Viking Turnshoes - Reindeer/Sealskin

[Dreadhead]

thanks fellas

The trousers are fairly breathable, but i have mostly worn them sailing with a tough wind, and not so much in warmer weather. You would be surprised just how comfortable they are! they feel like chamois, lovely and soft

 

[Cordhound]

👍 I really like them, are you able to post a pic of the pattern? As I would love to try and make my own.

 

[Dreadhead]

 I really like them, are you able to post a pic of the pattern? As I would love to try and make my own.

I started off with this and tweaked it to my personal tastes: http://jubilee101.com/subscription/...Guide-to-Making-Viking-Turnshoes---9pages.pdf

 

[Toadflax]

Some nice work there. I do like the look of the sealskin - gives a very 'old-looking' finish.


Geoff

 

[mrcharly]

They look very neat.

Um, what happens when you try walking on a steep grass slope?

 

[Dreadhead]

Some nice work there. I do like the look of the sealskin - gives a very 'old-looking' finish.


Geoff

Thanks Geoff

They look very neat.

Um, what happens when you try walking on a steep grass slope?

nothing. You would be surprised at just how much grip you get with these, as your toes can grip much better. I have only ever slipped in my turnshoes on icy ground

 

[mcniac]

Great work! Do you wear them in the city? Do they wear to fast with asphalt?
I'm into minimalist shoes and I think these would be awesome yo try.

 

[ozzy1977]

Cracking job

 

[Dreadhead]

Great work! Do you wear them in the city? Do they wear to fast with asphalt?
I'm into minimalist shoes and I think these would be awesome yo try.

Thank you Yes I wear them in the city, hiking up hills, on gravel, asphalt, grass, mud, snow, everyting It all depends on what materials you use for the sole that determines how much they wear. It is also possible to add a very thin rubber or cork sole on the bottom if needed

 

[mcniac]

Thank you. I'll check what kinds of leather I can find around here

 

[Dreadhead]

Thank you. I'll check what kinds of leather I can find around here

nice let me know how you get on

 

[Tor helge]

Looks real good.

 

[Dreadhead]

Thanks Tor