Cossack boots, red

Cossack leather historical boots are traditional footwear inspired by the dress of the Cossacks - free warriors and horsemen who played an important role in the history of Ukraine and Poland from the 16th to the 18th century. Today, these boots are highly valued in the world of historical re-enactment (living history), especially in battle re-enactments, festival performances and historical festivals.

Characteristics:

• Material: high quality natural leather, often hand crafted, ensuring strength, flexibility and period authenticity.

• Cut.

• Sole: Originally a soft leather sole (suitable for horseback riding and agile movement), our reenactor versions have rubber for comfort and safety.

Historical context:

• Ukraine: Boots were an essential part of the attire of the Zaporozhian Cossacks - elite warriors who protected the borders of Ukrainian lands and shaped a distinct military culture.

• Poland: In the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth (especially in the 17th century), Cossacks were an important force within the army (e.g., register Cossacks), and Cossack style was partly reflected in the fashion of noble horsemen(husaria, pancerni).

For reenactment:

• Cossack boots are an ideal choice for the representation of historical figures from the 16th to the early 18th century within Ukrainian, Polish and wider Eastern European history.

• They complement well the costume of a Cossack, a horseman or a light infantryman.

• Properly made boots meet period requirements, but also take into account modern needs for comfort and safety when worn in the field.