Viking Turn shoes.......... Pic heavy

[Black Sheep]

Thought I'd show you all these turn shoes that I've been working on for a member of staff at the Jorvik Viking Centre in York.

This place............http://www.jorvik-viking-centre.co.uk/

It's been an interesting project as the chap in question has on foot larger than the other in width, but after much messing about I came up with these..................

They are made from 3mm Buffalo hide sewn on to a 6mm thick sole using artificial sinew. all the other stitching is done using waxed spun Hemp thread.

I like the uneven finish of the Buffalo hide as it gives them a period look and feel.

This photo give you an idea of the width difference..........

In fact I like them that much I'm going to make a pair for myself to potter about in:

Any comments welcome?

Cheers

Richard

 

[Shewie]

Great work Richard, they do look comfy

Any idea why they're called turn shoes?

 

[udamiano]

nice work there! they look really comfy

 

[Wayland]

They are called turn shoes because they are made inside out, soaked and then turned the right way out.

Nice job, I've made a few over the years, in fact I need some new ones for this season so I should be getting on with it.

 

[Black Sheep]

nice work there! they look really comfy

I'll let you know when I've made mine.

 

[kawasemi]

Excellent - really like those. They look like they would be great for stalking...nice and silent.

kawasemi

 

[spiritwalker]

i like them i really wish i could get my hands on a proper set of moccassins much to the wifes dismay

 

[Black Sheep]

Well I got to deliver the shoes today and I'm glad to say they fitted fine

It will be interesting to see how they stand up to the everyday rigours or the Tenth Century.............

Cheers

Richard