NATIVEARTH

03/17/2026

We are making footwear and accessories for you every day! Thank you for 33 years of support, you keep our hearts happy and our lights on!

10/24/2025

Hello, I'm sending updated news from Nativearth. We have received notice from the Marketplace Director of the Renaissance Pleasure Faire that Renaissance Entertainment Productions, (REP) will not be extending our contract for the 2026 season.
After 18 years in this show, I’m bewildered and distressed by this letter. Additionally, I've spoken to other handmade artists who are not welcomed back. We are confused by this direction REP has taken.
In yesteryears, at many events across the country, banners were hung at our doors proudly displaying our handmade status. We felt protected and honored. Isn't this exactly how the originator of Living History, Phyllis Patterson, envisioned the Pleasure Faire over 70 years ago?
REP in the past has protected handmade artists, giving the Pleasure Faire a distinctive status while presenting the best of the best. However, in my 32 years cobbling footwear and accessories, I've watched the Renaissance Arena change. This new marketplace is most certainly diminished if Handmade is being eliminated.
Will our Patrons spend the day at Faire looking for the exceptional quality products they are used to finding? How long will it take our patrons to discover the Faire is offering what they can find online? Will Handmade Artists survive, when they are no longer invited to sell what they have created?
Most Patrons and Participants are savvy experts and understand they are being offered a product that is not mass produced. They enter Nativearth and are exposed to the history of cobbling and our historic footwear origins. They are guided to a throne where we look at their feet, speak of their concerns and listen to them. Our fittings are personal and important in achieving the best possible fit. Our passion is evident; we are honored by each connection.
Does the Pleasure Faire and our Nativearth mission align? Regrettably, I think not!
Sincerely,
Lee Ann Granville

08/21/2025

𝕱𝖆𝖎𝖗𝖊 𝕻𝖊𝖔𝖕𝖑𝖊 𝕱𝖆𝖘𝖍𝖎𝖔𝖓 𝕾𝖍𝖔𝖜 ✨👞
At the Renaissance Faire, no two costumes are the same — yet one thing ties them together: Nativearth shoes. Pirates, nobles, jesters, rogues, druids, and fae… all walk their stories on soles we’ve stitched by hand in Mariposa, CA.

From the joust field to the mead hall, our shoes travel everywhere — carrying each character’s magic step by step.

⚔️👑🎭 Which tribe are you? Drop your faire persona (or dream costume) in the comments below — bonus points if you share a picture in your Nativearth shoes!

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08/20/2025

🔥 𝕱𝖗𝖔𝖒 𝕾𝖙𝖔𝖛𝖊𝖙𝖔𝖕 𝖙𝖔 𝕿𝖆𝖇𝖑𝖊 — 𝕮𝖔𝖔𝖐 𝕷𝖎𝖐𝖊 𝖆𝖓 𝕬𝖗𝖙𝖎𝖘𝖆𝖓

Meet our handcrafted bullhide leather Cast Iron Bundle — where rugged function meets timeless style. Whether you’re cooking over a campfire, hosting a holiday feast, or simply making Sunday breakfast, these pieces will make your kitchen feel legendary.

Your bundle includes:
🍳 Skillet Handle Cover – A secure, stylish grip for maneuvering hot cast iron.
🥘 Two Single Layer Potholders – Wrap around pot handles for comfort & heat protection.
🍽 Table Trivet – Elegant, durable bullhide for serving sizzling dishes with flair.
✂ Scissor Cover – Keep your tools organized and protected in artisan leather.
✨ Optional Double Layer Sleeve Potholder – Extra protection for high-heat cooking.

✔ Heat resistant — tested at 500°F and we felt nothing.
✔ Premium bullhide leather
✔ Crafted in Mariposa, CA

🎁 Why wait for the holiday rush?
Whether it’s for Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, Yule, New Year’s, Lunar New Year, Valentine’s Day… or just to treat yourself, now is the perfect time to order. Our pieces are handmade, so getting your gifts early ensures they’ll be ready in time for the big day — and built to last for many more.

