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Keckley Victorian Side-Lace Boots are the go-to footwear choice for ladies of the 1820s through the 1860s. We've named these versatile and attractive Victorian boots for Elizabeth Hobbs Keckley, dressmaker and friend to Mary Todd Lincoln.
Keckley Victorian Side-Lace Boots are the go-to footwear choice for ladies of the late Regency and 1820s through the 1860s.
We've named these versatile and attractive Victorian boots for Elizabeth Hobbs Keckley, dressmaker and friend to Mary Todd Lincoln. Enslaved until she was 37, Keckley bought her freedom in 1855 and went on to become a successful and influential seamstress, author, and civil activist.
This popular style of Victorian ankle boot is made of a refined yet sturdy cotton sateen upper foxed with smooth calf leather on the toes and heels. The side-lace closure, unique to this period, makes it easy to get your boots on and adjusted just as you like. Wear Keckley Victorian boots for both day and evening dress, outdoor or indoor events, or with modern outfits for a secret nod to the past.
Materials & Sizing
Hand sewn cotton sateen and 100% calf leather upper
Soles are 100% leather
Lined in cotton with leather insoles
Shaft measures 4.25 in / 10.5 cm.
Keckleys do not have toe boxes - this is historically correct construction, but ladies desiring a little more room in the toes should order a half-size larger.
Left and Right lasted.
B width - ladies needing a C width fitting should order a half-size larger.
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Sizing
Size Trends
Runs true to size for most customers.
Width
Regular (B) width
Size Chart
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Materials
Color
Black/Black
Upper
Cotton Sateen and Calf Leather
Lining
Cotton Pigskin leather
Sole
Leather
Heel
Stacked Leather
Heel Height
Flat
Footbed
Lightly Padded
Closure
Side-Lace
Origins
Design
Designed in Reno, Nevada, USA
Materials
People's Republic of China
Assembly
Made in China
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