My Favorite Surprises in 200 years of Shoes in the Leicestershire Museum

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Thanks again to Leicestershire Collections for allowing us to visit and share all of these amazing pieces! leicestershirecollections.org...
With 200 years of antique shoes laid out, we can begin to see the stories told across time. How the heel disappeared for a few decades and came back a little changed, how paved streets changed the wear on leather soles, how shoes were made with so many hands and skills, and how feet existed in a wide range of shapes and sizes in all eras.
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00:00 Introduction
01:45 1720 Green
06:25 1750 Lattice
08:32 Tiny Shoes
11:18 1790 Olive
13:22 1820 Embroidery
17:00 1855 Side-Lacing
20:20 1865 Ruffles
22:31 1920 Boots

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@animosity9197 Жыл бұрын

Those faux-snakeskin boots really give you SUCH an impression of the woman who wore them. They're flashy, they're large, they're heavily worn. This was a woman who had stuff to DO and she did not care about being flashy!

@findingbeautyinthepain8965 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for bringing this woman to life for us! 😍 Great description!

@vaughangarrick Жыл бұрын

The impression being this end up

@elainew2230 Жыл бұрын

She was probably a tall queen... maybe 6' tall. Probably had those boots custom made to get a large size like that. I hope she had a good life.

@maddieb.4282 Жыл бұрын

I sure would have loved to be friends with her!!

@debbylou5729 Жыл бұрын

Or it was a guy

@nekkidnora Жыл бұрын

Oh man, as a woman with size 13 shoes, the last one made my heart pound. It's just... women my size- height, width, weight, shoulder width and hip size and foot size- we don't really seem to exist anywhere in history. We barely exist in specialty stores in modern day, and most of those are either for wide OR tall, and never both. It's just nice to see literally anything that could have almost fit me.

@moniqueleigh Жыл бұрын

Right!?!?!?!?!!! I'm usually in a size 10.5-11 (depending on what kind of shenanigans the designers have decided to incorporate -- my feet are roughly 10.25" long), but you are so right that finding tall AND plus size is nearly impossible in modern stores, much less historic artifacts. (Historically, probably because our stuff got *worn* until it nearly fell apart or got cut down into smaller items. So how lovely to find something like these!) I'm blown away that this person had feet as long/longer than mine and still somehow narrower. Which, that's possible?? I've had shoe salespeople absolutely freak out about how narrow my feet are (AAA at the toes, AAAA at the heels), so to see such narrow boots with wide calves -- Girl, I see you, & I bet I know how awful your feet felt at the end of a long day.

@carriemartinez2933 Жыл бұрын

I totally agree, I'm a 6 foot tall woman with a naturally stockier build then most women, and wear a 10.5-11 shoe, finding shoes and clothing fir my height, size and build is a huge pain, most stores think bigger ladies are 5 foot and under, so I usually have to special order both shoes and pants, which is expensive and really just a huge pain in my ass!!!

@rogerwilco2 Жыл бұрын

I suggest you have a look at the Netherlands. I'm not entirely sure what size 13 means in our EU sizes (44-45 I suppose), but that's on the upper range of shoes here. Brands like Gabor and JJ footwear and many others are some to look at.

@Annie_Annie__ Жыл бұрын

@@carriemartinez2933I’m the same size as you. Even something as simple as _socks_ are difficult to find because they’re so short they crush my toes and the cuff digs in to my leg. But men’s socks are usually too thick for me to wear with my shoes. And Finding boot socks is impossible. I live in a fairly small city and there’s literally 2 stores locally that consistently have clothes that fit me. And they’re both tiny and don’t offer much beyond t-shirts and “you can check the website”. Just once I’d like to go to the mall and go shopping at several stores like a normal person. Anyway, when I was younger I loved reading historical fiction, and I always felt like I’d never fit in in those stories because I’d be bigger than all the men if I went back in time. I’d stick out like a sore thumb. I’ve never identified with the trope that a woman has to be petite and dainty, lol.

