Frederick Men's Button Boots (White/Black)
Description
Meet Frederick, our men's side-button boot of the late Victorian, Edwardian, and 1920s eras. These snappy ankle boots feature a leather and cotton upper based directly on an antique pair of original men's button boots from the turn of the 20th century. Frederick is a practical, comfortable, everyday style, and perfect for both modern and historic dress. We recommend a button hook for ease of closure.
Top circumference: 9"/23 cm
Shaft height (does not include heel): 5"/12.7 cm
Materials & Sizing
- 100% calf leather and cotton textile upper
- Soles are 100% leather
- Lined leather, with leather insoles
- Shaft measures 5 in / 12.7 cm.
- Ankle measurement is 9 in / 22.8 cm (based on men's size 10)
- Button closure - Buttons may be moved to adjust fit.
- Button Fly overlap is 1.5 in / 3.8 cm
- A button hook is strongly recommended for ease of closure; sold separately
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Design & Production
Having a this in men's and women's widths is a dream. Please always stock this shoe (or one just like it)!
I'm lucky to have tried on an original pair of capless all-black button boots from the 1890s, and these are spot on in thickness and material. They are accordingly very light but not too thin. The uppers aren't incredibly tight, so it feels more like wearing a slipper or loafer; my hunch to order a half size down was correct (I float between an 8.5 and 9, so I went 8.5).
My only complaint were the buttonholes- they were cut a bit sloppy, and at least on the black ones, the white material between layers showed through. I simply blackened them with a sharpie. That is the ONLY complaint with these, all around a smashing boot, and one I'm very glad AD went to the trouble to make. I didn't expect to ever get my own fresh pair!
Bravo
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