Jefferson Bootees
By the time of the Civil War, the military establishment
had improved upon the bootee design by scalloping the rear of the quarter to improve wear. Field use in the Mexican
war saw soldiers cutting this modification into their shoes. The government took the hint and redesigned the shoe. Before
the war, the regular army received shoes from Schuykill Arsenal that were entirely hand-sewn. At the outbreak
of the Civil War it became necessary to contract for large numbers of shoes. The shoe manufacturers received sample
shoes but attached the soles by whatever method was being used in their facility. For this reason, contract shoes were
divided into four groups: Hand-sewn, Machine- sewn, Hand-pegged, and Machine-pegged. The upper design remained the same
with minor variations in sewing of the uppers.
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| JB-1 Sewn Sole |
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| Our Jeffeson Bootee or Brogan |
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| Original Jefferson Bootee or Brogan |
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Our Reproduction To The Original
JB-1
Sewn Sole
Jefferson Bootees also known as Jefferson Brogans
The first
sole is machine sewn on a McKay Chain Stitch Sewing Machine and the outer sole is sewn to the first layer with waxed linen
thread just as they did during the civil war. The uppers are made of top grade black waxed-flesh leather tanned to our specifications. They have four eyelets in the quarters and two in the tongues. The heels are hand
nailed with iron square cut nails as were the originals. They are built on copies
of original lasts in our private collection that were reproduced,
under contract, exclusively for Missouri Boot and Shoe Company. The uppers, like those of all our footwear, are carefully
patterned from original specimens, period patterns and government specifications. The soles and uppers are stitched with the
same number of stitches per inch as the originals.
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JB-1---------$195.00
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Our Price
Includes many features, some of which others charge extra for
- Hand Applied Period Finish----NO EXTRA CHARGE
- Soles Finished As Per Originals----NO EXTRA CHARGE
- Wide Widths and Larger Sizes-------NO EXTRA CHARGE
- Each Pair Custom Made Specifically For The Buyer---NO EXTRA CHARGE
- U. S. Priority Mail Postage----NO EXTRA CHARGE
- Pair Of Quality Leather Laces ----NO EXTRA CHARGE
- Customer Support Service Before and After Purchase----NO EXTRA CHARGE
| JB-2 Pegged Sole |
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| Our Jeffeson Bootee or Brogan |
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| Original Jefferson Bootee or Brogan |
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Reproduction To The Original
JB-2
Pegged Sole
Jefferson Bootees also known as Jefferson Brogans
This
is the wartime contract Jefferson Bootee with pegged soles. The soles are pegged 4-5 pegs per inch in a single row,
same as specified for the originals. The uppers are made of top grade black waxed-flesh
leather tanned to our specifications. They have four eyelets in the quarters
and two in the tongues. The heels are hand nailed with iron square cut nails as were the originals. They are built on copies of original lasts in
our private collection that were reproduced, under contract, exclusively for Missouri Boot and Shoe Company. The uppers, like
those of all our footwear, are carefully patterned from original specimens, period patterns and government specifications.
(Click Here to compare our reproduction to originals and learn more about our historically correct footwear. You will be returned to this
page.)
JB-2---------$195.00 Postage Paid*
to lower 48 United States
Shipped
via U S Priority Mail
*FREE U. S. Priority
Mail Postage
Our Price
Includes many features, some of which others charge extra for
- Hand Applied Period Finish----NO EXTRA CHARGE
- Soles Finished As Per Originals----NO EXTRA CHARGE
- Wide Widths and Larger Sizes-------NO EXTRA CHARGE
- Each Pair Custom Made Specifically For The Buyer---NO EXTRA CHARGE
- U. S. Priority Mail Postage----NO EXTRA CHARGE
- Pair Of Quality Leather Laces ----NO EXTRA CHARGE
- Customer Support Service Before and After Purchase----NO EXTRA CHARGE
| JB-SPO With Hand Sewn Welt |
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| Our Deluxe Special Order Jefferson Bootee |
Hand
Sewn Welts
Hand Sewn
Welt s utilize a heavy 9-10 iron (approx. 3/16 inch thick) insole, skillfully channeled to enable the welt, upper and
insole to be united with a hand sewn seam. This results in a remarkable flexible boot or shoe. Probably the best type
of construction ever devised. It's comfort and durability are unsurpassed.
