American Duchess — The Heritage Cobbler Journal

Edwardian Fashion & Footwear: What the Gibson Girl Really Wore on Her Feet
Edwardian Fashion & Footwear: What the Gibson Girl Really Wore on Her Feet
The 'Gibson Girl' ideal of 1890s-1910s America had a very specific footwear aesthetic. Here's what Edwardian women actually wore — and how American Duchess recreates it today. Read more...
How to Choose the Right Historical Shoes for Your Reenactment Unit
How to Choose the Right Historical Shoes for Your Reenactment Unit
Unit standards, era accuracy, footwear condition requirements, and the practical question of all-day comfort — here's how to navigate shoe selection for living history reenactment. Read more...
A Reenactor's Guide to Historical Shoes by Era: Georgian Through WWII
A Reenactor's Guide to Historical Shoes by Era: Georgian Through WWII
Choosing historically accurate footwear is one of the most important — and most visible — decisions a reenactor makes. This era-by-era guide covers what shoes belonged in each period and... Read more...