@smorey123 Жыл бұрын

Women "like you" were erased from history as such body shapes were assigned class and social designations not unlike today. The notoriously emotionally and physically stiff Mary of Teck/Queen May (mother of david/Edward V; bertie/George VI; etc) had a mother (Princess Mary Adelaide of Cambridge) described with much unflattering language.

@katbairwell Жыл бұрын

As a Leicester girl, born and bred, it brings me so much pleasure to see Nicole's excitement at one of our much undervalued historical treasures!

@Hbinky Жыл бұрын

It's great to see! I used to work in the Costume Museum in Wygstons House (now a pub.) Best time of my working life. This fills me with so much nostalgia.

@LadyWockeee Жыл бұрын

My jaw dropped at those faux snakeskin boots. It's something I'd buy in a heartbeat. It looks similar to what's in 90% of department stores around this season. Whoever wore those must've been fabulous lol. And idk why my mind went straight to "They put those on babies?!" when you showed the small practice shoe LMAO. Great video!

@HumanCatfoodDispenser Жыл бұрын

Oooh, I want those faux snakeskin boots. Especially with that wide calf. I can just imagine being the woman who owned them and being like "Yup, these are my day to day shoes. All y'all haters just jealous of my style."

@Hair8Metal8Karen Жыл бұрын

They are so magnificent! I would love a pair of those!

@alexandraaaron9705 Жыл бұрын

@@HumanCatfoodDispenser She DEFINITELY ROCKED!! 🎉

@katbairwell Жыл бұрын

Those boots, those boots! One can imagine them being donated to a charity shop thinking them from the 70s (and by Dog wouldn't you grab that bargain!) It's probably testament to my mental state after a rough few days, but when I saw those practice shoes I was absolutely expecting them to have been made for the Chinese market of the era. I was so glad they were apprentices' demonstration of ability, I was so relieved!

@findingbeautyinthepain8965 Жыл бұрын

To be fair, putting those tiny adult looking shoes on babies doesn’t sound to far off from something the outlandish Victorians would do! 😂

@christineheberling9922 Жыл бұрын

Nicole, you had me with your Introduction. I received my degree in Anthropology with a minor in Museum Studies. You are the first person who been. Able to explain the wonder and excitement I felt every day when I was working in the museum’s collections. People gave me odd looks when I spoke about my time working at the museum (20hrs a week working for work study and 20 hours a week as a TA)

@maddieb.4282 Жыл бұрын

It’s wild to me that people would not be interested in that. If you were my friend I would have picked your brain and been so interested to hear about all your experiences.

@stiofanmacamhalghaidhau765 Жыл бұрын

real history is about people, their lives, and the reasons why they did what they did, the way they did... not about wars and rulers and economies so much. this is pure, true history delivered by a true historian and it is utter joy to soak up!

@nidomhnail2849 Жыл бұрын

I enjoy your description of period clothing; your videos on your 1920's outfits are an example, as well as the making of Gonzo's outfit. But..... your descriptions of shoes are of a higher level. The fact that you describe each shoe and the shoemaking process is wonderful. Learning that the embroidery shoes resulted from a division of labor was amazing. You are the shoe whisperer.

@hannahphillips-ryan398 Жыл бұрын

I absolutely love that last pair of boots! with such a wide calf that woman was probably pretty athletic or plus size! Its so great to see examples that disprove the survivor bias of "people were just smaller back then." I bet the woman who wore those boots was a firecracker!

@mialemon6186 Жыл бұрын

My absolute favorite artifact of all time is a pair of stays with a 42in (I think!) waist. People were not necessarily "soooo daintyyyy" back then! We've always come in different sizes and shapes. The shiny heels on the boots just.... Our girl was here for the party and she was the party, I just know it. 💛

@FantaSciFile Жыл бұрын

@@mialemon6186 As soon as I saw them I thought "I would love to know more about the person who wore those shoes and I bet we'd get along really well." lol

@tomwalker996 Жыл бұрын

I’m guessing they belonged to a drag queen

@TrappedinSLC Жыл бұрын

Yes! My calf muscles have always been huge due to growing up in a place with a lot of hills and then compounding it by riding horses a lot. I have a hard time finding boots now because they're rarely wide enough.

