Just in case you haven’t figured it on your own yet, Aziraphale wears dress boots — specifically a model known as Balmoral boots. It was designed for Prince Albert, Queen Victoria’s husband, to be used in the rural setting of the estate he purchased for his wife away from London. - ThreadSky

youryurigoddess.bsky.social • 98 days ago

Just in case you haven’t figured it on your own yet, Aziraphale wears dress boots — specifically a model known as Balmoral boots. It was designed for Prince Albert, Queen Victoria’s husband, to be used in the rural setting of the estate he purchased for his wife away from London.

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wellthumbed.bsky.social•97 days ago

I love those boots. I’ve been told no more boots by that stupid sensible part of my brain, but clearly it doesn’t know what it’s talking about.

youryurigoddess.bsky.social•96 days ago

A struggle we all quite intimately know, but still can’t help ourselves from plunging deep into it.

wellthumbed.bsky.social•96 days ago

Feet first. Cause we’ve gotta make sure they fit😉

youryurigoddess.bsky.social•96 days ago

Big grin!

tiggetyboo.bsky.social•97 days ago

Can I put this here? People are asking for his boots. I happened to find a cheaper seller on Etsy. According to the reviews, fans seem to buy from this maker.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/1444765996/angel-aziraphale-shoes-good-omens?click_key=33cb324ec3af313e9825ccb45dc80a4f628980cd%3A1444765996&click_sum=8ea7c658&ref=shop_home_active_31&frs=1

youryurigoddess.bsky.social•98 days ago

Even though Victoria’s role as the ruling monarch required her to be the one to propose, Prince Albert (whom she called “angel”) designed a gemstone set snake ring for her as a symbol of their engagement, which started quite a trend among the British public.

youryurigoddess.bsky.social•98 days ago

The rather poor and very German Albert wasn’t a favored candidate at first, but his and Victoria’s 21-years-long union is remembered to this day as a perfect match and, together with their 9 children, a model family built on genuine love, so unlikely for their time and background.

nineprecisely.bsky.social•98 days ago

Oh. 🥺💚

youryurigoddess.bsky.social•98 days ago

Oh indeed!

nineprecisely.bsky.social•98 days ago

If I had italics, it would have been. 🥲

youryurigoddess.bsky.social•98 days ago

Good news: we can use ASCII for any “Oh. 𝘖𝘩.” moments here!

nineprecisely.bsky.social•98 days ago

🤯 How???

kataomi.bsky.social•96 days ago

Snake wedding ring for the angel !!!

emilyruthoswald.bsky.social•98 days ago

♥️ ohhhhh, the boots AND the ring AND not being the likely choice for a spouse? It's too perfect.

youryurigoddess.bsky.social•97 days ago

And a house in the country to run away to!

sarocarita.bsky.social•96 days ago

it's Ineffable 😭💖

emilyruthoswald.bsky.social•97 days ago

Yessss. And you know Crowley has commissioned buildings and statues in Aziraphale's honor.

cinnabarmint.bsky.social•97 days ago

I've always loved their love story. This is too sweet

youryurigoddess.bsky.social•97 days ago

And such a good match for the Ineffables as well!

sleepyskele.bsky.social•97 days ago

omg thank you so much, ive been trying to find out what kind of shoe that is for years.

youryurigoddess.bsky.social•97 days ago

Oh wow, really? I’m so glad I could help! Unfortunately it seems like the exact same model used for Good Omens costuming isn’t available for quite some time now, but there are multiple British and foreign brands offering very similar products.

sleepyskele.bsky.social•97 days ago

i dont think inwould be able to afford any real ones anyway :') But its nice to know what to look for qhen I want some similiar knock offs that I can modifie a bit for cosplay

youryurigoddess.bsky.social•97 days ago

With some luck you could find a similar model at a regular store — another, less cosplay and more lifestyle option would be commissioning a local shoemaker to replicate a pair just for you.

sleepyskele.bsky.social•97 days ago

one day i will commission custom shoes thats like a dream 😩

bushybritches.bsky.social•96 days ago

I suppose we could all take up the noble cobbler profession and make our own like Nicole😄
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=91uZQUmooK4

imogell.bsky.social•97 days ago

Gorgeous info! I wonder if Albert wore spats, too?
He certainly made the frock coat fashionable, I think!

imogell.bsky.social•97 days ago

Goodness
https://www.bodileys.com/product/bodileys-london-collection-westminster-tan-burnished-calf-suede-balmoral-oxford-boot/

youryurigoddess.bsky.social•96 days ago

I’ve been eyeing this exact website as well — unfortunately the exact model used in the show isn’t in production anymore, but Bodileys seem somewhat similar and affordable.

youryurigoddess.bsky.social•96 days ago

Speaking of affordability, spats were commonly worn by people who couldn’t afford Balmorals of their own!

imogell.bsky.social•96 days ago

That's really interesting to know! So the Balmoral, with the high ankles, acts as sort of spatterdashes? Built in? So Aziraphale has rich person boots? 🤭 I imagine it's because they're durable and therefore likely to last longer 🥹

youryurigoddess.bsky.social•93 days ago

Precisely — the balmorals were initially worn by the upper class members, regardless of gender, who wanted to look presentable enough for social events even while out and about their big country estates. They used to extend even up to mid-calf length, offering some additional protection from mud!

myshardoflight.bsky.social•97 days ago

That's a bit too coincidental, don't you think??

youryurigoddess.bsky.social•97 days ago

Nothing in Good Omens is accidental unless specifically stated.

antonia-wald.bsky.social•97 days ago

Thank you, I wouldn't even have an idea how to figure sth like that out. Yet another beautiful detail.

youryurigoddess.bsky.social•97 days ago

We really are blessed as a fandom with this multitude of stories piled up one on top of another!

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