Keckley Women's Victorian Side-Lace Boots (Black/Black)

$220.00

10 reviews
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Description

Keckley Victorian Side-Lace Boots are the go-to footwear choice for ladies of the late Regency and 1820s through the 1860s.

We've named these versatile and attractive Victorian boots for Elizabeth Hobbs Keckley, dressmaker and friend to Mary Todd Lincoln. Enslaved until she was 37, Keckley bought her freedom in 1855 and went on to become a successful and influential seamstress, author, and civil activist. 

This popular style of Victorian ankle boot is made of a refined yet sturdy cotton sateen upper foxed with smooth calf leather on the toes and heels. The side-lace closure, unique to this period, makes it easy to get your boots on and adjusted just as you like. Wear Keckley Victorian boots for both day and evening dress, outdoor or indoor events, or with modern outfits for a secret nod to the past. 


Materials & Sizing

  • Hand sewn cotton sateen and 100% calf leather upper
  • Soles are 100% leather
  • Lined in cotton with leather insoles
  • Shaft measures 4.25 in / 10.5 cm.
  • Keckleys do not have toe boxes - this is historically correct construction, but ladies desiring a little more room in the toes should order a half-size larger.
  • Left and Right lasted.
  • B width - ladies needing a "C" width fitting should order a half-size larger.

Sizing

Sizing
Size Trends Runs true to size for most customers.
Width Regular (B) width 

 

Size Chart
Women's Shoe Size Conversion Chart US, Euro, UK, Inches & Mondopoint

Materials

Materials
Color Black/Black
Upper Cotton Sateen and Calf Leather
Lining Cotton Pigskin leather
Sole Leather
Heel Stacked Leather
Heel Height Flat
Footbed Lightly Padded
Closure Side-Lace
Origins
Design Designed in Reno, Nevada, USA
Materials People's Republic of China
Assembly Made in China

Customer Reviews

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Victory Fritz
Best Birthday Present Ever

I’m looking into making a complete outfit based on this for my partner’s birthday (which I going to be a 1812-1830 tea party) and I splurged for something I thought I would be willing to wear daily. I’m pleased to say this went above and beyond my expectation! This is one of the most comfortable pairs of shoes I have ever worn.

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Anonymous
Just Like The Pictures

Shoes look just like the pictures. My size 11 fits as it should. Side lacing feels strong and is easy to do. Looking forward to wearing them out!

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Victoria
I love them

The only problem is that I ordered them while it's still too warm to wear them.

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J.B.

I now have these in red, olive green, and grey. I’d buy them in more colors if they had them. I’m a Civil War reenactor and people seeing me wear these instantly know I’m wearing period shoes. I wear an 8 or 8.5 but I bought them in size 10 and added in Skechers insoles. I stand ALL day talking to people and my feet don’t hurt. I was worried about a clown-shoe effect buying so large but that wasn’t a problem at all. I have worn the red pair for years and they are still in great condition. They hold up to heavy wear. I wear them outside mostly. I do not like wearing them on carpeting as the smooth flat soles are too slippery (non-skid could be added but I don’t, as people look at my shoes closely). I have very small ankles and tie them to their smallest. They do take longer to put on than my button boots. The picture is of a dressing demonstration. AD please add more colors!!! Blues!

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Ari Cali
I wish I could say something better

I really liked these, at first, but now I find that they pinch my toes and I can only wear them for about an hour.

Hi Ari,

It sounds like you may have gotten a size a touch too small, but if you contact our customer service team at info@americanduchess.com they'll be happy to offer advice to hopefully have your shoes fit a bit better for you!