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3rd century AD eyelet boot - Martin Moser - 11-08-2007
Finished my first try or prototype for a 3rd century AD eyelet boot, with integrated laces and and lining for strenghtening the eyelets areas. Now I only have to wait for Matt's nails ...
A few quick shots:
![[Image: 3tesJh_01.jpg]](http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e268/ummos1501/ThingsRoman/Shoes/Calceus/3rd%20cent%20AD/3tesJh_01.jpg)
![[Image: 3tesJh_02.jpg]](http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e268/ummos1501/ThingsRoman/Shoes/Calceus/3rd%20cent%20AD/3tesJh_02.jpg)
![[Image: 3tesJh_03.jpg]](http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e268/ummos1501/ThingsRoman/Shoes/Calceus/3rd%20cent%20AD/3tesJh_03.jpg)
Re: 3rd century AD eyelet boot - Primvs Pavlvs - 11-08-2007
WOW Martin you definately give meaning to Ubermensch :wink:
Re: 3rd century AD eyelet boot - Mark Headlee - 11-08-2007
Martin,
As with all you have shared and shown here...AWESOME!!!
Laudes!
Re: 3rd century AD eyelet boot - Robert Vermaat - 11-09-2007
VERY good-looking!
Re: 3rd century AD eyelet boot - Gaius Julius Caesar - 11-09-2007
Well, the craftsman is beyound reproach, but pointy toes do nothing for me......nice work again Martin.... 8)
Re: 3rd century AD eyelet boot - Publius Aelius Lucius - 11-09-2007
hock: hock: hock: tiefe verbeugung und hut ziehen 8) Laudes to you, Martin
one question: how is the thickness from the upper leather :?:
Re: 3rd century AD eyelet boot - Martin Moser - 11-09-2007
Quote:one question: how is the thickness from the upper leather :?:
I used a rest of deer leather for this first try with a thickness of about 2 mm.
Re: 3rd century AD eyelet boot - Martin Moser - 11-09-2007
Quote:but pointy toes do nothing for me......
Well, with those fashion things it probably was the same back then as now - either you're hip or you're out ;-) )
Re: 3rd century AD eyelet boot - Flavius Promotus - 11-09-2007
excellent work!
hock: I especially like the heart shaped opening (the 'steam vent' :wink: )
A pointed toe area is absolutely no problem IMHO!
Re: 3rd century AD eyelet boot - Martin Moser - 11-09-2007
Quote:A pointed toe area is absolutely no problem IMHO!
Quite right, especially not in the 3rd century, where we have quite a few finds of such pointed soles! I think for Byron it was more a matter of personal taste, however?
Re: 3rd century AD eyelet boot - Sextus Aurelius Propertiu - 11-09-2007
Very nice indeed !
Re: 3rd century AD eyelet boot - Gaius Julius Caesar - 11-09-2007
Quote:Gaius Julius Caesar:14jjyge2 Wrote:but pointy toes do nothing for me......
Well, with those fashion things it probably was the same back then as now - either you're hip or you're out ;-) )
Well, they are too medieval for me, the old pointy toe....I imagine there were other boots available! :wink:
Yes, it is purely personal, no question of authenticity.....I can just wear cowboy boots, as long as the toe is rounded or square......too pointy and I give them a miss..... :lol:
Re: 3rd century AD eyelet boot - TITVS SABATINVS AQVILIVS - 11-10-2007
Very good Martin! I've made just those shoes in 2005 for my IV century impression, dying them in black and adding a hob-nailed thick sole. I've used them in many (mock) battles and marches: they resulted very durable, comfortable despite of the pointed toe, solid and with a very good grip on natural grounds. Moreover they are very elegant... for a late officer kit
wink: and quite more comfortable than any caliga I'v ever tried. Of course my ones are not beautiful like the perfect "Martin made" (a top brand by now ) shoes.Valete,
Re: 3rd century AD eyelet boot - Salvianus - 11-11-2007
They look great, nice one Martin.
Re: 3rd century AD eyelet boot - Marcus Julius - 11-14-2007
Very nice! How long did it take you to get comfortable with tunnel stitching (on the lining and heel cup to the upper)? I've been trying and trying, but can't seem to get the hang of it.