A high tasselled leather boot, originally worn by Hessian troops.
‘All she could hear was the crunching of the snow beneath his polished Hessian boots.’
‘Wellington boots are based on the design of Hessian boots which were in use during the 18th century.’
‘He stopped walking when the toes of his Hessian boots were a few inches from the toes of her slippers.’
‘The previously popular Hessian boot, worn with breeches, was styled with a curvy turned-down top and heavy metallic braid - totally unsuitable for wearing under trousers.’
‘He was dressed in a gray great-coat with a cape, white cravat, leather pantaloons, Hessian boots, and a large cocked hat à la Russe.’
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