🛒 Upgrade your kitchen & shop early ➡ https://nativearth.net/product/cast-iron-bundle/

08/19/2025

🏛️ Slides with a Story — From Ancient Streets to Faire Grounds

Some shoes are made for walking… ours are made for wandering through history.

From Roman roads to Renaissance revelry, our Slide-style shoes blend biblical origins, Greek grace, and Nativearth craftsmanship to bring you comfort that lasts far beyond the season.

✨ Our Slide Collection Includes:

Go-Go Slides – Double-tab & toe-thong with soft deerskin lacing. Lightweight, water-friendly, and built from 8–9 oz. bullhide for long-lasting wear.

Ghillie Slides – A thong-free option with historic flair, fully adjustable to fit narrow or wide feet.

Open Toe Slides – Minimalist elegance with an airy open toe. Perfect for warm days and relaxed costumes.

Mule Slides – Easy slip-on comfort, with or without a heel strap & buckle. Versatile for casual or costumed looks.

Fuzzy Slippers – Faire morning? Cozy camp? These are your go-to for soft, warm indulgence.

⭐ All styles feature:

Suede footbed on a cushioned neoprene base for cloud-like comfort.

Premium bullhide or deerskin for durability.

Unisex sizing & adjustable fit.

Authentic design lines from the ancient world.

Whether you’re splashing through a stream, crossing a dusty festival path, or lounging in the camp tent, there’s a Nativearth Slide waiting to step into your story.

🛒 Explore the collection here:
https://nativearth.net/product-category/handmade-leather-footwear/footwear/slides/

08/18/2025

📏 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐩 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭 — 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐅𝐢𝐭 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐢𝐭𝐬!

At Nativearth, every pair of shoes is made to walk your path—whether your feet fit perfectly into our standard unisex sizes (4–15) or need a custom pattern made just for you.

🛒 Standard Sizes – Order right from our cart!
Just tell us your usual American street shoe size. If you’re not sure, a quick foot tracing and measurement will help us guide you to the perfect fit.

👞 Custom Sizes – Because your feet deserve more than “close enough.”
High arches? Bunions? Narrow heels? Orthotics? We’ll create a shoe that works with your feet, not against them. Simply follow our tracing instructions, send us your measurements, and we’ll craft a pattern as unique as you are.

👣 How to measure:

Stand on a ruler or tape measure with your heel against a wall.

Measure the length (heel to longest toe) and width (widest point).

For custom patterns, have a friend trace both feet using our downloadable form.

🎯 Find all the details and download our foot tracing templates here:
https://nativearth.net/sizing/

Because whether you’re marching into battle, dancing ‘til the moon sets, or strolling the faire, the right fit changes everything.



https://nativearth.net/sizing/

Sizing We offer footwear in STANDARD and CUSTOM sizes. Standard: In stock items may be ordered from our shopping cart…We make our footwear in Standard UNISEX Sizes 4-15 (whole sizes only) To help us ensure the best possible fit, we ask that you provide your normal American street size. If you are ...

08/15/2025

👞 𝕮𝖔𝖇𝖇𝖑𝖊𝖗 𝕮𝖔𝖓𝖋𝖊𝖘𝖘𝖎𝖔𝖓 👞

Our cobblers once made a pair of boots so comfortable they broke the laws of physics. The boots refused to stay on the floor — they hovered politely at ankle height, waiting for your feet to arrive.

We keep them locked in a heavily guarded vault… mostly because we’re afraid they’ll float off and start a new life in Paris.

🖤 Nativearth — where comfort is a science… and occasionally, a hazard.

08/14/2025

𝑯𝒐𝒘 𝒕𝒐 𝑳𝒂𝒄𝒆 𝒀𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝑩𝒐𝒐𝒕𝒔 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝑴𝒂𝒙𝒊𝒎𝒖𝒎 𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒕 & 𝑺𝒕𝒚𝒍𝒆

The right lacing can make all the difference — from keeping your boots secure during a full day at faire to adding that perfect finishing touch to your costume. Whether you’re aiming for a classic period look or maximum all-day comfort, we’ve got you covered.

Find all our lacing instructions — including step-by-step printables and easy-to-follow videos — right on our website. No matter which Nativearth style you own, you’ll learn the best way to lace them for both fit and flair.

