100 years of Antique Boots

[@juls_krsslr7908]

Looking at your collection makes me regret not buying and/or keeping all the cool 1920s stuff that was available in thrift stores in the 1980s. I'm guessing people in their fifties and sixties at that time were cleaning out their parents' closets after their parents died and giving everything to thrift stores because there were so many clothes and accessories from around 1920 to 1950. I remember trying on some shoes from the 1920s, but they were too small so I didn't buy them, but now I wish I had. It didn't occur to me that I could collect them and not wear them. I also remember a green silk dress from the 1910s. I really wanted it, but it cost $80 which was a lot at the time, especially for a teenager who only worked part time and got paid $2.75 an hour. I sound so old!!!!

[@katebowers8107]

I wore galoshes in the 1960s/early 1970s as a child. In the late 1980s a friend of mine needed emergency surgery, and I was very comforted by the fact that the surgeon was wearing galoshes. I thought-“if he’s that careful with his shoes, he’s probably a careful surgeon.” Not sure if that was accurate, but my friend recovered and is now fine.

[@lenabreijer1311]

I had galoshes in the early 60s to go over my school shoes. It was the only way in Canada at the time what with the snow and cold. We even wore them with a wool sock over the shoe and in the spring with a bread bag over that sock to keep everything dry. I remember in 1964 getting the latest in winter boots, cossack boots! Knee high and lined with fleece they were so luxurious! But it meant I had to carry my shoes to school.

[@cheryld.3616]

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[@barbarakrusen7777]

Omg! I remember Mom using rubber bands to secure those Wonder bread bags covering our shoes not only in winter but year round in case of rainy weather. 🤗

[@megb9700]

Same in the 70’s in NH. My father used to use duck tape to keep snow out between the top of the boot and the snow pants. Skiing with duck tape 😂

[@aliceblanchard8715]

Brown rubber overshoes, ankle high with a flap and a buckle at the side.

[@anaccidentalretiree-tammye3425]

One thing your video reminded me of was my grandmother who lived from 1897 - 1986. She used to annoy me calling my shoes slippers. I asked her about this when I was a teen. She explained that what we would call boots were walking shoes or shoes. The light weight shoes were called slippers and were for dress and primarily indoors. So they were worn when you walked from a carriage or car to your destination. My grandmother lived in the country in WI but her grandparents immigrated with her father when her father was 5 to the United States I believe in the 1880’s.

[@nikkia9506]

Reminds me of my 1980s infatuation with "granny boots", based on late 19th century ankle boots, but often with a kitten heel. I lived in those things, especially when I went through my odd little "Edwardian" phase (my clothes just echoed the period). When granny boots became harder to get, I went onto anything with loads of buckles and laces. People joked about me not having ankles 😅

[@joiedevivre2005]

Same here! I had a pair that lasted me right up until about 10 years ago. I cried when they finally fell apart so bad that my shoe repair guy said it was time for them to pass over to the Great Shoe Beyond.

[@becauseimafan]

​@@joiedevivre2005 ~ _all shoes go to heaven_ ~ 😁

[@missvioletnightchild2515]

I adore cutwork boots, and the examples you own are really beautiful, each in their own style! Thank you for this lovely history lesson

[@cor3944]

My God, what we have lost in quality, handcraft, confort and art! Thank you for this gorgeous video ❤

[@roxita7097]

No we didn’t. We did not lost any of this things. The only thing that changed is that we have shoes in a million price ranges and quality. Be glad you do not live in a time that buying a pair of shoes for certain people was the type of purchase that might mean you go hungry.

[@margodphd]

​@@roxita7097Instead we live in times where people with full time jobs and education might still never get to own a home, ever...A lot has changed..but not that much.

[@anitaevans2432]

I have photographs of my grandmother, taken when she was a young woman. She was certainly not wealthy but is wearing wonderful stylish & clearly comfortable boots & shoes @@roxita7097

[@gkseeton]

We had pull on rubber boots for over our shoes in the 60's and 70's. Wore them a good bit going to school.

[@drekfletch]

It becomes a museum when you have them set up for public display

[@hannahbradshaw2186]

Ugh can we please bring back side lacing boots? They're just so gorgeous! 😍

[@NicoleRudolph]

If you'd like a more detailed look at the shoes, there's a much longer version on my Patreon (extra video content level) or KZbin memberships! www.patreon.com/nicolerudolph

[@stellaluna6421]

The first pair of congress boots with the degraded elastic - at first I thought it was lace!

