{"title":"Pirate Boots","description":"\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePirate Boots\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuilt for Deck, Dock, and Festival Ground\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePirate boots are tall boots, typically knee-high with a folded or loose cuff, in black or brown leather, a style descended from 17th century riding and sea boots. In a costume they do two jobs: they complete the silhouette from hat to heel, and they carry you across the terrain your adventures actually happen on: wet grass, gravel, mud, and cobblestones, hour after hour. This collection solves the pirate's footwear question both ways: proper boots, or leather gaiters that turn footwear you already own into part of the costume.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoots or Gaiters? An Honest Comparison\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoots are the full solution: period footwear with the height and cuff that read pirate at a glance, from the classic cuffed pirate boot to the traveler style that serves any wandering character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGaiters strap over the shoes or boots you already own and love. Choose the buckled black pair for a sharp, dangerous look or the laced brown pair for the weathered deckhand, and the leather shields your ankles and shins from briars, mud, and stray blows as a bonus.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHere's the honest advice: on a long campaign event, the most important thing on your feet is footwear that's already broken in. Gaiters let you wear exactly that underneath while still looking the part, which makes them the smart pick for multi-day LARPs, tight budgets, and flight luggage. Boots win on silhouette and simplicity, and once they're broken in, they're the pair you'll reach for on every event after.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFootwear Makes or Breaks the Costume\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn outfit is only as convincing as its weakest layer, and modern sneakers under period clothing break the illusion instantly. Real sailors' footwear was practical above all: sturdy, weather-resistant, easy to move in. That same practicality is what keeps you in character, and on your feet, from gate open to the last tavern song.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeyond the Pirate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe same tall boots and gaiters serve musketeers, highwaymen, cavaliers, mercenaries, and general medieval and 18th century kits, making footwear one of the most reusable investments in your wardrobe. Match brown to a brown tricorn and baldric, black to a captain's blacks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFit and Care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChoose your normal EU shoe size for boots, and simply check strap ranges for gaiters, which adjust across a wide span of calves and shoes. Care is standard leather practice: clean off the mud, let them dry naturally, condition occasionally. Scuffs and creases only make them look like they've sailed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShould I buy boots or gaiters?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e For multi-day LARPs, gaiters over your own broken-in footwear are the comfort-safe choice. Boots win on silhouette, and they're the long-term answer once broken in.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDo gaiters fit over any shoes?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Nearly. Buckles and lacing adjust across almost any shoe and calf size, and they hold their position through a full day of fighting and walking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack or brown?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Black for captains, duelists, and anyone cultivating a dangerous reputation. Brown for the weathered working sailor. Match your tricorn and baldric and the whole kit pulls together.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan I fight and hike in them at a LARP?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yes, that's the point. Both options are made for real terrain and full event days, and gaiters add shin protection as a bonus.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow do I care for them?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Standard leather care: clean, dry naturally, condition occasionally. Wear marks add character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStand Your Ground\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSort your feet out first and the rest of the day takes care of itself. Complete the kit at \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mens-pirate-costumes\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003emens\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/womens-pirate-costumes\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ewomens\u003c\/a\u003e pirate costumes, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pirate-hats\"\u003epirate hats\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pirate-swords\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003epirate swords\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"1080-boots-traveler","title":"Boots, Traveler","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTraveler Boots\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan translate=\"no\" lang=\"en\" class=\"notranslate\"\u003eEpic Armoury\u003c\/span\u003e’s Traveler Boots are tall leather boots with soft leather on the inside. These knee-high boots have a flexible cuff at the knee which can be flipped up or down for a classic pirate look. The soles come to a sharp point inspired by 12th century medieval fashion, pointing up at a jaunty 45° angle. Secure these boots using the adjustable lacing up the calf, set with rounded leather cords through brass eyelets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade from chrome tanned top-grain leather, a flexible full-grain leather insole, and a 7mm thick natural rubber outsole, \u003cspan translate=\"no\" lang=\"en\" class=\"notranslate\"\u003eEpic Armoury\u003c\/span\u003e’s Traveler Boots are designed to complete your fantasy or historic costume. With reinforced stitching around the edges and reinforced leather at the heels, these boots are built to withstand extensive abuse with regular leather care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable in sizes 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45 and 46 \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasured in European shoe sizes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHistory\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"desc-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePointed shoes were considered popular throughout Europe on and off during the medieval period, finally falling out of fashion in the 1480s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrakow or poulaine are other terms for a pointed shoe particularly popular in the 15th century\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Epic Armoury Europe","offers":[{"title":"Epic Black \/ EU37","offer_id":46906619363555,"sku":"10800137","price":918.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":true},{"title":"Epic Black \/ EU38","offer_id":46906619494627,"sku":"10800138","price":918.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":true},{"title":"Epic Black \/ EU39","offer_id":46906619527395,"sku":"10800139","price":918.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":true},{"title":"Epic Black \/ EU40","offer_id":46906619429091,"sku":"10800140","price":918.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":true},{"title":"Epic Black \/ EU41","offer_id":46906619298019,"sku":"10800141","price":918.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":true},{"title":"Epic Black \/ EU42","offer_id":46906619461859,"sku":"10800142","price":976.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":true},{"title":"Epic Black \/ EU43","offer_id":46906619330787,"sku":"10800143","price":976.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":true},{"title":"Epic Black \/ EU44","offer_id":46906619560163,"sku":"10800144","price":976.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":true},{"title":"Epic Black \/ EU45","offer_id":46906619592931,"sku":"10800145","price":976.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":true},{"title":"Epic Black \/ EU46","offer_id":46906619396323,"sku":"10800146","price":976.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0746\/8430\/1539\/files\/101210_51251164-f3ca-440b-8206-2d2bf3700cb3.webp?v=1784641473"},{"product_id":"2546-theoderic-gaiters","title":"Theoderic gaiters","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTheoderic Gaiters\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Theodoric Gaiters from Epic Armoury are made from chrome tanned split leather and will protect your lower leg, boots, and shoes from dirt and water. They cover from the ankle and top of the foot to the knee, and you secure them by tightening the two leather laces around them, ensuring a close fit. Additional holes are at the bottom to secure the gaiters around your sole. 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