Back in May I inquired about these shoes at G. Gedney Godwin. The photos were so bad online that I sent the following e-mail:
"Dear G. Gedney Godwin Sutlers,
I am interested in finding shoes which are correct for a late 17th/
early 18th century impression. These shoes look promising, but I have a few questions.
Are these straight lasted?
Will the latchets fit a 3/4" (19mm) buckle?
What colors are available?
Do you have mens size 12 (US)
Do you have a larger picture that you could send?
Thank you very much for any and all info!"
A few days later, I received this response:
"Sir,
VERY hard to get for us right now. I can order a pair for you..But they may be several months to get. They are straight last come in brown, or black. 1" latchet, but can
be cut down. Sorry, haven't any in stock to get you a pic."
So, I am led to believe that they are not terribly interested in selling these shoes to anyone, since they:
A. Don't have any.
B. Can't get any.
C. Can't provide better photos before ordering... and that alone will likely take months...
I think I may have to order some shoes from England. They may take months an cost an arm and a leg, but at least they'll be correct!
If anyone has actually managed to see, let alone BUY a pair of these shoes, I'd be just as interested to hear a review...