Extant Russian Boot

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Extant Russian Boot

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Purportedly 11th century Rus, but it feels 15th century to me. From http://www.pinterest.com/pin/567594359262389279/
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Love it!
I have been going back and forth between making a pair of Baltics and modified Plainsboot this one is very much like(aside from the lacing) the Varangian Guardsman on the cover of Osprey's Men At Arms series: The Vikings.
Simple boot, pointed toe (not my favorite, but when done well it is stylish and comfortable) plenty of room for customization. :mrgreen:

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Very cool. Like the simple lacing and the height. Awesome.

Pretty sure I'm seeing a clump sole on there. Neat-o.
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Yup, looks like a "high boot of supple leather" to me!

In addition to details of its provenance, we definitely need a better (non-jumble-y) view of the closure method. Do the ties go to toggles on the other side?, or other ties? or what? Inquiring minds want to know!
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I've seen this picture floating around Pinterest for a while now, but I can never seem to track down its origin. I would also very much like to know, because from what I understand from having asked around about it for a while now, tall boots like this really weren't common until the later Middle Ages. Still, if these are from Russia, that might make a difference.
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If it's 11th century and from a Viking-related culture, then it's probably a turnshoe. If it's a clump sole then it's likely not as old.
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