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JB-SPO
Deluxe Model With Hand-Sewn Welt-Special Order Jefferson Bootee
Our deluxe model Jefferson
Bootee for customer who desire the highest quality brogan. They are a reproduction of the government produced Jefferson
bootee. They are made with completely hand-sewn welts and feature
a hand pegged sole leather shank just like the period originals.
This makes for an extremely flexible shoe. The welt sewn soles utilize a heavy 9-10 iron (approx. 3/16 inch thick)
insole, skillfully channeled to enable the welt, upper and insole to be united with a hand sewn seam.
The uppers are made of top grade black waxed-flesh leather
tanned to our specifications. The heels are hand nailed with iron square
cut nails as were the originals. They are built on copies of original lasts in
our private collection that were reproduced, under contract, exclusively for Missouri Boot and Shoe Company. The uppers, like
those of all our footwear, are carefully patterned from original specimens, period patterns and government specifications.
By modern standards, they
are expensive to produce due to the large amount of bench time and hand work required. But they are a great investment in
authenticity, quality and comfort sure to please for years to come with proper care.
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SPO-JB----------$330.00 Postage Paid*
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Our Price
Includes many features, some of which others charge extra for
- Hand Applied Period Finish----NO EXTRA CHARGE
- Soles Finished As Per Originals----NO EXTRA CHARGE
- Wide Widths and Larger Sizes-------NO EXTRA CHARGE
- Each Pair Custom Made Specifically For The Buyer---NO EXTRA CHARGE
- U. S. Priority Mail Postage----NO EXTRA CHARGE
- Pair Of Quality Leather Laces ----NO EXTRA CHARGE
- Customer Support Service Before and After Purchase----NO EXTRA CHARGE
| JB-3 Pegged Sole |
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| Style with known usage by western federal forces. |
JB-3
This is a copy
of a brogan known to have been used by western Federal forces early in the Civil War. Volunteers often received their
initial outfits from their state governments and the shoes were purchased locally. They
make a nice addition to your footwear collection.
The soles are pegged 4-5 pegs per inch in a single
row and heels are hand nailed with iron square cut nails same as the originals. The
uppers are made of top grade black leather and are built on copies of original
lasts in our private collection that were reproduced, under contract, exclusively for Missouri Boot and Shoe Company. The
uppers, like those of all our footwear, are carefully patterned from original specimens, period patterns and government specifications.
(Click Here to compare our reproduction to originals and learn more about our historically correct footwear. You will be returned to
this page.)
JB-3----------$195.00 Postage Paid*
to lower 48 United States
Shipped
via U S Priority Mail
*FREE
U. S. Priority Mail Postage
Our Price
Includes many features, some of which others charge extra for
- Hand Applied Period Finish----NO EXTRA CHARGE
- Soles Finished As Per Originals----NO EXTRA CHARGE
- Wide Widths and Larger Sizes-------NO EXTRA CHARGE
- Each Pair Custom Made Specifically For The Buyer---NO EXTRA CHARGE
- U. S. Priority Mail Postage----NO EXTRA CHARGE
- Pair Of Quality Leather Laces ----NO EXTRA CHARGE
- Customer Support Service Before and After Purchase----NO EXTRA CHARGE
| JB-4 Pegged Sole |
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| Photograph coming soon |
JB-4
Originals of
this style of brogans have been found bearing New York inspector's marks. Similar shoes have been excavated at Ft. McAllister,
Georgia in the path of Hazen's Brigade. It is quite possible that these were shoes the government had made for issue
to contrabands.
They feature three lace holes, external heel counters, pieced
tongues, double soles attached with double rows of pegs. The heels are hand nailed with iron square cut nails as were the
originals. They are built on copies of original lasts in our private collection that were reproduced, under contract, exclusively for Missouri Boot and Shoe Company. The
uppers are completely machine chain stitched as were the original shoes. Like all our footwear they carefully patterned
from the original specimens(Click Here to compare our reproduction to originals and learn more about our historically correct footwear. You will be returned to
this page.)
