worn during the Renaissance by wealthy ladies in England

This tunic is a reconstruction of this style

and has been designed for use during re-enactment and LARP battles

This type of spear is well known for its power

three pairs of leather straps permit the shield to be worn on either arm in a variety of ways

in the seventeenth century

affording protection to the body from blows to the armour

chain mail or armor chinks

with a Persian style blade of 67 cm and a grip of 16 cm

The Thraex is frequently depicted on pottery

having been produced primarily by local blacksmiths rather than by specialised craftsmen

cords are featured to permit an optimal fit