Boot making

[Llwyd]

I spent the better part of my time off this week making a pair of boots. The project started off innocently enough as most boot projects do. With the pieces all laid out, I figured I would be done in a few hours. All the bits and bobs later it really did not go so fast as I remembered.

The boots are a fusion of different styles and are made to be infinitely repairable. Pretty much any of the complicated parts can be ripped off and a new one put on. Normally I make modern style boots but the look I was going for was rustic to say the least. I had looked at some historical patterns but wanted to put vibram soles on this pair so I Frankenstein'ed some old and modern styles.

Tomorrow I am going to get the vibram soles professionally glued on which is why they look like duck feet right now with the wide sole. The boot guy likes a little lip to clamp to which he grinds down after the fact. When they come back I will have to decide how I want to finish them.

 

[mountainm]

Impressive. Can't wait to see them progress.

 

[CBJ]

Those are brilliant mate



I really like the antler toggles as well

looking forward to seeing them with the soles on

Thanks for sharing

atb

Craig

 

[Llwyd]

The antler was the part where I cheated and used a power drill to make the buttons. The rest was all hand cut, hand stitched, and kitchen crafted.

 

[didicoy]

I really like them. I have a pair similar. They are over 30 years old, but only get worn around the campfire and are very comfy.

 

[John Fenna]

Now they look good!

 

[Macaroon]

Great-looking pair of boots Lloyd, a thing I just can't get my head 'round, bootmaking.................be sure to let us see the finished article.....atb mac

 

[Chris the Cat]

Fantastic!!
Much room for your toes?
Best.

C.

 

[Llwyd]

I put on my thickest wool socks and wore them in the shower and walked around until the leather was dry to shape them. So... they fit like a glove. I still need to soften them a bit once they come back from the boot guy.

 

[Chris the Cat]

So Mukluk style?
I LOVE them !

 

[Chris the Cat]

Taking orders?

Best.

C.

 

[treadlightly]

Superb looking boots.

 

[Llwyd]

Taking orders?

Best.

C.

I would help someone with a DIY project make their own but it is way cheaper to find someone that machine sews. By the time I pay myself for time I am pretty astronomical in price. That said, I can usually do patterns in the mail for the cost of a stamp.

 

[Man of Tanith]

Look Good.
Are you going to have a thick sole added or a thinner one?

 

[Chris the Cat]

Pm sent.

da C.

 

[Llwyd]

It is a lugged vibram sole about 1/4 thick with a bit of a heel.

 

[Perrari]

Absolutely superb ! They look fantastic.

 

[Biker]

Those are AMAZING, and all hand cut and sewn too! Now that's impressive. VERY well done, can't wait to see the finished item. I would send you a PM about the pattern but this area of leather work is already several yards outside of my comfort zone.

Just amazing chap! Great job!

 

[vukic]

They look great.. Good work! :-D

Tiger

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[spandit]

Just subscribing so I can see the finished product... they look great already