JB-4----------$210.00 Postage Paid*
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Shipped
via U S Priority Mail
*FREE U. S. Priority Mail Postage
Our Price
Includes many features, some of which others charge extra for
- Hand Applied Period Finish----NO EXTRA CHARGE
- Soles Finished As Per Originals----NO EXTRA CHARGE
- Wide Widths and Larger Sizes-------NO EXTRA CHARGE
- Each Pair Custom Made Specifically For The Buyer---NO EXTRA CHARGE
- U. S. Priority Mail Postage----NO EXTRA CHARGE
- Pair Of Quality Leather Laces ----NO EXTRA CHARGE
- Customer Support Service Before and After Purchase----NO EXTRA CHARGE
| EN-1 High Top Bootee |
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| Photograph Coming Soon |
EN-2
A shoe of this design was first popularized by Thomas Jefferson
for the military. It may have been first issued to riflemen and cadets in 1816. By 1821, it seems to have been issued to enlisted men of all
corps. (Along with low-quartered shoes.)
This style could also easily be used for civilian shoes
by asking us to cut the quarters two inches shorter.
They have sewn
soles and the heels are hand nailed with iron square cut nails.
The uppers, made of top grade black leather,
feature the binding reinforcement of the lace hole area as per the original examples. They are built on copies of original
lasts in our private collection that were reproduced, under contract, exclusively for Missouri Boot and Shoe Company. The
soles and uppers are stitched with the same number of stitches per inch as the originals.
(Click Here to compare our reproduction to originals and learn more about our historically correct footwear. You will be returned to
this page.)
EN-2---------$225.00 Postage Paid*
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Shipped
via U S Priority Mail
*FREE
U. S. Priority Mail Postage
Our Price
Includes many features, some of which others charge extra for
- Hand Applied Period Finish----NO EXTRA CHARGE
- Soles Finished As Per Originals----NO EXTRA CHARGE
- Wide Widths and Larger Sizes-------NO EXTRA CHARGE
- Each Pair Custom Made Specifically For The Buyer---NO EXTRA CHARGE
- U. S. Priority Mail Postage----NO EXTRA CHARGE
- Pair Of Quality Leather Laces ----NO EXTRA CHARGE
- Customer Support Service Before and After Purchase----NO EXTRA CHARGE
| MW-1 Mexican War Bootee |
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| Photo Coming Soon |
MW-1
By
the mid-1840’s, the U S Army had adopted the high quartered Jefferson Shoe without binding. This was the style of footwear that was used in the Mexican War.
Our sewn sole Mexican War High-quartered Shoe is a faithful copy of the originals.
The uppers are made of top grade black waxed-flesh leather
tanned to our specifications. They have four eyelets in the quarters. The heels are hand nailed with iron square cut nails as were the originals.
They are built on copies of original lasts in our private collection that were reproduced, under contract, exclusively
for Missouri Boot and Shoe Company. The uppers, like those of all our footwear, are carefully patterned from original specimens,
period patterns and government specifications.
(Click Here to compare our reproduction to originals and learn more about our historically correct footwear. You will be returned to
this page.)
MW-1---------$195.00
Postage Paid*
to lower 48 United States
Shipped
via U S Priority Mail
*FREE U. S. Priority
Mail Postage
Our Price
Includes many features, some of which others charge extra for
- Hand Applied Period Finish----NO EXTRA CHARGE
- Soles Finished As Per Originals----NO EXTRA CHARGE
- Wide Widths and Larger Sizes-------NO EXTRA CHARGE
- Each Pair Custom Made Specifically For The Buyer---NO EXTRA CHARGE
- U. S. Priority Mail Postage----NO EXTRA CHARGE
- Pair Of Quality Leather Laces ----NO EXTRA CHARGE
- Customer Support Service Before and After Purchase----NO EXTRA CHARGE
Why
Spend Money On Shoe Care Products?
Dirty footwear
may be cool to youthful re-enactors looking to have
that "hardened campaign" look but the seasoned re-enactor
knows the value of clean footwear. When dirt and barnyard acids are allowed to stay in footwear it speeds up their demise. Never put grease or oil over dirt it seals it in to damage your footwear. When kept clean footwear last longer, feels
and looks better and can have new soles and heels put
on them. New soles and heels are a fraction of the
cost of having to completly replace mistreated footwear.
Click on wax at left to go to our STEP BY STEP GUIDE ON FOOTWEAR CARE. By following these instructions
you can can get the longest wear and comfort out of your new footwear.
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