Kensington 18th Century Leather Shoes (Black)

I have very difficult feet due to a bunion on one foot, a stress fracture, and generally flat and bony feet with a very narrow heel. Impossible. These shoes far exceeded my expectations. I wore them for a two day reenactment without breaking in and was able to comfortably walk all over the place including climbing on beach rocks. Two different arch supports, neoprene toe cap, Lambs wool between my toes, a felt metatarsal dancer’s pad stuck to my feet, wool compression socks, and padded moledfoam under the tongue where the buckle rests on the instep. It is a lot of stuff in there so I was glad to have sized up from my usual 9 to 9.5. Any more would have been too big, which goes to show you how roomy these shoes are to begin with! I just wish the heel were set a tiny bit more medially. I find it is a wee bit too far to the outside of the heel, causing my ankle to turn inward if I’m not super careful.

I bought these to use for my job as a costumed tour guide. They are surprisingly comfortable to walk in. I tend to get pain in my feet if I walk in shoes without added insoles, but my feet feel fine after about an hour and a half of walking around on very uneven, historic brick sidewalks. I haven’t worn them for any extended periods of time yet, but so far they’ve been great! Super cute and they complete my colonial costume so well!

Very happy with my first order! Everything was packaged so well. I ordered a size 10 as is my usual size and they fit quite comfortably and are of great quality. I was delighted to feel how heavy the buckles are too, they certainly will last a long time!

I ordered these shoes to do living history for a museum in New England where I live. They are comfortable & stylish. I usually wear a 9 1/2 - I ordered half a size up, and they fit fabulously.

I use them for 18th century reenacting and they are amazing!