📲 Start here: https://nativearth.net/lacing-and-care-instruction/

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Lacing & Care Instruction Playlist 5 Videos How to Stretch Nativearth Shoes 2:33 Lacing Nativearth Button Boots 3:11 Sewing Button onto Nativearth Boots & Shoes 3:08 Lacing Your Ghillie 1:47 Lacing Your Sandal 2:35

08/13/2025

🧵 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐞𝐬 🧵

Our shoes are made to last — and with a little care, they’ll serve you faithfully for years.

𝐅𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠:
A snug fit at first is normal. With wear, your shoes will gain a bit of length and width for a custom feel.

𝐂𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠:

Brush off dirt and dust.

Clean gently with water and a drop of mild soap or saddle soap.

Stuff with newspaper to help them dry and hold shape.

𝐍𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫:

Apply Hubbard’s Shoe Grease, leather seam sealer, or even a touch of hand cream to keep your shoes supple and water-resistant.

Treat them well and they’ll reward you with comfort, style, and years of adventures.

💡 Pro Tip: Make leather care part of your seasonal routine so your shoes stay as beautiful as the day you bought them.

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08/12/2025

𝑾𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝑨𝒓𝒆 𝑶𝒖𝒓 𝑪𝒖𝒔𝒕𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒓𝒔 𝑺𝒂𝒚𝒊𝒏𝒈?

✨ What Our Customers Are Saying About Nativearth ✨

From coast to coast, our customers don’t just wear our handmade shoes — they rave about them. Here’s what they’ve told us:

💬 “WOW, a GRAND SLAM! I’m a quality engineer and your craftsmanship is second to none. If I was Consumer Reports, you’d get top marks.” — Norman, Santa Cruz, CA

💬 “SOFT. FLEXIBLE. SPRINGY. WELL-MADE. JUST THE COLOR I WANTED. PERFECT FIT. INSTANTLY COMFORTABLE. They even know my dance moves already!” — Laurie (Mesmera), Dancing at the Speed of Delight

💬 “These are the first shoes I’ve owned in my adult life that didn’t give me blisters during the breaking-in process.” — Jodi M. del Pozo Attwood

💬 “Shoes with intelligent design that respects the beauty, form, and function of the human foot. Handcrafted. Made to last. Easy to repair and resole.” — Dr. Chris Hutcheson, Chiropractor

💬 “They fit perfect. I love them. You’ve totally spoiled me — I don’t want to wear ‘regular’ shoes anymore!” — Cheryl L. Ritchie

Your story could be next.
📸 Post your Nativearth shoes in action and tell us why you love them in the comments!

🛒 If you haven’t felt the magic yet, browse our latest handmade shoes here: https://nativearth.net/product-category/handmade-leather-footwear/

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08/08/2025

𝑻𝒊𝒏𝒚 𝑮𝒍𝒂𝒅𝒊𝒂𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒔 𝑼𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒆!

⚔️ Hear ye, hear ye! The arena awaits!
Nativearth Child Ocotillos: inspired by Roman & Greek sandals, built for tiny gladiators ready to conquer the playground (and maybe a juice box or two).

Soft bullhide, comfy insoles, sturdy soles — because even the fiercest toddler warrior needs proper gear.

🏟️ Renaissance Faire tested. Playground approved.

Then & Now:
The Colosseum echoed with cheers.
Your house? With the battle cry: “Mooooom!” 🏰👶⚔️

Parents: what’s the funniest “battle” your little gladiator has fought this week?

08/07/2025

𝑷𝒓𝒂𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒍 𝑷𝒂𝒓𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑪𝒉𝒐𝒊𝒄𝒆
Parenting is full of choices — make one that lasts.

Nativearth children’s shoes are built to go the distance:
✅ Durable conveyor belt soles
✅ Washable bullhide leather
✅ Adjustable lacing for growing feet
✅ Handmade with care in Mariposa, CA

Instead of shoes that wear out in weeks, choose footwear designed for comfort, longevity, and play.

🌎 Eco-conscious, faire-ready, and parent approved.

What’s the toughest test your kids’ shoes have faced? Drop it in the comments!

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