At the knee they are fastened with a buckle. Extra fullness in the seat is gathered into a waistband. Hose, usually white, are arranged over the breeches. Most shoes are black. A red heel designates nobility.
Vamps are long and toes rounded.
The tongue is short, and large buckles replace shoe roses. A high top boot fits over the knee and is notched in front. In this painting the new skirt stiffness and shaped seams create a backward curving line from waist to hem. Extra fullness is pleated into the skirt.