Trying To Make A Sandal With Heel! Please Help! College Student- Need A Mentor!

[collegestudent101]

I am having trouble finding the materials I need to make the sandal attached. I just have three questions, thanks in advance so much to people who answer! 1) Where would I get the material that makes that lift in between the sole and the leather top? 2) Does anyone know where I can get that type of tan rubber sole as well? I was looking at soling sheets but am not sure which one to buy (any suggestions?) 3) Any suggestions on what thin foam to get to put below the upper to make it more comfortable? THANK YOU SO MUCH!

[hackaday]

I'm new to this as well, but what I'm doing for the midsole, I guess you would call it, is using cork sheets. At the hardware store I found a 4' roll of about 1/8" cork sheet sold by the foot. I laminate however many layers I need to get my desired thickness with contact cement. Then I used a belt sander to shape it to give it some arch and also to get my overall shape. It's best to do some hand sanding once you start getting close as a belt sander will remove material quite fast.

I haven't found a sole material yet. We have some rubber sheet we use at work, but it's smooth and would be quite slick I think.

Hope this helps.

[Art]

You need to find a shop that does orthotics, orthopedic footwear, etc. They will have to outsole, midsole, and insole material you will need. You can purchase product from Southern or Panhandle Leather, or a finder in your area; there are a few left in larger metropolitan areas. But Southern is huge and has everything you would need. If you are just looking to make one pair, an orthotics place might be willing to help you, or the Crispin Colloquy can be a lot of help.

Art