Button Up Bootie
A much younger version of myself once went up to my mother and said, “I want witch shoes”.
“Well, Samantha, Halloween is a few months off.”
“No, Mom, I want witch shoes to wear every day.”
And so it began. Before I could even reach the drug store shelf that had the black hair dye on it, I wanted pointy toed, button up Victorian style boots. I also would have graciously accepted a pointy hat, but thankfully, Mom knew better than I did.
Authentic Wool Victorian Button Ups circa 1900 † Granny Black Mid-Calf
Midnight Stroll Booties † Amelia Lace Ups
*Don’t judge those by the photo. I have a pair, and they are actually super cute on.
Tags: Goth Fashion, gothic lolita, shoes, steampunk, victorian fashion
January 28th, 2009 at 7:56 AM
I have a pair of the stark boots and they are very comfy although don’t seem like they will be lasting too long, which makes me sad because I love them.
January 28th, 2009 at 8:46 AM
Kristy Victoria – I have a pair from the same company, and thought the same thing, so I just ordered 2! They were so cheap I figured ($20 a pair), why not?
January 28th, 2009 at 9:28 AM
Thank goodness vintage victorian boots aren’t anywhere near my size or I would be crying. Sheplers has a nice selection of victorian boots. I bought these 9″ Victorian dress boots this past summer and they are wonderful.
January 28th, 2009 at 10:41 AM
Oh Victorian boots…those were my first shoe love. Still are. I’m thinking of rekindling the romance this year.
January 28th, 2009 at 5:28 PM
I just stumbled across this blog a couple days ago and I’m in love with it.
Nice work, seriously.
January 28th, 2009 at 11:02 PM
Iam weak- I immediatly bought the splendor boots…. I cant wait to wear them ….
January 30th, 2009 at 5:45 AM
I have Belle Epoque shoes. I love it.
These are so beautiful !^-^
January 30th, 2009 at 2:42 PM
I just want to publicly express my loathing of the word “bootie”. It’s no one’s fault. That is all.
January 30th, 2009 at 6:30 PM
Zoetica, I couldn’t agree more. It makes me think of babies and knitting for babies.
January 30th, 2009 at 8:42 PM
I too am happiest in victorian lace ups, though they can be hard to come by. Thanks for a terrific selection!
January 31st, 2009 at 1:33 PM
I cannot believe I forgot to add Fluevog to this list – Dame Agnes. Thanks to reader Feen for reminding me!
February 14th, 2009 at 10:03 PM
I love your aste in boots! I’ve been thinking about actually making a pair of spats to be worn over shoes just to dress them up on occassion.
November 30th, 2009 at 10:15 PM
anybody know where I can get honest to god high button boots ( not wit heels over 3 inch, and no zipper or other stuff) in a women’s size 10 1/2 or 11?