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Now Let's Make Some Comparisons.........
First Let's Compare The Profile Of An Example Of Original Footwear
To
The Profile Of Our Reproduction On Right
Then To The Profile Of A "Sutler Row" Reproduction on Left
Which One Looks Like The Original?
Which reproduction footwear do you want to wear?
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| Profile Of An Original Jefferson Bootee or Brogan |
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| Profile of A "Sutler Row" Reproduction |
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| Profile Of Our Reproduction Jeffeson Bootee or Brogan |
Next Let's Compare The Sole Shape Of An Example Of Original Footwear
To
The Sole Shape Of Our Reproduction On Right
Then To The Sole Shape Of A "Sutler Row" Reproduction on Left
Which Sole Shape Looks Like The Original?
Which reproduction sole shape do you want on your footwear?
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| Sole of an Original Civil War Era Boot showing shape |
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| "Sutler Row" Reproduction Sole Showing Shape |
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| Our Reproduction Footwear Showing Sole Shape. (shown here with optional heel rim) |
Our high quality reproduction footwear is built
on copies of original lasts* in our private collection. These unused dated
pattern lasts were reproduced, under contract, exclusively for Missouri Boot and Shoe Company by a major United States last
manufacturer.
The uppers of our footwear are patterned form original specimens,
original patterns, government specifications and, occasionaly, period artwork and photographs.
 We have in our private collection a number of pieces of original footwear, and a complete
set of original, proportional sliding boot makers patterns patented in 1863.
Missouri Boot and Shoe Company is dedicated
to providing its customers with highly detailed, museum quality reproductions of original footwear.
To learn
more of our orginal tools and patterns, our study collection of original items and about our extensive research go to our
home page and click on-Learn More About Our Historical Accuracy
*Lasts-The varied size forms that shoes and boots are shaped on.
Comparison
of Our Footwear
to Original & "Sutler Row " Footwear
Our high quality reproduction footwear is built on
copies of original lasts* in our private collection. These unused
dated pattern lasts were reproduced, under contract, exclusively for Missouri Boot and Shoe Company by a major United States
last manufacturer.
The uppers of our footwear are patterned form original
specimens, original patterns, government specifications and, occasionaly, period artwork and photographs.
We have in our private collection a number of pieces
of original footwear, and a complete set of original, proportional sliding boot makers patterns patented in 1863. (see
these and other original tools pictured below)
Missouri Boot and Shoe Company is dedicated to providing
its customers with highly detailed, museum quality reproductions of original footwear.
*Lasts-The varied size
forms that shoes and boots are shaped on.
Why Our Boots Are The Most Historically
Correct On The Market Today?
By combining
over 30 years of experience in hand boot making with intensive research, maintaining a large study collection of original
footwear, patterns, tools, period specifications and using only top quality
materials Missouri Boot & Shoe Company is able to produce the most historically correct reproduction boots on the
market.
We are please
to share with you photos of some of our original tools and patterns.
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| Our 16x18 Inch CVB-2 Boot |
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With
the assistance of these original brass adjustable boot and vamp patterns dated 1863 we are able to produce truly authentic
historically correct boots.
Original Pattern Lasts
These original pattern lasts were reproduced, under contract, exclusively for Missouri Boot
and Shoe Company by a major United States last manufacturer. In
the close up at left the year 1862 can be seen stamped to the wood of the original pattern last.
Last not only allow for correct sizing of footwear but give the shoe or boot it's unique shape and style. Since we build
our footwer on exact copies of Civil War era last we can produce authentic styled footware. Modified, modern day, lasts often
used by "sutler row" can not provide the same results.
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We also have a rare original G. H. Smith Pegging Jack patent dated Sept. 8-1863.
Just another example of the attention we give to finding the right tools for the job in
our quest to make the finest reproduction footwear available anywhere on the market today.
In the close up photograph on the right
you can clearly read the raised letters on top of the jack.
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The Right Tools For The Job
Over many years we have strived to
constantly improve our products by
collecting as many original examples,
patterns, tools and specifications for
our reproduction Civil War era products
as possible. We are pleased to share with
you in this section photos of some of our
original boot and shoe patterns as well as
tools and footwear last.
We believe you can see our commitment
to always making the most authentic
reproduction footwear on the market.
To
achieve this high level of
authenticity
and craftsmanship
we use only the finest leathers
and
go to great length to collect
and
study many original works
to
reproduce.
We invest in anything that can
aid
us in our quest to maintain
these
high standards.
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Boot Vamp Sizing Pattern-Patent Dated 1863
Adjustable Boot Quarter Pattern Patent Dated 1863
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Fully Adjustable Brogan Quarter Pattern
Also shown are two sets of
ladies
Adjustable patterns and a
fully
adjustable brogan quarter pattern
Adjustable Ladies Shoe Vamp Pattern
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Adjustable Ladies Shoe Quarter Pattern
Ladies Shoe Quarter Pattern
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