Open Latchet Shoes - Square Toe

Step Into the 16th Century — Handcrafted Open Latchet Shoes, Made for You
The open latchet shoe was the defining footwear of Tudor, Elizabethan, Jacobean, and early Stuart England. Worn by soldiers, merchants, craftsmen, and nobles alike — this iconic open-sided silhouette with its high tongue and latchet-tie closure is one of the most archaeologically documented shoe styles of the 16th and 17th centuries. Noirtide's reproduction is faithful to surviving examples from the Mary Rose warship, Thames foreshore excavations, and English Civil War records. Whether you are stepping onto a reenactment battlefield, a Renaissance faire ground, or a theatre stage — these shoes complete your kit with genuine historical authority.

Premium Genuine Leather, Built to Last
Every pair is handcrafted from premium full-grain vegetable-tanned genuine leather, shaped individually to your foot measurements using traditional cordwaining techniques. The open latchet sides, welted leather construction, and hand-formed upper replicate the methods used by 17th century shoemakers — delivering a shoe that looks authentic, wears comfortably, and ages beautifully. Choose between a traditional leather sole for maximum period accuracy or a durable rubber sole for outdoor events, battlefields, and festival grounds.

Fully Bespoke — Any Size, Any Fitting
There are no standard sizes at Noirtide. Every pair of Open Latchet Shoes is made entirely to order to your exact measurements — including wide, narrow, and non-standard fittings at no extra charge. Once your order is placed, we will contact you to confirm your size and any custom requirements before production begins. The result is a shoe built around your foot, not the other way around.

Perfect for Reenactors, LARP, Theatre & Costume
These shoes are designed for anyone who needs period-authentic leather footwear — historical reenactors portraying Tudor, Elizabethan, Jacobean, or English Civil War impressions; SCA and HMB participants; LARP and HEMA practitioners; Renaissance faire enthusiasts; living history presenters; theatre and film costume departments; and costume artists building dark fantasy or Star Wars-inspired looks. Three colourways — Black, Dark Brown, and Natural Tan — each grounded in documented historical use.

• Outer: 100% genuine full-grain leather
• Lining: 100% genuine leather
• Sole: Traditional dress leather sole or rubber sole — your choice
• Construction: Welted, hand-formed upper using traditional cordwaining methods
• Colours available: Black · Dark Brown · Natural Tan
• Size: Fully made to order — all sizes accepted, including wide & narrow fittings