If you have created looks in the Gothic style, or just love fashion history, Gothic, Victorian style, you probably know Victorian boots. The second and more popular name is granny boots.

What Victorian boots look like

Ankle boots with lace-up or button fastening, with a narrow nose and low heels. Two-tone models are not uncommon. If you compare them with other models of shoes, they have a lot in common with ankle boots, but they often have a lower height.

From the history of shoes

In Western European fashion, the heel appeared in the 16th century and was an inch (about 2.5 cm) high. Two centuries later, the heel has tripled. Since only the upper class could afford such shoes, they were referred to as "well-heeled" (now the word is used to mean "rich"). And, of course, heels were not only an indicator of a privileged position (these shoes were not suitable for running or physical work), but literally allowed their owners to look down at ordinary people.

So, back to our Victorian ankle boots, which appeared in the 19th century. At first, they were also fashion for the elite, but at the beginning of the 20th century they were put on by working women. In the 1960s, glory returned to ankle boots, but in a lace-up version.



In the 1960-1970s, it became fashionable to walk and perform in boots. For example, Stevie Nicks, lead singer of Fleetwood Mac, wore to concerts and filming, combining with long black skirts to create the image of a witch.

Nowadays they can be seen infrequently. Nowadays, Victorian boots are worn by followers of the Gothic subculture and its branches, as well as creative girls who like unusual images with elements of historical costume.




Easiest to combine with dress in gothic stylebut if the dress is too long, no one will see your wonderful witch boots. Therefore, choose calm sets with a short skirt, with culottes, with shorts or skinny. A beautiful look can be created in combination with a mallet dress. In general, you should not hide these shoes, including under jeans.

If you are afraid that the boots will visually make your legs shorter, remember - solid solid tights that match the color will visually stretch your leg, and you will not lose height.