[@becauseimafan]

Same!

[@JustSaralius]

I would LOVE to see a video about galoshes some day if that would be possible! There is so little information about them. I'm also very interested in pattens.

[@justinanovak8040]

What a beautiful collection you have, thanks for sharing them with us and walking us through the years. ❤

[@Which-Craft]

I didn't know shoes didn't always have a left and a right. I could really see the difference when you got to the 1890 boot, which I could suddenly see clearly is for the left foot (at least from the played video perspective). I've always been a sucker for what I refer to as "Granny boots", so loving this episode. I wish they'd come back in style again.

[@agirlnamedtuesdaye]

Love that Juliet boot! Would wear that in a heartbeat if I could find a pair.

[@kirstenpaff8946]

Those 1890s witch boots are so fun.

[@Cedardale_craft]

Very interesting seeing all of these. One thing that surprised me was the curve at the back of the ankle , above the back of heel into the leg. It made me wonder how they fit compared to modern styling.

[@NicoleRudolph]

If you've ever had shoes or boots that slip and end up with blisters at the back of your heel, that curve is what helps prevent it!

[@Cedardale_craft]

@@NicoleRudolph wow. Never knew that! That explains why I get soooo many blisters on my heels

[@Cedardale_craft]

@@NicoleRudolph bring back old style shoe shaping

[@carolyncasner4806]

The Juliet boot appears like the booties that were popular 2010's. Especially those by Bjorn, and Macy's must haves in 2012

[@thevirtualtraveler]

Hi Nicole, in Vincent Briggs recent video on making gloves, he asked if anyone knew of any good ways to transfer designs onto leather. I thought with your experience working w/ shoe leather, you might have some ideas on the subject. Bright Blessings

[@terepi]

9:12 dude I LOVE this pair!!

[@katwitanruna]

Liked. Shared. Commented. Up the algorithm!

[@Mommacoley92]

I love your channel!! Your style is engaging to me and this shoe fanatic who also sews a bit really enjoys all of your content!

[@bluemoonsyrup]

I love those beaded boots so much!, they’d be terrible for winter in Scotland, but damn they’re so pretty 🥰

[@blue-dragon31652]

Did the cowboy boots,we have today take on their designs from the from the 1880’s boots? The brown ones have some of the same curved designs.

[@becauseimafan]

Oooh where _did_ some of the iconic footwear styles like cowboy boots come from?? Good question! If Nicole did a video on that I'd watch - but full disclaimer I will watch anything she posts 😁❤️

[@joiedevivre2005]

I'm struck by how current so many of these century old styles look - especially the open-worked boots. And those Russian boots - gimme, gimme, gimme!!!

[@loretta_3843]

Thank you! Growing up and living all my life in Australia, I'd read about someone putting on "galoshes" (in old novels, etc), and, although I figured out it was a kind of footwear for cold weather, I had no idea what they were like - I've never seen any here - so, after a life of curiosity, thanks for the explanation 😊

[@SiobhanEDaniels]

i found the overshoes incredible. I need all of them

[@zooh8017]

The knit overshoes are to die for, I’d wear a lot of these in a heartbeat! Just got a couple pairs of gorgeous 1920s shoes for $10 that fit me perfectly and I’m shocked at how much more comfortable they are than modern shoes, the most comfortable heels I’ve ever worn even though they’re the same height as a lot of my other ones. I imagine these old shoes might not be comfortable for other foot shapes but I have pretty narrow bony flexible feet that seem well suited to them. I usually hate heels cause they push on my toes and dig in but these are very supportive of the sides of the foot and distribute my weight way more evenly; I’d probably daily wear them if they weren’t so ridiculously fragile. Super interesting discovery though and made me think of your channel!

[@saskiacowan8962]

I love your shoe videos, I always feel like I learn something new😊

[@ApprenticeWriter]

Love seeing all the different shoes! Especially the ones with all the openwork.

[@DorotaKGB]

10:00 so that's what inspired the "sandal boots" from the 2000s

[@vickywitton1008]

I LOVE the front fastening boots! I have had a few pairs my self, not as good quality of course!

[@ZaraGurganious]

I like this red shoes

[@Hippogriff201]

Love the video and would appreciate a second tutorial to drafting historic patterns, including the full sewing process. Sort of like a stream. Keep it up!

