Jordan Report post Posted September 8, 2008 Just finished, got away with only minor injuries like a skinned knuckle and a couple of finger jabs Have to still punch the buckle holes when she adjusts the straps for a decent fit tomorrow. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UKRay Report post Posted September 8, 2008 Now that is some good looking footwear, Jordan - shame we are living with torrential rain here in the UK or I could easily be tempted... I really like the way those straps vanish into the soles without lumps and bumps. Nice. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TroyS Report post Posted September 8, 2008 Those are fantastic Jordan! We call those "Jeruselum Cruisers" in my neck of the sandbar! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luke Hatley Report post Posted September 8, 2008 Jordan, you have came a long way, keep up the Great work. We called them "Jesus Boots" a long time ago. your stiching looks great. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BradB Report post Posted September 8, 2008 Those are great, I too like the way the straps go into the sole and leave no bumps! Where did you find the pattern? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jordan Report post Posted September 8, 2008 The pattern is from a pair of cheapo zorries in the clearence bin at the supermarket adjusted to an outline of the customers feet, and the strap configuration came about after studying a photo I found online and lots of trial and error.(dremel sanding drum to make the channels) Thanks for the kudo's, I hope they fit and she likes them too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ETW Grumpy Report post Posted September 8, 2008 Those are some really slick "Jesus feet". (No sacrilege intended). Do the straps run in between layers of the sole? If so, can you feel them when you walk on them? Very nice looking shoe, you should be able to sell those easily. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
craftsman827 Report post Posted September 8, 2008 VERY NICE JOB ! ! ! THEY LOOK GREAT. I'm in the process of making a pair for the wife. Did you hand stitch them ? If so, how did you do the stitching holes, hole punch, or awl ? I'm gluing the soles, but I think they still need some stitching. The stitching gives them a pro look. I hope mine come out 1/2 as nice as yours. Once again, great job. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jordan Report post Posted September 8, 2008 (edited) The straps are recessed in channels in the thicker sole piece, they actually fall in an area in front and behind the ball of the foot, some telegraphing through the leather is felt but not that bad. Thicker sole and deeper channel would eliminate it pretty well. Also the addition of some type of form fitting foam on the bottom of the top piece would help. Have not found any to try yet. I glued the top and bottom together after installing the straps, sanded the edges flush, gouged a thread channel (deeper on the bottom for wear protection) used a sewing wheel to mark the hole positions, used my neels5 machine (without power) to poke the holes then hand sewed. The guide I have is too wide to sew properly without running into the straps or sliding off the edge which caused deflection out of the channel on the bottoms of my last ones. Edited September 8, 2008 by Jordan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crystal Report post Posted September 9, 2008 Jordon, those sandles look really comfy! Great job. Neat idea to use the sewing machine for your stitches. Crystal Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spider Report post Posted September 9, 2008 I LOVE THESE!!! I have been wanting to make some forever. What oz. leather do you use? These turned out great. Hey, How about using some of that fancy yoga mat that's been mentioned around here. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jordan Report post Posted September 9, 2008 I used what was labeled 5/6wt for the foot pad and 10/11wt for the bottoms, all from the scrap table at the local Tandy, the thick stuff was labeled saddle skirting and I bought two 1/2" sandal buckles and two prepackaged bags of standard 1/2" x 70" (I think) strap. I did sand the straps down a bit on a belt sander to make them a little thinner and pliable. And the rest is history as they say I did post a bunch of photos of my last pair starting with a paper pattern through completion awhile back, I think it is in the other specialties section, but if you have any construction questions when making yours, I would be happy to assist in any way I can. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolvenstien Report post Posted September 10, 2008 I used what was labeled 5/6wt for the foot pad and 10/11wt for the bottoms, all from the scrap table at the local Tandy, the thick stuff was labeled saddle skirting and I bought two 1/2" sandal buckles and two prepackaged bags of standard 1/2" x 70" (I think) strap. I did sand the straps down a bit on a belt sander to make them a little thinner and pliable. And the rest is history as they say I did post a bunch of photos of my last pair starting with a paper pattern through completion awhile back, I think it is in the other specialties section, but if you have any construction questions when making yours, I would be happy to assist in any way I can. here is the link to the other I think.... http://leatherworker.net/forum/index.php?s...ic=3092&hl= Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spider Report post Posted September 10, 2008 here is the link to the other I think.... http://leatherworker.net/forum/index.php?s...ic=3092&hl= Thank you for the link. Jordan's skill is truly bitch'n Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
