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Research and Construction of Chopines, Pantoufles, Zoccoli, Shoes, Boots, and Other Raised and High Heels |
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This website is designed to provide insight and hints on recreating and constructing historical raised and high heels, such as chopines, pantoufles, zoccoli, and the like. I have based my chopine and high heel construction techniques on extant examples, written documentation, pictorial evidence, and educated guesses where information is not available. You will also notice that this website is mainly dedicated to the use of the chopine and heel from the 15th to the beginning of the 17th century, but I certainly am interested in other types of footwear as well. Feel free to email me with any questions or comments!
Last Updated: 6/30/10 - It's been about six months since the last update, though I have not been a complete slacker since then. However, only one piece has really "qualified" for publication to the website, and it is a new pair of late 16th C. shoes with a stacked leather heel. Do check it out below! Additionally, I will be listing updates to the site so you don't have to go digging for it on your own. - I now have a source for actual boar bristles! If you're interested in acquiring some, email me, and I'll be able to get you some. - Added Lesson 7: Late 16th C. Shoes (Stacked Leather) to the site. - Added a new photo of boar bristles to the Basic Techniques page. - Added a new photo of the Ashmolean heels to the Pictorial page in the Pictorial Commentary. - Updated my email address - make a note of it! |
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Written Documentation and References Pictorial Commentary Basic Techniques Acknowledgements Useful Links Lesson 1: Late 16th C. Venetian Chopines (Cork) Lesson 2: Mid 16th C. Pantoufles (Cork) Lesson 3: Late 16th C. Venetian Chopines (Wood) Lesson 4: 1582 Tartar Boots (Stacked Leather) Lesson 5: 1750 Mens Shoes (Wood) Lesson 6: Early 17th C. Mules (Wood) Lesson 7: Late 16th C. Shoes (Stacked Leather) |
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Nota Bene: You will notice that this site is very simple in construction, yet detailed in information.
I prefer to get right to the material, rather than wasting time constructing fancy webpages. =)
I would also note that all pictures are copywrited by their respective owners,
either myself, or the party referenced in the caption.