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Viking Boots, Oseberg

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  • Period: 800 AD to 1000 AD
  • Material: Oiled leather
  • Color: Dark brown
  • Thickness of leather sole: 5 mm
  • Thickness of rubber sole: 10 mm
  • Thickness of upper leather: 2.5 mm
  • Handmade and therefore slight variations may occur.
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Viking shoes based on a find from the Oseberg ship burial in Norway. They are made in oiled leather that has been dyed dark brown. The tough leather sole is fixed with stable nails, rather than being only sewn on as in the originals. They also come with a rubber sole variant for those wanting extra durability.

Product number: 2573

High instep: If you have a high instep, it is possible to carefully widen the T-shaped cut on the boots. Simply widen the cut on both sides with a pair of scissors tiny bits at a time till they fit you. The area is marked out with a green circle in one of the images, and the widened cut area with red.

Historical shoes obviously do not compare to modern shoes in terms of durability or comfort. Unless you have bought the rubber sole variant, avoid using them a lot on modern surfaces, such as concrete, asphalt, gravel and so forth that can wear down the sole. It is also possible to fit them with insoles to increase durability, comfort and isolation from water and cold. Vikings would have traditionally used thicker wool socks.

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Exceptionally well crafted boots with
Review by Jean-Francois B. on 4 Aug 2024 review stating Exceptionally well crafted boots with
Exceptionally well crafted boots with an authentic feel and look. I'm very pleased with size and comfort. Every items bought in this order far exceeded expectetions. A first time buyer that will definitely be back. Skål!
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Sinuhe V.
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5.0 star rating
06/14/24
Good first impression
Review by Sinuhe V. on 14 Jun 2024 review stating Good first impression
I was looking for boots with historical accuracy and rubber soles since, most of the time, we recreate on cement or asphalt, and I didn't want to have to resort to additions to leather soles. The first impression has been very good. The finish is of good quality and the leather has a very nice patina. Perhaps at first, the leather seems a little stiff, but after wearing them around the house for a few hours, you can see how they settle in.

On the battlefield, the boots react well. They are quite comfortable throughout the day and hold up well to mud and rain. In addition, they clean very well with a brush, recovering their original patina.

The size guide and comments from other users have been very useful. I have taken one more size than I usually wear and they fit me perfectly. They also allow me to wear thick socks if I need to. I have not used the cutting guide although it is very good that this option is indicated on the product page. Opening the leather strips wide is enough for me.
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Mads D.
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2.0 star rating
04/05/24
Runs really really small
Review by Mads D. on 5 Apr 2024 review stating Runs really really small
I ordered a half size larger, they are still about a whole size too small. They ripped the skin off my toes
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John S.
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Don't pass this up!!
Review by John S. on 8 Jan 2023 review stating Don't pass this up!!
Service with Grimfrost is amazing the website is always updated with price and availability. Every time I order I get up to shipping information. Here's a small group of items I've purchased from Grimfrost the boots , bag, and belt along with the Raven head knife. I purchased a year ago and have some character to them due to wearing at our Ohio Renaissance festival. For other reviews.

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John S.
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Don't pass this up!!
Review by John S. on 8 Jan 2023 review stating Don't pass this up!!
Service with Grimfrost is amazing the website is always updated with price and availability. Every time I order I get up to shipping information. Here's a small group of items I've purchased from Grimfrost the boots , bag, and belt along with the Raven head knife. I purchased a year ago and have some character to them due to wearing at our Ohio Renaissance festival. For other reviews.

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Gary j.
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04/22/22
Perfect craftsmanship. Fast delivery. The
Review by Gary j. on 22 Apr 2022 review stating Perfect craftsmanship. Fast delivery. The
Perfect craftsmanship. Fast delivery. The real thing. Thank you Grim Frost.
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Houston C.
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Awesome
Review by Houston C. on 10 Jan 2022 review stating Awesome
I absolutely love it . I need armor now!
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Houston C.
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Awesome
Review by Houston C. on 10 Jan 2022 review stating Awesome
I absolutely love it . I need armor now!
Website worked great in my searches. Shipping was super fast . They had a huge selection , you could get lost searching the pages 😝
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Brock J.
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Great quality
Review by Brock J. on 21 Nov 2021 review stating Great quality
The boots are of great quality. I opted for the rubber soles so that they last longer.

Note that they run small. The design comes to a fairly sharp point, so I would recommend going a size larger than normal shoes to ensure toe room especially if you put any sort of comfort insole.

But the quality of the boots are not in question. Just be sure you're getting the correct size. If I had time to deal with shipping back and forth I would have exchanged mine for one size larger, but I had a festival to attend. I wore them all day and my toes were a bit cramped, but I survived. I'll have to continue to wear them in before they fit just right.
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Samuel F.
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06/10/21
Superb Boots
Review by Samuel F. on 10 Jun 2021 review stating Superb Boots
I took my time choosing these boots, I wanted something historically authentic, whilst also being sturdy & comfortable, and I was not disappointed. The leather & construction are high quality, & they look great! The first pair I ordered came in a little tight, so I returned them for a larger pair. I would recommend buying one size larger than usual, then using a modern insole to improve the comfort of the boot. I did this, & they fit perfectly & are great to wear… I could work, walk, or fight in these all day!
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Kristopher A.
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06/02/21
Oseberg boots
Review by Kristopher A. on 2 Jun 2021 review stating Oseberg boots
They were exactly what I was looking for, very nice quality. The order was quick as usual!!! Love Grimfrost!!
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Hanno K.
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4.0 star rating
03/10/21
Seems like good quality
Review by Hanno K. on 10 Mar 2021 review stating Seems like good quality
Seems like good quality
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Mark C.
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02/13/21
Viking boots! Fit for mighty warriors!
Review by Mark C. on 13 Feb 2021 review stating Viking boots! Fit for mighty warriors!
Have to admit alway worrying about ordering shoes due to size difference but have to say the size was chart really helped and this bad boys fit very nicely, also they have a guide where you can cut to make it fit more if you had wider feet, I have wide feet but they fit me fine. Just take it easy when you first put them on and give chance before a cut.

I went for rubber sole, as to allow walking on modern surfaces and looking forward to wearing them more.

Lovely colour that fits all looks and can be wore with most outfits. Feel of them is perfect and they are not likely to feel loose when walking. I'm pretty much over the moon with them and the price is very reasonable.
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Eli J.
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01/30/20
Beautiful boots
Review by Eli J. on 30 Jan 2020 review stating Beautiful boots
These are very beautiful boots. Just need to put some oil on them to help break them in.
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Sönke W.
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Satisfied but ...
Review by Sönke W. on 14 Aug 2019 review stating Satisfied but ...
I did purchase the Viking boots Oseberg in size 43 and am very satisfied with the used material and color, Unfortunately, they are too tight over the instep so had to change them 3cm with the shoemaker, otherwise I would not come in the boot.
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Chris S.
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05/18/19
Well made!
Review by Chris S. on 18 May 2019 review stating Well made!
These boots look amazing and are very durable. I’m beyond happy with my purchase. I highly recommend this product. Grimfrost is my go to for anything Norse.