Uniform Trousers and boots

[Col.Will B.Havoc]

Can anyone suggest a good source for field uniform trousers of the late 1890's and early 1900's? One that has a reasonably timely
delivery and affordable? The Two principal vendors that I have seen seem to think that all re-enactors are wealthy! Also a source for afforable officer's boots that aren't civil war style? Things are difficult for those of us in Los Angeles, resource wise.

[Texas Lawdog]

Coon Creek.

[liten]

1890 to 1900 late i w, span am era, the quatermaster store is another one they a little more expendsive , but at you no what your geting,  5 button sack coat for the period , the troueses best to go infantry, they a lot cheaper, for the boots, fall creek sutlers , they a good price and look good.  gud luck

[Drydock]

Another possible option here:  As a full Colonel, assigned to staff, you wear dark blue trousers with no stripe.  Find a pair of dress wool pants that match your blouse.

[Trailrider]

For boots, you might try a pair of black Wellingtons.  Since you won't be tucking the trowsers (sic) into the tops, they will do quite nicely (provided you aren't trying to fit a set of orthodics into boots sized before you needed the inserts!     Gotta get me a new pair, soon!

[Pitspitr]

If you can find a pair of East German army boots they provide a similar look and the last ones I bought were about $25. (I wear them to kick around the farm) The soles, of course, aren't correct and the toe is a little too round, but they are somewhere to start until you can afford better.