Redd Oktober Posted September 19, 2003 Share Posted September 19, 2003 I need proper footwear...somethin fierce! Could anyone suggest a place to acquire hearty bucket boots fer me all-spice laden tootsies? -Redd YARRR! The Oktober be silent now! Just call me "REDD!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosalinda Posted September 19, 2003 Share Posted September 19, 2003 I read over in the Plunder section about some great bucket boots. http://www.caboots.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkRose Posted September 20, 2003 Share Posted September 20, 2003 Ifin ye want good hand made period boots at very reasonable prices...I suggest ye look up armlann armoury....he does metal work but makes excellent boots as well..I have me a pair of knee highs and a pair o buckettops...and I love em...Tell Jon that A Faire of the Rose sent ye... armlann.com darkRose The Enigmatic Rogue...and may always be<br /> <br /> "I kissed her... once with passion... once with love... and told her good bye" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. Westyn Elizabeth Roberts Posted September 20, 2003 Share Posted September 20, 2003 You can find different styles of boots anywhere from Stella's Sexy Stuff (low heeled knee-high and thigh-high boots) to reproduction pirate boots at Chivalry Sports. Chivalry Sports: http://www.renstore.com Someone also mentioned renboots: http://www.renboots.com Hope that helps. Also, you can look through some of our other posts. I believe TalesOfTheSevenSeas had some luck with the Minnetonka website when finding boots for her hubby. Capt. WE Roberts "I shall uphold my indignity with the utmost dignity befitting a person of my undignified station." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scupper Posted October 4, 2003 Share Posted October 4, 2003 Aye lad. I found a new source of affordable boots. Go to the link below. http://www.magicmakers.com/homepage%20info...ailcatalog.html They're only $25.00. I ordered a pair today. I'll post when they come in. Scupper "That's the navy for you. Rum in the scuppers today. Blood in the scuppers tomorrow."Thrist is a shameless disease. So here's to a shameful cure!"Loyalty, honesty and directness are traits I admire. Insecurity, snipes and disrespect I will not tolerate in the least." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Pirata Posted October 4, 2003 Share Posted October 4, 2003 http://www.SCAboots.com Pushing the limits means getting out of my comfort zone and giving more when I don't think I have any left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stynky Tudor Posted October 4, 2003 Share Posted October 4, 2003 Here's a few places that I ‘ave bookmarked in me web browser. Except for good ol’ Tobacco Meg at Center Stage Costume, I 'aven't purchased anything from these other venders and can’t say one way or the other about them. But I do enjoy a good internet window shop from time to time. Stynky's Bookmarks of Shoes & Boots: Center Stage Costumes http://www.centerstagecostumes.com/ (home) http://www.centerstagecostumes.com/Catalog...g/FrameCAT2.htm http://www.centerstagecostumes.com/Catalog...ts.htm#Cavalier (fine pirate & musketeer type buckets) Silvermane http://www.silvermane.com/ (home) http://www.silvermane.com/leather.html http://www.silvermane.com/MR/MR-8252.html (more fine pirate & musketeer type buckets) Dreamshoes http://www.dreamshoes.com/ (home) http://www.dreamshoes.com/shoes.html SodHoppers http://www.sodhoppers.com/ (home) As for the renboots and scaboots people, I can’t say that I've had a good experience with them. To there credit though, in the end I wasn’t happy or satisfied with what they be peddling and they credited me card after the return of said merchandise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rumba Rue Posted October 4, 2003 Share Posted October 4, 2003 A question comes to mind (one that was discussed recently at Tall Ships) that what sailor would be able to wear boots of any kind trying to do regular sailor duties on a ship? None! Trying to climb rigging and the sorts the boots would be useless. To me boots are more for the 'landlubber' pirates. Now don't get me wrong, I love boots on a guy/gal, but for the sailor guy, a sandal or simple leather shoe would be more appropriate. RumbaRue ** :) ** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bully MacGraw Posted October 4, 2003 Share Posted October 4, 2003 A point well taken. How about sea-boots? Does any one have information on Sea-boots from the period? Those destined to hang, shall not fear drowning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stynky Tudor Posted October 5, 2003 Share Posted October 5, 2003 Historically speaking, I don’t think I could agree with you more RumbaRue. Most pirates likely wore little or no shoes at all when on deck or climbing the riggings. Smooth leather soles just don't have much in the way of traction anyway when it came to wet slippery surfaces, especially during high rolling seas. But I think we be talking about a coolness factor here... pretend if you will…and I hate to be saying it out loud… but Pirate Fashion, for those of us who like to dress up, look good and get laid accordingly for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scupper Posted October 5, 2003 Share Posted October 5, 2003 Aye lass. you be right. They be more for show with a good outfit. Me Capt'n has a resource for, sandles and I be learning to go barefoot. But it be cold up here in the Northeast lass!!! Scupper "That's the navy for you. Rum in the scuppers today. Blood in the scuppers tomorrow."Thrist is a shameless disease. So here's to a shameful cure!"Loyalty, honesty and directness are traits I admire. Insecurity, snipes and disrespect I will not tolerate in the least." