The Ft Ligonier is what I wear. I, along with our club members, was lucky enough to tour the archive basement at the museum at Fort Ligonier in Ligonier, PA. We were given photo copies of archived documents and drawings for patterns that were there. I have made both styles except I haven't made the leg wraps for the winter wear. The footwear is all made the same, but the winters are as large as needed for wool blanket material, wool skin (Booties), or other fir or hair on hide liners for warmth. If sewn in the correct stitching, every time you scuff against a rock or other abrasive item you weaken or cut the thread, sinew, and even leather. The collar is leather raised to lace on with the long lace to help snug the boot to the foot. The collar then is folded/lowered over the lace to protect it. The high side can be lowered as a secondary collar, or to cool the ankle area in hot weather.
Ft Ligonier shoe with sheepskin liner
my sewing alternative instructions. Left is documented sewing.
This is the documented sheet from the Ft Ligonier Historical Society. The original is in their archives in their basement. Members of our group were honored to receive a privite tour of the basement. OMG- Wow!!!.
Ft Ligonier summer boot, shoe or moc. They're whatever you call them.
