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Custom Cavalier Boot

14th Century Cavalier Buskins

Bohemond's medieval riding boot

The Cavalier boot is similar to the SCA style boot except that it is usually above the knee in height and can be rolled down to below the knee. The Cavalier boot represents boots worn from 1300's to the 1600's in western Europe by wealthy Lords and Ladies and is an excellent medieval or renaissance boot.  The cavalier boot can also be bucketed down to create a late period renaissance boot or pirate like swashbuckler boot.

With your Cavalier boot, ankle laces or buckles give a much more finished look. Garters are recommended as these boots are soft and tend to sag around the ankle. Garters also provide a more kept look while holding the boot up over the knee. A round or square toe generally looks best.

The Cavalier boot is constructed with 4.5 to 6 oz top grain chromium tanned cow hide leather, artificial mid-soles, and crepe soles.

The Cavalier boot is a superb fighting boot, although steel toes are not an option. The heel is double thick to give good ankle support and I recommend ankle laces or a buckle for the Cavalier boot for fighting. Depending on your armor, you can strap armor over the campaign boot and the leather never gets damaged. Cavalier boots are most popular for Fencing.

Cavalier style boots begin at $325.00 for both Lords and Ladies.  (See Options below)

Campaign Style Boot


Campaign Boots are the extra-tall version of the Cavalier Boot, usually waist high, but not more than 32 inches tall.

The Campaign boot is a superb fighting boot, although steel toes are not an option.  The heel is double thick to give good ankle support and I recommend ankle laces or a buckle for the Campaign boot for fighting.  Depending on your armor,  you can strap armor over the campaign boot and the leather never gets damaged.

This is a great medieval riding boot.

Campaign Boots begin at $375.00 for both Ladies and Lords; measurements will determine any additional charge due to materials needed. Large men should expect a minimum cost of $400.00.  (See options below)

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Fancy Extras / Options

Here are the options available to enhance and personalize your custom boot.

Style of Toe
Square Toe
no extra charge
Round Toe
no extra charge
Pointed Toe
no extra charge
14th Century Point
$15.00

Sole Material
Smooth Crepe
no extra charge
Lugged Tread
$20.00

Extra Height
Cavalier Boots Boots are $7 an inch up from 20 to 24 inches.
All Cavalier Boots come 20 inches unless you want taller or shorter. Boots 25" and up are Campaign Boots.

Ankle Support
Those wishing good ankle support for fighting
should add one of these options.

Ankle Laces $10
Brass, Chrome, & Pewter Buckle $15
B-32 or Double Oval Bronze $25
B-32 or Double Oval Silver $30
B-32 or Double Oval Gold $30

Ankle Laces
$10.00
Buckle (Brass or Chrome)
$15.00

Colors: no extra charge
Exact color will vary slightly with availability.
Black White Red Brown Burgundy Gold

Other Options
*Please specify if contrasting color is desired.
Garters*
$25.00
Side Buckles
$20 per pair
Athletic Insole Supports
$20.00
Personalized Design.
Cost varies according to design
Kiwi Beeswax Waterproofer $6
Lined with Pig Suede*
Top 6 to 8 inches $40.00
8 to 16 inches $70.00
16 to 24 inches $100.00
When turned down or cuffed, the lining will be displayed for a more finished look. Cavalier and Campaign boots become more stiff when lined.
A rainbow of colors is available!

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