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Pirata Posted October 5, 2003 Share Posted October 5, 2003 But I think we be talking about a coolness factor here... pretend if you will…and I hate to be saying it out loud… but Pirate Fashion, for those of us who like to dress up, look good and get laid accordingly for it. You can get laid doing this??? Cool beans. Where do I sign up? Pushing the limits means getting out of my comfort zone and giving more when I don't think I have any left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stynky Tudor Posted October 5, 2003 Share Posted October 5, 2003 Arr, just get yarself a pair of boots and see what happens. Nothing else needs to be sayed. ...like you be needing boots for that anyway El Pirata. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Pirata Posted October 5, 2003 Share Posted October 5, 2003 I gots me boots and still nothin... Pushing the limits means getting out of my comfort zone and giving more when I don't think I have any left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rumba Rue Posted October 5, 2003 Share Posted October 5, 2003 Bawahaaaaaaaa! Thank goodness I'm smarter than to be fooled by a fancy pair of boots! RumbaRue **Sweet, lovable, deadly, pick one...** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosalinda Posted October 5, 2003 Share Posted October 5, 2003 ARRRRR! The sight o' a pair o' bucket boots on a pirate an' it'll all be over for this Lass! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cap'n Coyote Posted October 5, 2003 Share Posted October 5, 2003 An' it works th' other way as well... Arrr! What pirate c'n resist a long-legged wench in a pair o' tight, form-fittin' boots? Especially if that be th' whole of th' outfit. Much boardin' ensues. Seriously, though. This echoes a thread (in Captain Twill?) about accuracy vs. fun. The great thing about historical hobbies is that you can emphasize either option. Pirates have attitude, and a good-looking pair of boots makes you swagger despite yourself! Rumors of my death were right on the money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosalinda Posted October 5, 2003 Share Posted October 5, 2003 Aye, and pirates were known for dressin' in a hodge podge of what ever it was they plundered. And how they dressed on the ship might be quite different from how they dressed when goin' ashore! Style and attitude... that's what it's about... and nautical knowledge, of course. But a pirate MUST look good, for sure! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stynky Tudor Posted October 6, 2003 Share Posted October 6, 2003 *Nodding in agreement with S E V E N* Arr, being that clothes be woven and sewed by hand, they be more than just symbols of wealth or status, they were wealth. Remember when Miss Turner in POTC was asked to remove her dress before she was going over board, well it was more than for a cheap thrill, the dress had major monetary value. As fer boots El Pirata me Ladd, I be sure that if you attended faire or event with nothing except your boots on that you would be getting yerself all sorts of attention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer Posted October 6, 2003 Share Posted October 6, 2003 any good? www.experienceshoes.com/cavalierboots.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Deacon Posted October 6, 2003 Share Posted October 6, 2003 I posted up in an other thread somewhere on how to make a pair of buckets. Most shone in this tread ar cuffs. Bukets actually turn back up to form a bucket. -------------- "Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in one pretty well preserved piece without an even a kiss your hand, but to skid across the line broadside, thoroughly used up, worn out, smelling of powder, shouting ARRRG!!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stynky Tudor Posted October 6, 2003 Share Posted October 6, 2003 Jennifer, This really be yer call here and depends on what ya be wanting to use the boots for. If they be the kind of boots that I’m pretty sure that they are, they be made cheaply and have yar feet hurting at faire or event in order. They also come with the “Inner Ankle Zipper”, that means there’s an obvious and exposed zipper on the outside inseam at yer ankles. Besides zipper thingys being frowned upon at period costume events, most self disrespecting pirates, like meself just ain’t wouldn’t be caught dead with a pair of those things on. (sorry, poor attempt at a Marshal Mathers double or triple type negative, not sure what though) But then again, some times people take all this period and historically accurate stuff way to seriously for their own good and somewhere along the way the fun and joy of it gets lost. So, have fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer Posted October 6, 2003 Share Posted October 6, 2003 aye that's what i thought about the zipper...could you be so kind as to directing me to a good pair of boots for a lass on a limited budget? thank ye much! -Jennifer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zephyr Posted October 7, 2003 Share Posted October 7, 2003 It be no wonder I'm not gett'n me work done. Interested in the thread about makn boots...(found it)... to bad our local Tandy moved on....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stynky Tudor Posted October 7, 2003 Share Posted October 7, 2003 Arr isn’t that always the problem. Other than the musketeer type bucket boots that I mentioned back on page one of this topic, priced at $175. (still considered pricey for most on a budget) I’m not sure that there be a good low cost alternative or budget boots out there worth buying if you plan on really wearing them with any level of comfort in mind. Silvermane http://www.silvermane.com/ (home) http://www.silvermane.com/leather.html http://www.silvermane.com/MR/MR-8252.html (more fine pirate & musketeer type buckets) Alternative footwear to boots, other than buying authentic period type shoes, you might want to try a pair of covered toe, Berkenstock clone type sandals. They usually run about $20. - $50. I know a lot of faire folk that work the faires that wear these and actually find them more comfortable than wearing boots all day, everyday. Them with a pair of hoop stockings a skirt and some breechs and yer set. But for those of us who just have this thing about boots, they’re the only way to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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