@marcellacruser951 Жыл бұрын

Just have to celebrate the sheer fabulosity of those 1920's boots! It's not often I get to see footwear that belonged to a person of substantial size. We tend to walk the heels and soles off, and the guts out of, shoes and boots just from sheer weight and pressure. That they're in such good shape and made of such amazing materials... bliss! It's delightful to know that there was a big, sexy sis out there! Yay!

@megb9700 Жыл бұрын

The 1790’s green silk shoes look like they would fit right in today! That kitten heel…

@staceykersting705 Жыл бұрын

So beautiful! I LOVE that color!

@patriciamorton1068 Жыл бұрын

I love the history of shoes! Being a size 11 US myself, I really appreciate the faux snakeskin boots! Fabulous!! 😍

@catrinabush1530 Жыл бұрын

Those last boots are just to die for. And it made my size 11 feet so happy to see historic ones in a larger size!

@kikib8434 Жыл бұрын

Also sporting size 11 feet. 100% agree 😁.

@thecreativebohemian4927 Жыл бұрын

Those snakeskin boots are my exact size. In love with them.

@eleanorstrong8315 Жыл бұрын

All of the shoes were so interesting! The green shoe was beautiful, I could see a lovely gown to go with it. The young girl's shoe reminded me of getting new shoes at Easter to be worn on special occasions. I'm thinking the bow would have delighted a young heart. I have very wide feet and appreciated that the shoe was not overly long to be comfortable. Thank you for taking us with you and sharing your discoveries!

@thecrazystaymaker340 Жыл бұрын

My reaction when green 1790s shoes came on screen, I love them😍😍

@RCZeta919 Жыл бұрын

Oh these shoes are all gorgeous! I started working at an 1820s historical site about a year and a half ago, so those embroidered slippers were of special interest to me. It's such a fascinating transitional period in fashion.

@franklinstephen3268 Жыл бұрын

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@jenniferlynn3537 Жыл бұрын

This video is an absolute treasure! I learned so much - and more than I might have expected - such as how miniature model shoes were made as samples, and that apprentice shoemakers had a work-project to demonstrate their mastery of the trade, and how different artisans contributed to the construction of a single pair of shoes. Your boundless curiosity and willingness to share your knowledge is an absolute privilege to watch! 😍

@france7678 Жыл бұрын

J’ai récemment appris l’existence du Théâtre de la Mode au Maryhill Museum of Art et de leurs magnifiques poupées-mannequins . Ce serait tellement intéressant que Nicole puisse nous montrer et nous décrire les minuscules chaussures de ces poupées . Un souhait 🎁 pour 2023 !

@Tisiloves Жыл бұрын

I thought of you today as I wandered around the Museum of London for their last day at London Wall. 2000 years of shoes

@shariberry3123 Жыл бұрын

My late mother, born in 1930, told me that anytime she was lucky enough to be given a new pair of shoes as a child, that she would use them like a pillow under her head when she went to sleep that night. Shoes were often a luxury in different economies and families. I loved this video, thank you so much for your thoughtful explanations.

@phoenixdavida8987 Жыл бұрын

Lol. Sounds uncomfortable!

@cecilyerker Жыл бұрын

That sounds like a good way to make your bed dirty, unless they were brand new

@shariberry3123 Жыл бұрын

@@cecilyerker Seriously, wth is wrong with you? Brand new shoes, in other words, not so common back then during the Great Depression.

@becauseimafan 10 ай бұрын

Oh, how interesting! This was well said, and got your point across very well. Very evocative with few words, demonstrated very well the appreciation during rough times. Thank you for sharing! (Seriously, I read your whole comment and understood. Came across just fine, don't worry about it 👍)

@victoriabergesen6775 Жыл бұрын

I am interested in history, but I never imagined how fascinating fashion history could be. Shoes are shoes, no they are not. I have written books about ceramic history that explored the craft much the way you do for shoes, so I understand how much work goes into your research. Your explanations are fascinating. Thank you.

