Re-enactment Shoes

General information

Foxblade Trading is the trade name of Tod Booth. I have been making leatherwork for over 30 years. Originally I made saddle bags, tool rolls and motorcycle seat covers. I started making leatherwork for my own use in historic re-enactment and it wasn't long before I was asked to make my friends things. As I have always had an interest in history I already had a large library to refer to for accurate examples. As time progressed so did word of my work and I started supplying museums, national organisations, TV/film companies, historic interpreters, theatres, as well as historic re-enactors.
I made the decision to go back to college and studied at Tresham Institute and gained my City and Guilds in shoemaking. The knowledge I gained along with the examples I have seen in museums and collections meant that I could make accurate footwear using traditional techniques and authentic materials. I also realised that not everyone wants bespoke footwear this can be because of price or because they need something at short notice. Working with a small shoemaking company I developed a range of off the peg footwear at reasonable prices. The designs are taken from existing examples or contemporary pictures. In general the uppers are hand sewn and the soles and machined. The designs have now been copied but when you buy from me you are buying form a qualified shoemaker and not a reseller. I now hold what I believe is the biggest stock of full leather historic footwear in the UK.
I specialise in making the unusual and one offs. As well as an experienced and qualified leatherworker I am qualified as an Engineer and have worked in the Engineering Industry for most of my working life. Because of this I can design and manufacture items to your specification, everything I make is completely handmade, I use no machines.

If you are looking for quality workmanship from someone who knows about leatherwork and shoes I can help. To contact me please email or ring me.