Willie Shootum Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 Regular cowboy boots hurt my feet. I was thinking of buying some lace up brogan shoes and wearing Botas over them. Who makes a period correct brogan style shoe? All of them I have found have rubber soles with deep treads, so they will not do. Any suggestions where to buy the period correct brogans? Thanks,Willie Shootum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Dog Irv Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 Looks like a boot....wears like a shoe: Justin Lacers. http://www.justinboots.com/boots/Ropers.html?424fccf8=414 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snakebite Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 http://www.stacyadams.com/shop/style/00027.html I have a pair of these, and they are great! Even with my bad feet. snakebite Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodine Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 You'll want to check out Fall Creek Sutlery. I'll put a link up here shortly. Bodine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullwhip Karl Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 I bought these: Ariat Heritage Lacer most comfortable boot I have ever wore. When I wear out my work boot I get the same in a the big lug. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodine Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 Here ya go: http://www.fcsutler.com/fcshoes.asp Bodine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jefro, SASS#69420 Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 Roper Kiltie, looks like a boot, wears like a shoe. Those Stacy Adams look nice. Good Luck Roper Kiltie Todays ankle high Hush Puppy looks like alota the original Civil War brogans. Brogans More More Jefro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthGA Gent Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 2nd the Justin lace up Ropers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliff Hanger #3720LR Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 Here's link to an article about cowboys and boots. Did Cowboys really wear boots? At the end of the article is a link to a current maker of Brogan shoes. Also known as Jefferson Bootees or Ankle Boots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snakebite Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 I wear Ariats for shooting, but you ask about Brogans..... the Stacy Adams are the closest thing to REAL Brogans that I know of. The fit like a glove and are the most original out there that I know of. Snakebite Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caliope Cupcake #13981 Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 Here ya go: http://www.fcsutler.com/fcshoes.asp Bodine AWESOME WEBSITE they even have wooden pegs in the sole Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodine Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 Yup, the feller at Fall Creek has been doing this for a loooong time and reasearched every stitch and peg of Civil War and Indian wars footwear. I miss shooting the breeze with him after hours since I gave up Civil war reenacting. He's good people to hang with! I had him nail my heel plates on my boots after i bought them while they were on my feet for some goofy photo opportunities. I never got a copy from anyone though. I recommend him highly for product and customer service. Bodine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Branchwater Jack SASS #88854 Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 Thomas Lincoln Boots and Brogans Top Notch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rio Brazos Kid Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 Another +1 for the Justin lace-up Ropers. Look like a boot, but fit like a shoe. RBK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mingo Frank Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 Also check www.fugawee.com . They deal in colonial through Civil War eras and have some great shoes. I've had their HiLo Trekkers, Jefferson Boots and a couple pair of their straight last shoes. All have been comfortable and well made, Mingo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grizhicks Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 I'm wearing the brogans from Fall Creek Sutlery; little bit to break-in, but 'good to go' now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mean Matt McCord, SASS #24683 Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 I wear a pair of Justin lacers with leggins, and yes they are very comfortable. Another option is the Heritage series shoes/boots from Redwing. They might be kind of pricey, but Redwings are also comfortable footwear, and they will last forever. http://www.redwingheritage.com/boots/#&f=Heritage%20Boot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jefro, SASS#69420 Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 Another option is the Heritage series shoes/boots from Redwing. They might be kind of pricey, but Redwings are also comfortable footwear, and they will last forever. http://www.redwingheritage.com/boots/#&f=Heritage%20Boot Yep, I wear a pair of Red Wing oxfords most of the time, worth every penny. The Chukkas look really nice too, dye the edges of the soles and yer good to go. Good Luck Jefro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodine Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 Fugawees... I have two pair of them, one is the straight-last Ligioner, the other is the Concord on left-right last. The Concords I wear an awful lot and they have been faithful companions on many colonial encampments and trekking trips. the ligioners however... I have had to re-stitch the soles three times since I bought them. They do have great customer service and provide a good product but they can be inconsistent in quality at times. I know several people that have had to send back their orders 1-3 times to get the right fit. They are made in Mexico. I don't know of too many folks that have had the Fugawee Hi-lo's and kept them very long. Maybe one or two out of a couple dozen of my reenacting circle. Robert Land makes the Hi-los for about the same price and they seem to be far superior in fit and comfort acording to those I know in the hobby. Just some experiences I've had/been privvy to over the years for those who like to go period correct over period close-enough FWIW. Bodine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shakey Merlot Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 Hello Willie, There are several excellent Civil War sutlers scattered across the US. Fall Creek is one of many. You don't have a location listed(of course, I'm blind, too) but I recommend IF you want to go with brogan, try them on. There are some different manufacturers making brogans and the sizes can vary somewhat. I have a pair of Robert Land brogans I purchased from James Country Mercantile in Liberty, Missouri. They are comfortable with a gel sole in them. I tried another manufacturer's (I don't remember whose) and they pinched my feet, although the size was the same as the Robert Land. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.