Rare Victorian Button Boots from the Early 1900s

Collector Commentary

Early 1910s Victorian button boots represent a narrow window in footwear manufacturing when leather-cotton composite construction was standard for mid-tier boots—a technique largely abandoned by the 1920s. The khaki-and-black colorway suggests either workwear or transitional civilian/military styling from the WWI era. Size 29.5 cm (roughly US 11–11.5 men's) and the hybrid material combination make authentication against reproduction pieces important; condition issues like the 2 cm tear near button placement directly impact wearability and display appeal for costume historians and period-clothing collectors. Japanese domestic provenance and un-restored state are valued by historical textiles collectors who prioritize original patina over cosmetic condition.