Need Help With Boot Fix

[SooperJake]

My neighbor's dog chewed on a pair his boots and he asked me if i could make the missing piece. Figure I'll make two so they match.

The boots are a riding boot and have what he called a kilt on them. I liken this piece to a similar design on my dress shoes....it is a fringed flap that covers the top of the foot. I have a whole one for a pattern, and one chewed up. It looks like plain, very thin brown leather, kind of soft and pliable. I'd guess the weight at around an ounce, maybe. grey colored on the back side.

What would you suggest i use to make two new pieces for his boots?

Thanks,

Jake

[SooperJake]

this is a picture of the item in question.

[TwinOaks]

If it's like the one's I've seen on some boots, you can probably use a piece of thin suede. Give the folks at Springfield a call (they're open on Sat.) and tell them what you're working on. As it's part of a boot, it's most likely analine drum dyed leather....which means that water won't effect it much. This is probably a good time to stay away from veg-tan.

ETA: I went looking, and those 'kilts' can be found on Justin work boots (and probably others). If you can't find a suitable leather, you might be able to check with them.