Californio Boots/Shoes

Started by WaddWatsonEllis, January 17, 2012, 06:14:05 PM

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WaddWatsonEllis

January 17, 2012, 06:14:05 PM
Hello,

I have been doing some research with very little success.

It seems that all the male California foot wear was simply worn out and discarded  ....

Written references describe them as lower than a Brogan but a high enough to protect the ankle from spur strap chafe.

Somewhat like a Chukka boot with a pointy toe.

I have heard modern boots somewhat like these called Botinas in Portuguese, but with elastic gores rather than buckles or Laces ...

So if ANYONE has any info on this boot ... or in a perfect world, a SOURCE, p;ease get back to me ... here in this forum, PM or emall me (my address is on my profile)
My moniker is my great grandfather's name. He served with the 2nd Florida Mounted Regiment in the Civil War. Afterward, he came home, packed his wife into a wagon, and was one of the first NorteAmericanos on the Frio River southwest of San Antonio ..... Kinda where present day Dilley is ...

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