Do those clasps even do anything? Or are those shoes held on by black magic?
this post was submitted on 12 Aug 2025
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This is a modern cosplay item. But dressy shoes from the 1690s would have had a wide strap or "latchet" from each side, that crossed over and were held by/threaded through a separate fancy buckle. You could use the same buckle with different pairs of shoes. I've been exploring The Met Costume Collection, here's a pair of women's shoes with latchets: https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/156200
I think working shoes would have simpler ties.
I was watching Wednesday and was wondering what was up with pilgrim hats. Turns out it was a 19th century Victorian invention that has stuck around to today.
Got to make sure that Puritan ass is poppin'.
Imagine going to war and marching across terrain in those shoes
One, two, buckle my shoe…
fucken
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