[@marinaprosperina]

I love shoes! And I love your historic take on shoes and clothing. Wish I knew how to sew like you do.

[@A.l.e.x.e.a]

I love the angle to the collar of Victorian style boots (the front cut higher than the back). Is there a term for that specific design element?

[@nidomhnail2849]

Excellent. My favorite is the rubber overboot with the knitted top. Question about fabric-top boots. There seems to have been a point when they were replaced with leather. Is this true? When did this happen? I wish more dress boots had fabric tops; wearing dress leather boots all day at work is a pain.

[@NicoleRudolph]

Fabric for shoes in general became less and less popular through the 20th century. I think most of it is because manufacturing fabric shoes with the machinery and shops they have today is difficult. It's easier to damage and stain, less friendly to shape, etc. It was always a struggle when choosing fabrics for modern manufacturing outside of cotton twill or other tougher options.

[@blue-dragon31652]

You can find boot toppers that are knit or crochet. There are several patterns for them. I have made several pairs. You tuck them inside your boots. You can pull them up over the leg or fold them over the top. They add a certain style and protect your legs from the boot edge. So if you can knit or crochet look for the patterns. They are normally rectangles you sew together to make a tube.

[@becauseimafan]

​@@blue-dragon31652 I immediately pictured bright neon-coloured leg warmers from the 1980's 😂 But that's pretty much it! I love this idea, thank you for sharing 😁

[@darklymoonlit]

So many gorgeous ones but wow I would wear the heck out of those Juliet boots. 😍

[@paulinehay620]

Your so lucky to have all those beautiful shoes I love the pointed toe and heel I try and buy the style today your knowledge is amazing love from 🇬🇧 ❤❤

[@lisanorwoodtreefarm]

My dad in the 1980s had rubber over shoes that were sorta printed to look like business shoes, to keep his business shoes for work dry on the way to and from work. I feel like someone should make something that is between that and a "fast flat" too keep your socks dry if you want to take your winter boots or ski boots off when getting lunch in a lodge

[@jenhaynes9721]

Fun video as always! If you start that museum, I'd show up! I read a book when I was little, poor country girl visits rich friends in the city. Takes place I think in the late 1880's in the in the US. She spent her shopping funds on "bronze boots" instead of presents ... Any idea what Bronze boots would look like?

[@maureenwilliford8985]

Love seeing all the different styles and materials used. I can’t help looking at them, though, and marveling at how very narrow they all look when I compare them to my own feet which are of average size, lol.😊

[@becauseimafan]

That's all in the construction! It's not your feet! Nicole did a great video *The Myth of Tiny Feet "Back Then"* you should watch it if you haven't yet! It's her most popular video, so far 😊

[@Noel.Chmielowiec]

I swear I had basically the same shoes as the Juliette Boots around 2010. Some styles never change. I would still wear them if they didn't disintegrate 😂

[@PrincessNebbia]

I wish I had galoches when the road I lived in was being made, I had to walk trhough mud in winter to get a bus, there was a slope, I used to put plastic bags on my shoes, but that was very risky , I almost fell in the mud everyday

[@sarahwatts7152]

I keep marveling at how skinny the ankles on a lot of these boots were, it must have made their wearers feel dainty

[@maryb.7043]

I really enjoyed watching this video. Thank you!

[@margarethall1625]

Thanks for the lesson in shoes!!

[@darthbee18]

When I thought the 1860s congress boots are pretty, there comes the 1880s boots... 👀👀✨ 1890s boots are so shapely (and I like shapely things), but if I look at it too long it starts to feel kinda freaky 😅😩🙈. 1920s boots feels just right to me (...I swear it isn't just because I'm interested in the whole decade's fashion 😅😂🙈). Interesting note on the firmness of shoe structure, especially in 1930s boots onwards (don't asphalt roads have something to do with how shoes' and boots' structure getting firmer across decades?)

[@ultimateskillchain]

This was so interesting! I've always had a question about the overshoes that I hope you can help with--specifically the ones with a heel. Were these only compatible with flat shoes? I can't imagine wearing a heeled shoe inside another heeled shoe would work out very well, unless the heel of the overshoe is just shaped, hollow rubber, which doesn't seem likely...

[@NicoleRudolph]

It is just empty space! It mostly holds on by way of on top of the foot and around the ankle.

