How to Make Your Own Medieval Clothing: Shoes of the High and Late Middle Ages is an instructional book written by Stefan von der Heide. Learn how to become a shoemaker–shown in easy to follow steps.
The shoes presented in this book range from high to late Middle Ages (about 1200 to 1500 A.D.) and include various shoe and boot models. Admire this books beautiful coloured illustrations, using them for inspiration and to better understand the medieval social classes by their clothing and accessories. Clear, easy illustrations guide you through the entire process of making each shoe–including choosing the right kind of materials to use.
Make your own Medieval ClothingShoes of the High and Late Middle Ages is a practical guide for anyone good at crafts wishing to try their hand at shoemaking. Master shoemaker Stefan von der Heide provides information on materials and tools used in shoemaking in the Middle Ages in order to enable the reader to make different shoe and boot styles. Alongside different shoe types and various techniques, the author includes a list of recommended materials and useful sources.