@MDaggatt Жыл бұрын

Those green 1720s shoes would fit me perfectly!!! I have extremely wide feet and wear a size 4! Plus, I live in a small town with lots of unpaved roads, so I'd get that same wear a well.

@ladyjusticesusan Жыл бұрын

Well there I was with my “Oh another shoe video, snooze, boring” attitude and wow, didn’t I change my tune real quick! Wow! Your depth of knowledge is quite impressive as is your ability to convey that knowledge in an interesting and captivating manner. Knowledge is one thing but to speak and take your audience to the point where the eyes and ears just couldn’t move from the subject is another. Thank you so much for posting, you are appreciated very much. I thoroughly enjoyed this. What I came across with, and what you didn’t say out loud but truly showed to this listener, is that shoes, like corsets and other intimate items, are indeed intimate and a fantastic way to look at the past, learn, and imagine the wearers and makers, who they were and what they did and accomplished. Bravo!Very appreciated. Thank you.

@eileencarroll6418 Жыл бұрын

I wonder if more small sizes were saved as people grew out of them compared to sized that were large enough to be worn to the end of the shoe's useful life. Special cherished shoe's may have been saved but not used if they were too tight or uncomfortable to wear. I have to wear 11W or 12W shoes due to 30 years of rheumatoid arthritis deformity. I imagine that people of that era had to make similar accommodations with their footwear. The craftsmanship on the faux snakeskin boots is just amazing. Thank you so much for sharing such insights to our past.

@pagodrink Жыл бұрын

oh my goodness, those tiny sample shoes are adorable

@jenilambert7973 Жыл бұрын

I need that first pair, they are so cute. And my tiny wedge shaped feet appreciate the width.

@danaventura5998 Жыл бұрын

Those boots at the end!!

@thiseuphoria1 Жыл бұрын

I bet the size 11 boot owner was actually a 10.5. 10.5s were hard to find, even back then! Some of us are destined to always size up.

@ellenwistrom1225 Жыл бұрын

Wow, you need to recreate those snakeskin boots!!

@jjez61 Жыл бұрын

Watching your videos is so educational (and entertaining) and has given me a greater appreciation for shoes in general! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and enthusiasm with us!

@dimplesd8931 Жыл бұрын

Wow! The test shoes are amazing. The smaller the item the harder the construction.

@nathaliaaymbire Жыл бұрын

Hello dear Nicole! Your channel is a real jewel. Thank you for bringing us so much content, always impeccable, beautiful and making us reflect on the authors, their work and the owners of the pieces over the centuries. Your presentation is unique and brilliant. Congratulations!

@Hair8Metal8Karen Жыл бұрын

You look really happy in this video and I like that we're seeing the capsule wardrobe in your videos! It's like a little Easter egg I could listen to you talk about shoes for as long as you were comfortable talking about them, I love hearing people talk about their interests.

@sludgebuninsky Жыл бұрын

I loved all of the shoes you showed in this video, and then the cherry on top was seeing those gorgeous faux snakeskin boots! I had to pause and show my boyfriend, and I told him that the best part is that THEY'RE MY SIZE!!! I thought that was so cool!!

@PBromide Жыл бұрын

I adore those tiny sample shoes. So so charming. Thank you for sharing all these wonderful shoes with us!

@alib8758 Жыл бұрын

I would kill for a pair of wide calf wide width size 11 boots. A pair that fabulous, I can only dream. What an amazing find.

@therewillbecatswithgwenhwyfar Жыл бұрын

The stitched braiding on the first shoe, and the TINY stitches on the heel are incredible!

@therewillbecatswithgwenhwyfar Жыл бұрын

OMG the apprenticeship shoes!!

@genevievefosa6815 Жыл бұрын

I grew up when shoes were nearly all made of leather. Those leather soles were slippery. We used to take them out to the sidewalk and scrape those soles enough to abrade them, so they would not slide on every surface.