[@ultimateskillchain]

@@NicoleRudolph Thanks for responding! Makes a lot of sense 😊

[@bittersweet3-]

I knew this was coming! Wonderbar! Thx. Ciao

[@RuneChaosMarine]

@0:17 rubber rain boot episode please?

[@erinrabideau3691]

Amazing collection ❤❤❤❤

[@bettybuccaneer]

I love them all.

[@MissHoyden]

I notice that the late 19th century boots have tiny ankles tilted forward. Were the boots flexible enough to straighten the ankles?

[@queenella3849]

This is why I want to learn shoemaking- modern shoes just don’t cut it!

[@natasagajic1061]

Some of those old styles are really cute, but I absolutely would not give up zippers on my boots. Having only lacing (or buttons!) sounds like a nightmare 😅

[@holzlastname1976]

Thank you ♥️ I don’t know why the algorithm hates me right now but I’m finally here lol

[@TheSerialHobbyistGirl]

What's the difference between congress boots and chelsea boots?

[@newyorknewyork196]

I love ❤️ this!!! Do you wear these boots 🥾 or is it just for show?

[@beckstheimpatient4135]

They'd fall apart if worn, most of them. Even if the leather might still hold, the silks are 100% too fragile, and the wools would probably tear.

[@heathergibbs2904]

I liked and shared this video 📹 out your welcome Nicole Rudolph 😊❤

[@TheDopekitty]

I shared it with the caption Shoes. OMG Shoes!

[@DenisZaharenko]

Good one

[@seaboe1muffinchucker]

Not a patent (that's what would have protected the process of vulcanization), trademark. Without exceptional circumstances, you can't trademark personal names.

[@JOSHUASUTTON100]

Question about Carriage Shoes - if you went to a ball or out visiting is this something a maid would put on and take off for you door to door? Would the maid at the Hostess’s house remove them?

[@gkseeton]

Looks like you will need to use the blender and make a nice smooth soup of the peas when you are ready to use them.

[@pippaseaspirit4415]

I would absolutely love a pair of reproduction Victorian black button boots - but my feet are almost impossible to fit! (One of the reasons I go barefoot most of the time!)

[@katespencer4038]

I love how ornate the shoes are comfortable not so much

[@beckstheimpatient4135]

Most of them look extremely comfortable! They look like they'd immediately take the shape of the foot. That shank thing isn't as awesome as we think nowadays, soft and flexible shoes are fantastic.

[@eleanorlaurent2303]

Lovely video 🩷

[@antikathy]

So basically your 1867 boot is a blundstone lol got it

[@daxxydog5777]

My grandmother made lamps from her button up shoes and I’m pretty sure my AH uncle threw them out after she died.

[@suem6004]

I wish galoshes were still a thing.

[@mysticalarrow1]

What about boots wore by working or poor women during the 19th and 20th Century, I understand that the more upperclass styles may have survived better, but are there any examples? Did working women were boots in the 18th Century?

[@nyves104]

💜💜💜💜

[@KenMcKim]

The video ended so abruptly 😮Blink twice if you’re okay

[@chardelraconner7324]

jean paul got eh lighter exhausthere

[@allyncollins359]

They're all so narrow!! They would never have fit my wide feet and thick calves!

[@chardelraconner7324]

didn't i write in chrome

[@lizcademy4809]

Arial

[@chardelraconner7324]

Linguini

[@chardelraconner7324]

The Havana Joe Patent Leather And Crimson Of 2003 Was Labeled Linguini

[@vlee4470]

Wow, our feet sure got bigger over the years.

[@aurorajones908]

Its a survivors bias. The small shoes that never fit quite right end up at the back of the closet for future generations to marvel at

[@MadamoftheCatHouse]

Whenever I wend horseback riding, I wore sneakers.

[@TheUkiko]

You should start a small museum. It would be more ethical than any existing big ones. Though I don't know what legal stuff that would Intel. Do you sell any of your reconstructions?

[@Donteatacowman]

Engagement comment

[@chardelraconner7324]

clog chassis booty ; moab and thorough inspect non contemplation from moab. burlesquequestrian hiking accessories legality not considered weapons although self defensive

[@dianetheone4059]

*****

[@lynndragon2536]

well are you going to display them and charge admission then its a museum

[@katwitanruna]

Love seeing flat boots. I can no longer wear heels.