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4 Benefits of Vibram Soles for Your Handmade Footwear

It is definitely worth investing in the best quality when choosing Vibram (pronounced “vee-bram”) soles for your custom bespoke medieval moccasins and boots. When you invest in the best quality components for your medieval moccasin footwear, the benefits repay you immediately, over and above the slight increase in price. Vibram soles are a branded type of sole that is famous for high quality and performance. Often called the “gold standard” type of sole when it comes to outdoor footwear, the VIBRAM […]

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CELTIC SHOES- Our Nod to Modern Fashion Barefoot Freedom

CELTIC SHOES- Our Nod to Modern Fashion Barefoot Freedom Celtic History and Heritage So much of the information of the ancient Celtic peoples’ clothing and footwear has been largely lost and forgotten. However, several museums that hold artifacts of the Celtic original footwear include the National Museum of Ireland in Kildare St Dublin, Armagh and Belfast Museums, and the London Museum of Archaeology. Research into the archives has informed the design and making of Celtic footwear, reproduced and worn today […]

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THE GHILLIE – TRADITIONAL DANCE SHOES

THE GHILLIE – TRADITIONAL DANCE SHOES What is a ghillie shoe? Ghillies are a type of soft leather shoe used for Irish and Scottish dancing. Ghillie shoes are specifically designed footwear that is worn by men, women, and children for several types of folk dancing. They are buttery soft handcrafted leather shoes, similar to ballet shoes. Ghillie dance shoes are worn by women in Irish dance, by men and women in Scottish country dance, and by men and women in Scottish […]

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2026 Schedule of Events

Medieval Moccasins to Step into 2026 Renaissance Festivals! As autumn’s vibrant colors fade and winter’s chill approaches, the anticipation for the upcoming festival season begins to build. In 2026, Medieval Moccasins is thrilled to announce our participation in three of the most enchanting Renaissance festivals: the Sherwood Forest Festival, the Scarborough Renaissance Festival, and the Maryland Renaissance Festival. Each event offers a unique experience, and we are excited to showcase our handcrafted leather footwear at all three. Sherwood Forest Festival: […]

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2025 Schedule of Events

Medieval Moccasins to Step into 2025 Renaissance Festivals! As autumn’s vibrant colors fade and winter’s chill approaches, the anticipation for the upcoming festival season begins to build. In 2025, Medieval Moccasins is thrilled to announce our participation in three of the most enchanting Renaissance festivals: the Sherwood Forest Festival, the Scarborough Renaissance Festival, and the Maryland Renaissance Festival. Each event offers a unique experience, and we are excited to showcase our handcrafted leather footwear at all three. Sherwood Forest Festival: […]

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How to Clean Your Medieval Moccasins

What ho, happy feet family! With a little care, your Medieval Moccasins should give you years of comfort and wear. Here are some helpful tips to keep them clean and long-lasting! There are 3 kinds of leather, and they are cleaned in different ways (Regular, Metallic, and Suede). Make sure to keep in mind the type of leather so you can care for them effectively! Light cleaning (monthly): Once you start to notice dirt and scuffs, it’s time to wipe […]

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Handmade Shoes for YOUR Feet

What We Do: We Make Shoes for YOUR Feet In these modern days, many a company doth throw about terms such as handcrafted, handmade, or homemade with nary a true understanding of their import. But when the humble artisans at Medieval Moccasins declare such terms, we speak with earnestness and truth. Each stage of our production is wrought from the ground up within our own abode, nestled at the edge of the rugged Texas Hill Country. Here, we trace our […]

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