@user-mv9tt4st9k Жыл бұрын

YES. During the 1970s-80s, and into the 1990s my shoes were leather and over time would mold to my feet. Now it is "PU [ polyurethane ] leather" and my feet suffer if the shoe is not of ample size.

@claire2088 Жыл бұрын

those last pair of boots are incredible- I'm so happy they were well worn and (presumably) well loved

@lindamiller3382 Жыл бұрын

I have been watching your channel off and on for a few months now. I just had to subscribe after this video. Your videos are quite interesting, but I was glued to every moment of this one. That final pair of boots is the quintessential definition of a show stopper. Wow!

@franklinstephen3268 Жыл бұрын

@buddhabro.9130 Жыл бұрын

That's so Awesome. I'm so thankful that you shared them. OMG those faux snakeskin boots "LOVE" ! You should like do a video or two where you make a pair for yourself. Wouldnt that be fantastic! 😀

@unrulycrow6299 Жыл бұрын

These last boots! The person wearing them really meant business, they're fabulous! I could picture someone like Gwendoline Christie wearing them, she has the tall flashy flair for such shoes.

@harleywalker8905 Жыл бұрын

Nicole, your hair has never looked better. Fabulous!

@bellablue5285 Жыл бұрын

I adore the first example (the green ones); my size 10US would never fit and I'd be afraid of anything that delicate, but the style, the heel, the color are all very much my jam. Edit: also the 1920s faux snakeskin boots, those are amazing and I'd admittedly totally wear those. Fascinating video, and really cool to see the changes across the time (and how 'mass produced' worked back in the day, with the three examples of very similar yet slightly different in finishing)

@susanpolastaples9688 Жыл бұрын

My 2 favourites were the green silk with rosette and the faux snakeskin boots. The girl's 1870s was the cutest. The pink leather gets me every time. Happy Christmas

@theirreverentreader6970 Жыл бұрын

That last pair of boots would fit me!

@user-fk2ww9fr7l Жыл бұрын

those sweet little practice shoes remind me of that old folk tale of the shoemaker and the fairies, i believe the shoemaker wakes one night and spies some fairies in his shop and the next day he makes them some little shoes and leaves them out, and in return i think the fairies make him and his wife some beautiful clothes. i wonder if that is the origin of the story eh? love the history, great video as always

@TheEudaimonya Жыл бұрын

What a fabulous pair of boots! She was so confident. Also they sound like they'd actually fit me lol

@ColleenMarble Жыл бұрын

Finally! A pair of antique shoes that would actually fit me! Those boots are fabulous.

@julieannbailey9505 Жыл бұрын

This video was absolutely fascinating! You are a wonderful teacher! Those boots!😍😍 This is the first time I have ever seen a pair of footwear in my size from any previous era!

@Canuck13 Жыл бұрын

The Bata Shoe Museum in Toronto is also a fantastic resource for historical shoes!

@canobiecrazy Жыл бұрын

Fascinating video! I've been falling down a rabbit hole of the history of the boot and shoe industry in Essex County, MA for a few years and hearing you talk about the same set up of shoemakers or central shops sending binding work to 'outwork' binders was neat - evidently in practice on both sides of the Atlantic!

@DipityS Жыл бұрын

As always, a fascinating talk with you taking us into your passion and brining it alive for us. I adore those lovely little green silk pair with hardly any wear and it makes me yearn to know why they weren't used.

@theoldways1549 Жыл бұрын

That last pair of laced boots with the faux snake print, are my all time favorite model of shoes. Thank you for adding them 😊

@ivechang6720 Жыл бұрын

As someone with size 4 1/2 wide foot that first pair made me chuckle, the last pair made me moan a bit in envy. Darn, it must've felt great to take on the day wearing those beautiful babies! Rah rah for all the people who made, wore and preserved such treasures for us to celebrate. Cheers!

@BeerElf66 Жыл бұрын

I love those boots! I'd wear that style now, very happily.

@maureentuohy8672 Жыл бұрын

These shoes are breathtaking works of art.

