Black Leather High-Button Mid-Calf Boots

Victorian Late / Bustle · 1880s-1890s · American

These are women's high-button boots typical of the 1880s, extending to mid-calf height with approximately twenty small black buttons running up the front closure. The boots are constructed from black leather with a moderate heel of about two inches. The toe is pointed but not extremely narrow, characteristic of the period's footwear silhouette. The leather shows a smooth finish with some visible wear and patina. The button closure system was the dominant fastening method for women's boots during this era, requiring a button hook for dressing. The shaft fits closely to the leg, providing support and modesty expected in Victorian women's footwear.