C & D Jarnagin Company
18th Century
Footwear
Leather Preservation Please follow this link for more information on the care and feed of leather.
To see how to attach the buckles please follow this link.
The Colonial Shoe is a low quarter shoe for the late 18th Century. These reproduction shoes are based on recovered examples from a New York area military camp as well as our most recent research. Information may be found in Sketchbook '76, sunken ships, and originals from private collections.
Our shoes are formed on "Straight Last" meaning there will be no left or right when new. Be sure to wear the shoe on the same foot to form them to your feet properly. made from "Oak Tanned leather with a two piece back, squared toe, pegged heels, welted and sewn soles. These shoes will give many years of excellent use.
#FI110 (Early 18th Century) Colonial Buckle shoe $365.00
For those doing an impression of the first half of the 18th Century we offer the option of having the “counter” (the piece of leather put in the back of the heel of the shoe to stiffen the back) hand sewn with a “tunnel stitch” which is a row of stitching that only goes part of the way through the leather so stitching is not visible on the outside of the shoe. Please note this method of stitching virtually disappears early in the second quarter of the 18th Century.
Available in Black (Rough out)
Available in Size 7 through 12 and Half sizes 7 1/2 through 11 1/2
<Due to the extra work required please allow 6-8 weeks for manufacturing.
We no longer carry the shoe buckle. We recommend Smiling Fox Forge. They carry the same buckle we had.
| Item number | Shoe options | Price |
|---|---|---|
#FI1103E |
TRIPLE E WIDTH (This can only be done of Right and Left lasts) |
$28.00 |
#FI110R&L |
Made on right and left lasts |
$28.00 |
#FI11012 |
Add for size 12 Straight last |
$13.00 |
#FTWD |
Add for Armored Heels (a series of nails placed in the heel to help prevent wear.) |
$55.00 |
To see how to attach the buckles please follow this link.
We no longer carry the shoe buckle. We recommend Smiling Fox Forge. They carry the same buckle we had.
#110RW Colonial Buckle Shoes (Rev War) $310.00
This shoe is produced exactly as the #FI110 without the "tunnel stitching" in the counter.
Available in Black (Rough out)
Available in Size 7 through 12 and Half sizes 7 1/2 through 11 1/2
| Item number | Shoe options | Price |
|---|---|---|
#110RW3E |
TRIPLE E WIDTH (This can only be done of Right and Left lasts) |
$28.00 |
#110RWR&L |
Made on right and left lasts |
$28.00 |
#110RW12 |
Add for size 12 Straight last |
$13.00 |
#FTWD |
Add for Armored Heels (a series of nails placed in the heel to help prevent wear.) |
$55.00 |
To see how to attach the buckles please follow this link.
#JS6030 Jefferson shoe $310.00
These are copied from a drawing of the shoes Thomas Jefferson wore at his inauguration in 1801. These are a shoe that comes 2” above the ankle, as described in a book on riflemen printed in 1812. This must have been a common type of work shoe since I have seen styles similar as early as the mid 1700’s. These are listed as shoes sometimes and other as boots, but the truth is they are bootee which means taller than a shoe but shorter than a boot. These would have been made with a welted and sewn sole since pegged sole did not come in till 1818. We do not make these shoes in smoothout. These are offered in the correct waxed leather or rough out finished to look smooth.
Available in Black only.
Available in Size 7 through 12 and Half sizes 7 1/2 through 11 1/2.
| Item number | Shoe options | Price |
|---|---|---|
TRIPLE E WIDTH (This can only be done of Right and Left lasts) |
$28.00 |
|
Made on right and left lasts |
$28.00 |
#601522 1822 Bootees $375.00
In 1822 the US army switched from a low shoe to a taller version to end the need for the half gaiters. This is lower mid calf bootee having 8 lace holes. These are offered in straight last welted and sewn sole as the originals. As all of our shoes, these are hand made of high quality leather.
Available in Black Rough out
Available in Size 7 through 12 and Half sizes 7 1/2 through 11 1/2
| Item number | Shoe options | Price |
|---|---|---|
#6015223E |
TRIPLE E WIDTH (This can only be done of Right and Left lasts) |
$28.00 |
#601522R&L |
Made on right and left lasts |
$28.00 |
#60152212 |
Add for size 12 Straight last |
$13.00 |
#CR126 Crown soap 4oz container $11.25
We are now offering this period soap for cleaning leather. This is based off a period recipe for soap liked by harness makers. This is not like modern saddle soaps but instead is mostly made from cod oil. This type of soap will clean the leather but not be harsh enough to damage the leather. Leather items should be cleaned with soap several times a year in order to prevent the build up of dirt and other things that will damage the grain surface.
#PW124 Preservation Wax $16.95
This is specially designed product to give you maximum life out of your leather items. This is the clear wax, for use on russet items. This wax contains a natural mold and mildew inhibiter, along with protection from insect damage.
#BPW125 Black Preservation Wax $18.95
This is specially designed product to give you maximum life out of your leather items. Lamp black has been added to help maintain the black color of your leather items. This wax contains a natural mold and mildew inhibiter, along with protection from insect damage.
#113 Neatsfoot Oil 10 fl. oz. 100% pure $12.25
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