@franklinstephen3268 Жыл бұрын

@MrsBrit1 Жыл бұрын

These are some interesting and amazing shoes to see! It's fun to learn stuff about these historical garments. I do need to correct you, though. A US size 4 is NOT a UK 6. That would be more like clothing sizes, but not shoes. Shoes are actually a smaller number in the UK, more like US mens shoes. I'm American and wore a 7.5-8 in the States but wear a 5 (or occasionally a 5.5) in the UK. They say a US 8 is a UK 6, but those are gigantic on me. Therefore a US size 4 is more like a UK size 2, which is considered a children's/Jr shoes size.

@kohakuaiko Жыл бұрын

I think she swapped the numbers judging by her hands.

@gkseeton Жыл бұрын

I just love these shoe history videos. Coolest way to look at history.

@paulablannkenship4540 Жыл бұрын

So, When are you gonna make a pair of those AMAZING boots???

@bethliebman8169 Жыл бұрын

Nicole, Another great shoe video! I am so glad you were able to visit and examine the shoes. I love the research you do, and the storytelling. I always look forward to dropping in on your channel.

@LotsofWhatever Жыл бұрын

The lady who wore those last boots would ha e been Something. No way would she have blended into the woodwork.

@nicolakunz231 Жыл бұрын

It's always good to spend some chill time with you Nicole. Thank you for sharing some of your museum trip while I make the lining to this hooded capelet.

@annecain3301 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for such an informative and thoroughly engaging video.

@sarahallegra6239 Жыл бұрын

I learned so much just from this one video! Your enthusiasm is so wonderfully infectious and I really appreciate that you genuinely bring your passion to each of these videos. Thanks for your lovely and uplifting content! Also, those boots are spectacular!! 🖤🖤🖤

@claudiaaugusta8453 Жыл бұрын

I love all this detail information!

@WJBrunt Жыл бұрын

Wow! the last pair of boots are wonderful. Thank you for making these videos. I never knew I was interested in period clothing until a year or two ago.

@rainicascadia5514 Жыл бұрын

Fabulous presentation! I really enjoyed this. It boggles my mind the knowledge you possess! I appreciate your inspiring channel 💗

@peterdemas6342 Жыл бұрын

Nicoles videos are literally what i look forward to every week

@bhavens9149 Жыл бұрын

love your videos, just really enjoy learning new things from you.

@MTknitter22 Жыл бұрын

You certainly do not see that sort of quality and decoration on even our best shoes now. Beautiful!!!

@Iflie Жыл бұрын

My mom was very short and through time her smaller shoesize has become more rare in general shops. My size has gone down half to a whole size, my feet have not shrunk through time, I'm very sure that's vanity sizing at work. A shorter woman having a size 6 shoe or smaller seems normal to me and wider too as they had more babies, likely to swell your feet and warm thick socks for those colder environments in winter.

@margarethall1625 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing. These shoes are very fascinating and the joy you exude when talking about them is contagious.

@franklinstephen3268 Жыл бұрын

@making.history Жыл бұрын

Loved this! It's super cool to hear a bit about how you date things

@roxiepoe9586 Жыл бұрын

This was so interesting. I love it. I live about a mile from NRS (National Roping Supply) which has more cowboy boots than you can imagine. The snakeskin boot would fit in pretty well!

@lisaperry7158 Жыл бұрын

Those boots are amazing! Shoes are works of art. I love shoes!

@celinhamaui2023 Жыл бұрын

What a found! I know how hard it's to find great shoes in size 11; as of today.

@-Reagan Жыл бұрын

Size 11?? Bless her heart ❤️ (no snark, no sarc) She was a tAll fashionista, like me! A long drink of sparkling ✨ Prosecco ✨

@marsy1480 Жыл бұрын

I’ll have those last pair of boots...they are in my size...difficult to get now even! Beautiful!

@zeideerskine3462 Жыл бұрын

The flashy boots at the end look like they could have belonged to one of the last castrati. Flashy opera singer style but for a large male as castrati tend to be taller than average.

