Victorian Boots

Fall and Holiday 1987. From the catalogue: “Walking boots that travel smartly with a skirt are the legacy of the Victorians, who charted awesome mileage on foot while carrying on conversations worthy of Jane Austin. Ours, as trim a pair as ever roved, are made in Italy of soft, pebble-grained calfskin with leather lining and insoles. Boots that boost the sole as well as the spirit.”

About The Author

Robyn Adams
Robyn's fascination with Banana Republic began in 1984 when her Alaskan adventurer father began buying the clothing and giving her the catalogs. She loved the clothes and as an artist she was drawn to the illustrations. She went on to study illustration at art college in BR's hometown of San Francisco and worked for years as a background artist for animation. She is now based in Oakland, CA as a graphic designer and illustrator with Secret Fan Base . She's been collecting and archiving at Abandoned Republic since 2011.

4 Comments

  • JERRI JAMES on October 2, 2022

    i just pulled my box of Banana Republic Edwardian boots off my top closet shelf to see if they sit fit after 40 years and they DO! yay! same beautiful leather. they are almost identical to yours but not as tall. i would have gotten the Victorian if they’d been available. do you still wear them? i’d love to send you a pic of mine. anyway, i was just googling BR Edwardian boots and you popped up. so nice to see i’m not the only one that appreciates. 🙂

  • JERRI JAMES on October 2, 2022

    oh, and, ps, my box has a walt whitman verse: Afoot and light-hearted i take to the open road. Healthy, free, the world before me. ahhh i love these shoes!

  • Kathy on September 21, 2024

    These Victorian boots were my favorite footwear for years; finally wore out believe it or not!
    Looking to replace them, as crazy as that sounds 😉 I’m a 7.5-8 size, if anyone can part with them I’m interested; thank you!

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