"Pompadour" 1680-1740
- Brocade and leather "court" shoes with a custom-made, 2.5 inch Louis heel
- Perfect for costuming from the late 17th century all the way through the mid-18th century
- Available in dyeable ivory and black
- Comes with a satin tie, but lace with any type of ribbon, for a different look.
- Dyeable ivory calf skin leather, perfect for upper class impressions
- Comfortable and stylish, with our custom Louis heels and hand-sewn pointed toes
- Lovely in the ballroom, but sturdy enough for outdoors.
- Styled from extant shoes from the Revolutionary War period
- Stury, 100% leather, available in black or red
- Hand-sewn upper and custom made Louis heel
"Astoria" Leather Edwardian Shoes, 1900-1915- Ivory or ebony top-quality calf leather
- Hand-crafted upper with crossing straps and button closures.
- Delicate enough for the ballroom, hardy enough for the street.
- Custom designed and engineered 1.75" French heel.
"Pemberley" Leather Regency Shoes c. 1790-1805
- Delicate but tough leather pumps with a low, comfortable heel, and pointed shape accurate for the early Regency.
- Hand-sewn leather upper, 100% Italian leather sole.
- Wear them indoors or out, to the country dance or on a country walk.
- Can be dyed and painted any color.
- The most historically accurate early Regency shoe available
- Beautifully balanced, sturdy leather shoes that will keep your feet dry, comfortable, and fashionable.
- Appropriate for the ballroom as well as cobblestone streets and battlefields.
- Can be dyed and painted any color.
- The perfect shoe to match your formal gowns. Shiny white silk that can be dyed to match your dress.
- Comfortable construction, with a low heel and arch support.
- Available in both regular and wide sizes (wide sizes limited and low in stock)
- Reproduction 18th century rhinestone shoe buckles
- Rhinestone slide buckles
- Shoe clips and shoe clip hardware for making your own
- Sparkly rhinestone pins
Coming Soon...
"23Skidoo" Leather 1920s T-Strap Spectators
- Spectator styling with the iconic t-straps and French heels of the 1920s
- Dyeable, paintable leather lets you "paint our own spectators" any colors you like.
- Perfect for your Gatsby picnics and events.
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American Duchess shoes are designed specifically for historical costumers and reenactors. They are closely based on extant examples of footwear found in museums.Particular attention is paid to accuracy and quality. We use 100% silk and 100% quality leather materials, with smooth Italian leather soles. Our white silk and white leather shoes can be dyed and painted to match your costume.
Comfort is key. American Duchess shoes are constructed to fit modern feet, and keep you comfortable at all-day events. They have all the padding and arch support of modern shoes, but the look and function of period footwear. We don't believe in crippling our customers!
American Duchess shoes are unique and exclusive. Only a few hundred pair of each style exist in the world, and styles are often retired after just one or two runs.