@skolljumper Жыл бұрын

I would have a hard time resisting those snake pattern boots if I had the option to get a pair that fit. Those are power boots.

@PaisaVokal Жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed this video ☺️. Thank you for sharing all these amazing shoes, it really makes you think about the people that wore them. Our history 😊

@spokenme08 Жыл бұрын

Gorgeous.I have hard to fit feet that are almost a size diffrent from front each other.A custom made shoe would be awesome. I love how cheeky the last pair is.

@hamburgerhelperflick Жыл бұрын

This was so interesting. Thank you

@dianem7563 Жыл бұрын

I've never thought that much about the transformation of shoe styles and construction through the centuries, but this was really interesting!

@Rhaifha Жыл бұрын

Amazing video! I wonder if the "rand" literally comes from the word for "edge" in Dutch (or German?). Also, those last boots are so cool! I want a pair. 👀

@stephaniemomma Жыл бұрын

I’m so happy this popped up in my recommendations 😊

@dianejorgensen398 Жыл бұрын

Loved your video !

@ladyjustice1474 Жыл бұрын

The "snake skin" boots😳 I want. They are so pretty.

@lizcademy4809 Жыл бұрын

If those first shoes are a UK size 4, they would probably fit me well! Because of my short, very wide hobit feet, I've been started buying "barefoot" shoes, which have a wider toe box. I have to order these, so I measured my feet carefully ... in metric, as most shoe makers are in Europe. My feet are 22.5cm long, 9.3cm wide ... 8.8" long, 3.6" wide.

@paulaglad2855 Жыл бұрын

I need a pair of the last one holy smoke stunning!!!!

@ladybirdchance Жыл бұрын

So interesting, I have so many friends who would wear those devine 1920s boots!

@shawpaperiekas600 Жыл бұрын

Those test shoes are just super cool!

@jewelse1975 8 ай бұрын

Really cool video! Don’t why I’m fascinated by old shoes lol maybe because I’ve always lived pretty shoes.

@darthbee18 Жыл бұрын

I would absolutely wear that pair of 1920s boots! 🤣🤭🙈 So flashy, so cool! The sample shoe was interesting too. The 1820ish pair though...crazy that you could trace one of those pairs back to Pauline Bonaparte(!). If it came from a few years earlier it might have belonged to Empress Josephine herself (she was a known shoes connoisseur after all! 😛). Always in awe with how you figure things out in your fashion research Nicole, so awesome 😺

@donnamcardle8928 Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@devh6168 Жыл бұрын

Finally! A pair of boots that will fit my calves! 😂😂😂

@fiftyfathomknit4889 Жыл бұрын

Drooling over those 1920s boots - I would love to know about the person who wore those! Are you able to tell looking at historical shoes if/how many times the sole has been replaced? Also I LOVE the idea of mid 19th c "foot health" discourse and would love to see some sources talking about that.

@33goodwitch Жыл бұрын

Love seeing the variety of styles throughout history. Also love the size variations, as someone with an "average" us8.5 shoes length I have very wide feet... 4.25in (~10.8cm) wide. I have only found one brand of shoes that fit me. Wish I could afford cute custom shoes

@lynneludeke4598 Жыл бұрын

Please, what brand do you like for wide shoes? Thank you.

@33goodwitch Жыл бұрын

@@lynneludeke4598 I buy Propet brand shoes, they have an online store and they sell on Amazon. Great shoes that come in everything from narrow to extra wide widths. And they are pretty comfortable and durable. I have had a pair of winter boots from them for about 4 years now and they are still going strong.

@westzed23 Жыл бұрын

@@33goodwitch I thank you too.

@surfandturfr Жыл бұрын

Excellent video ! I've always been fascinated with ladies shoe's from the past. There such a personal piece of someone. Just like you said, imagine that person putting that pair of shoe's or boot's everyday. Trying to envision what that person looked like and where they exactly walked in them. Those snakeskin boots would fit me perfect !! Hahaha, I could see myself wearing them with pride too ! Such interesting content, I'm subscribed !

@franklinstephen3268 Жыл бұрын