SAM 0147

I really like those! you have a pattern available?

Eddie, Sorry, but no pattern. These are custom made sandals. They are done with individual foot tracings. I made these for my wife and made a pair for myself in a different style (similar to what was seen in the Lawrence of Arabia movie. A good friend of mine taught me how to make these. He has customers that have been wearing theirs for 15 - 20 years, returning for resoling, tightening and replacing straps on the original pair. Often, they will order 1 or 2 extra pair made from the original foot tracings.(He is 73 years old and they are afraid he will pass or retire) They are made using English bridle for straps, 1-1/2 to 3/4 in. depending on foot profile and strap position. Herman Oak Sole - 10 to 14oz. upper sole lighter, heavier for midsole. Crepe vibram sole material with same stacked for heel. Brass tacks for no rusting, Barge (original) glue for durability, water resistance and adherence while retaining some flexibility. (A lot of his customers wear their sandals working in the garden and wading in streams) and arch inserts are used, sized and positioned during fitting. Please note that strap position is important for comfort and security. Big toe tack points should be in the space between the toe and the ball of the foot. During building, the straps are glued and tacked on the inside (arch side) and outside ends are not tacked until final fitting, when they are tightened to the persons foot.