Flip Flops

[hackaday]

I don't know the exact thickness of the straps. I ordered a double shoulder in 8/9oz and split it down to what looked about right, maybe a little over an 1/8". I have a piece of 5/6oz left over from another project that seems just a little light, so 6/7 would probably be about right.

For the sole I used 1/4" Soletech diamond crepe. http://www.ebay.com/itm/SoleTech-Diamond-50-55-Durometer-Crepe-Soling-Sheet-1-4-12-iron-6mm-/221258577334?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&var=&hash=item338409f5b6

I found them to be rather hard and uncomfortable, although I guess it should actually be softer than a leather sole.

I have ordred a couple sheets of 1/8" 30/35 durometer puff eva from here to try as a middle layer along with some of the mini check sheet for outsole to try. The 30/35 durometer is actually a lot softer than I was expecting, and I have some concerns about how it's going to hold up to compression. Perhaps it will actually work out well and conform to the foot.

[okiwen]

Old, maybe. I'm glad you contributed. I'd have like to see more in the thread. I am glad you opened it back up.

[retiredff]

hackaday - thanks for the quick reply. My thoughts along with looking at sandals/flip flops on etsy would be using the crepe you linked to with some B grade horween for the top of the sandal ( not up with terminology yet), the straps could be just about anything that will hold up. Is there a chance we are over thinking this? BTW - your FF's turned out great imo. why stitch thru the crepe? would the stitching add strength or decoration? I would stitch thru the leather with a contrasting color or design, then cover it with the crepe. The reason I researched making these is bc my wife/daughter saw some on etsy and wanted me to make them, they also had their own designs...

The 30/35 durometer is handled by the same seller on ebay. I started following him and went to his store. He has many items that may be useful.

Tony

Edited April 23, 2015 by retiredff

[retiredff]

I found by searching on ebay finds some rubber sheets, search: shoe repair sheets

[retiredff]

This rubber flooring made from recycled tires looks promising: http://www.rubbercal.com/rubber-flooring/gym-rubber-flooring/elephant-bark-rubberized-flooring.html

[hackaday]

Finished up another pair. The original strap design/width didn't really feel very secure with how big the sandals are. They were pretty hard and uncomfortable too with the 50-55 durometer crepe sole. The new ones have a layer of 30-35 durometer foam midsole (2 layers under the back to give a little bit of rise to the arch) with an 80 or 90 durometer outsole. The soft foam was much softer than I thought it would be and I was concerned it would compress too much, but hopefully it will just conform to the foot nicely.

[retiredff]

They look really good, the stitching especially. Keep us posted on how you like them.

[King's X]

Nice job!

[hackaday]

Thank you guys for the kind words! I appreciate it. I was pretty happy with how they turned out for being my first real stitching job. Next time I think I will not stitch through the suede. It's not bad, but the thread does rub a little. Maybe I just need to toughen up.