Civil War cathedral tall leather boots — handmade by NOIRTIDE

Civil War Cathedral Tall Boots

UK 4 / US 5 / Black / Leather
€230,00
Sale price  €230,00 Regular price 
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Civil War cathedral tall leather boots — handmade by NOIRTIDE

Civil War Cathedral Tall Boots

REN-2113-NT
€230,00
Sale price  €230,00 Regular price 
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Authentic Civil War and 18th-century Indian War cathedral tall boots, handcrafted in genuine leather. The cathedral boot — distinguished by its dramatic tall shaft and pointed toe — was worn by cavalry officers, Indian War frontier soldiers, and theatrical heroes of the American West. Made to order for Civil War reenactors, collectors, and film. Fully customisable.

    • Upper: Genuine full-grain leather
    • Lining: Genuine full-grain leather
    • Sole: Leather or rubber, depending on the choice
    • Toe: Square T-shape toe
    • Size: Due to custom crafting, all sizes are available
    • Event: Crafted for all-day wear at a festival or event

    Crafted Details

    Built to a Standard Most Don't Meet.

    Every pair is cut, lasted, and finished entirely by hand in our workshop. No shortcuts. No substitutes.

    Upper stitched to welt by hand
    Hand-Welted Construction
    Upper stitched to welt by hand
    01

    Full-Grain Leather

    Top-tier bovine full-grain — the same grade used by luxury fashion houses. Sourced from heritage tanneries.

    02

    Hand-Welted Construction

    The upper, welt, and sole are stitched together by hand. This is the benchmark of quality shoemaking.

    03

    Your Exact Measurements

    Not a standard last. Calf circumference, foot length, instep — built to your anatomy.

    04

    Resoleable for Life

    Built the way boots were built before fast fashion. The sole can be replaced. These boots are meant to last.

    Heritage tannery sourced
    Full-Grain Leather
    Heritage tannery sourced
    Burnished and waxed by hand
    Edge Finishing
    Burnished and waxed by hand
    40+ Hours Per Pair
    Full-Grain Leather Only
    Resoleable Construction
    European QC Standard

    Make It Yours

    Every Detail
    Is Negotiable.

    All customisation included — no extra charge

    This is a starting point, not a finished product. Tell us the character. Change the leather colour, sole type, shaft height, tassel colour, buckle finish — anything. Leave a note at checkout or contact us directly before ordering.

    Discuss Your Order
    Leather Colour
    Black, dark brown, tan, oxblood, navy — or send us a reference and we'll source the closest match.
    Shaft Height
    Ankle, mid-calf, knee-high, or over-the-knee. We build to whatever your character wears.
    Hardware & Fastening
    Buckles, laces, side zip, pull tabs. Brass, antique bronze, blackened steel.
    Sole & Welt
    Traditional leather sole or modern rubber. Contrasting welt colour available on request.

    How It Works

    This Boot Doesn't Exist Yet. It Will Be Built for You.

    01

    Order Placed

    We confirm your order and contact you within 24 hours to lock in measurements and customisation details.

    Day 1
    02

    Pattern & Cutting

    Your pattern is drafted to your measurements. Leather is selected and cut by hand. This takes 1–2 weeks.

    DAY 2-4
    03

    Lasting & Building

    The leather is lasted, welted, and stitched. 40+ hours of construction. This is the core of the craft.

    DAY 4-10
    04

    Finishing & Dispatch

    Edge work, polish, hardware. Final inspection. Packed and dispatched with tracked worldwide shipping.

    DAY 10-12

    Not Sure What You Need?

    Send us a reference image before ordering. We'll tell you which boot is closest, what we can change, and give you an exact quote. No obligation.

    Ask Before Ordering
    Our Promise

    Built Right, or Built Again.

    Every pair leaves our workshop only after passing our European-standard quality inspection. If something isn't right, we make it right.

    • Full refund if not satisfied within 30 days
    • Free exchange for manufacturing defects
    • Resoling service available for well-worn pairs
    • Direct line to our workshop for any questions

    Worldwide Shipping

    Tracked delivery to any address. We ship to North America, Europe, Australia, and beyond.

    Secure Checkout

    256-bit SSL encryption. Pay with card, PayPal, or Shop Pay. Your data is never stored.

    24hr Response

    Questions answered within 24 hours. Real humans, not automated systems.

    Handmade to Order

    Nothing comes off a shelf. Every pair is built specifically for you after you order.

    1,200+
    Pairs Delivered
    40+
    Hours Per Pair
    4.9
    Customer Rating
    24hr
    Response Time

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