Cream Cotton Canvas Lace-Up Ankle Boots

Empire / Regency · 1810s · British

A pair of ankle-height boots featuring cream-colored cotton canvas uppers with horizontal ribbed texture. The boots lace up the front with multiple eyelets and leather laces. The toe section is constructed from smooth tan leather, creating a two-tone design typical of early 19th century footwear. The silhouette is narrow and close-fitting to the ankle, with a low heel and pointed toe characteristic of Regency period shoes. The cotton canvas upper provides a more casual alternative to the silk or leather boots worn by the upper classes, suggesting these were practical everyday footwear for the emerging middle class during the Empire period.