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Viking 3 Toggle Shoe
Similar to the Jorvik / Jorvic shoe or "York shoe" is also from "Stepping through Time,
Archaeological Footwear from Prehistoric Times until 1800" and is
similar to the Dorestad and Woodbridge shoe and is classified as an Overlap Closure
(type 20) turn shoe. Found in York, England, the original settlement was Viking
and named Jorvik. Found on both the British Isles and the European Continent
dates from the 9th and 10th centuries. The Viking Jorvik Boot is
the best representation of Dark Ages, Anglo Saxon, and migration period footwear.
Although the original is a turn shoe, this version is
McKay stitched leather sole, wood toggles, and the pattern of the shoe is almost exact, with a few minor changes for
modern comfort. Each of these shoes is made of 3 to 4 oz top grain
cow hide leather or equivalent one seem is overstitched, and the toggles are
sewn in and are easily moved to adjust fit. This shoe is always in stock!
The Viking Toggle shoe is perfect for Viking living
history, historical reenactments groups, Hastings, and the SCA.
Available in Men's sizes, the Viking toggle shoe comes in Brown only and is $85.
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