15th Century

Pattens were overshoes that were worn on the outside of normal shoes. They served to lift the foot further from the mud and muck and keep the feet dry and clean. Pattens do not have a complete upper, usually consisting of only straps which hold the patten on the foot. The sole is generally made out of wood and may have nails hammered into it to provide better traction on wet ground. (more text about pattens)

Curved toe patten (left foot)

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