Kensington 18th Century Leather Shoes (Forest Green)

I purchased these Kensington’s to replace a pair of Garrick’s that I purchased about 6 years ago and absolutely walked into the ground 🤣. I’m a devoted AD customer and fan because I use their shoes in the manner that they would have been used in the period they represent. As a historian and historical reenactor, I spend loads of time on my feet, over all sorts of terrain. These shoes seem to run a bit big. I generally wear a 12 in many AD styles (Mae, Keckley, Tango Boots, Londoners, etc)and these felt on the roomy side. I bought a 12 but could have probably squeezed into an 11. However, I wear thick stockings in the winter and wanted to accommodate for that. I opted to go a bit big and put in an insole (this was only to modify for size, not because they are uncomfortable.) I’ve spent hours on my feet and walking in these and I am, as always, very pleased.

I have been eying these shoes for years and was finally able to purchase a pair, they are super comfortable and the buckle isn't too hard to install overall shipping was fast considering that they were being shipped to Australia.

The shoes arrived in pristine condition and are amazing quality. I can't wait to use them in my reenacting. The instructions on attaching the buckles, however, were a little hard to understand (even with the video). But overall great experience, will definitely buy from American Duchess again.

I was so happy to get the last pair in my size. They fit amazing and look beautiful! Piercing the leather to fit the buckles was a bit terrifying, but the video was very helpful.

Last year I´ve purchased the leather Kensington shoes in size 12 and thought they could be one size smaller, although I´ve absolutely loved them, totally wearable, pretty and comfortable. I intend to buy these Antoinette´s, but I wonder what size should fit better, 11 or 12, based on my Kensignton experience. I live in Brazil so it would be too costly to return them