Blackened Eastern Sabatons for Buhurt Footwork

Blackened Eastern sabatons for full-contact medieval combat: protect toe and instep, with side mail sections to keep the foot moving naturally. Open-heel design mounts over your own shoes and straps down securely. Blackening helps reduce corrosion in hard use. Commonly suitable for event inspections where foot protection is required, but final approval depends on the specific ruleset and onsite check.

Product description

Eastern sabatons with a blackened finish are built for full contact medieval combat, where the toe and instep take frequent impact. The rigid front shell covers the most exposed zones, while the sides incorporate chainmail to preserve flex during steps, pivots, and rapid direction changes.

The design is open at the heel, so the sabatons strap over your existing footwear. This makes sizing more straightforward and keeps maintenance practical: straps and hardware can be replaced without complex metalwork.

Protection: reinforced toe/instep coverage aimed at typical strike lines in buhurt.
Mobility: side mail sections reduce binding and help the foot articulate under load.
Fit: geometry follows common footwear shapes; strap adjustment helps stabilize the piece during clinch work.
Durability: blackening adds baseline rust resistance for sweat and wet ground conditions.

Historical basis: the silhouette and the use of mail alongside rigid plates are oriented on Eastern historical analogs and source-based prototypes used in production.

Event inspection: many organizations and formats (including HMB/IMSF and local leagues) require foot protection. This model is commonly compatible with typical coverage expectations, but acceptance depends on the event rules and the inspector’s decision.

Care: dry after use, check straps/rivets, and apply light protective oil where the finish shows wear.