1800s Early Women’s Half Boots, British, as worn by Jane Austen and her family and the Bridgerton ladies. Walking was encouraged for women so lace-up half-boots became a popular replacement for flimsy slippers for outdoor wear. Made of nankeen, a durable, yellow-colored, natural cotton from China or from colored leather. via Victoria and Albert Museum, London, UK. collections.vam.ac.uk<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In Bridgerton and Jane Austen years, people were encouraged to partake in outdoor pursuits to maintain good health so walking became a daily pastime. Fragile slippers were worn for balls and evening events but for walking sturdier shoes were needed, In the early 1800s, these were typically made of leather, had a very small heel, slightly rounded toes and were laced up on the top.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"![\"1800s](\"https:\/\/suzilove.files.wordpress.com\/2021\/02\/1800s-early-womens-half-boots-british.-walking-was-encouraged-for-women-so-lace-up-half-boots-became-a-popular-replacement-for-flimsy-slippers-for-outdoor-wear.-made-of-nankeen-a-durable.jpg?w=363\")
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