Tim Schroeder Report post Posted February 18, 2015 I finally had enough of my feet hurting because of my boots. This is my first pair of boots and am looking forward to making many more. I learned a lot on these and made a lot of mistakes. I can't stitch the welt to the mid sole so I had the local shoe repair guy stitch them up for me. These were really practice for the ones I am building now. They will have Alligator embossed cowhide with tooled uppers. These boots are out of a Kangaroo hide from making a bunch of wallets. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
camano ridge Report post Posted February 18, 2015 Very impressive. They look great. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jlsleatherworks Report post Posted February 18, 2015 The boots look great, but I can't get past your workbench! That thing rocks! Now I have something to aspire to... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cds Report post Posted February 18, 2015 Great look boots! I would imagine them being quite difficult to make. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Windrider30 Report post Posted February 18, 2015 Looks stunning bet it took you a while to make them! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rohn Report post Posted February 18, 2015 I am impressed. Those look great. I'm looking forward to seeing you next pair. Workbench looks great too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thor Report post Posted February 18, 2015 (edited) Not only do they look great, they don't look a smidge as if you'd have made them yourself. Very impressive. With the right sole they'd be the perfect rancher work boot. Edited February 18, 2015 by Thor Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
snubbyfan Report post Posted February 18, 2015 Wow, that looks great! And I thought I was doin' good, makin' my own moccasins. I also have workbench envy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BondoBobCustomSaddles Report post Posted February 18, 2015 I agree with all the comments here, question is, are they as comfortable as you had hoped when you started? I bet they are. Bob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stu925 Report post Posted February 18, 2015 Good god man, how many hours do you have in those boots. I am truly impressed. I have enough trouble putting a holster or sheath together, I can't even begin to imagine the planning that goes into making a pair of boots. Nice work. Stu Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MonicaJacobson Report post Posted February 18, 2015 Wow, really cool. I really want to do shoes someday, but they look so complex. Ditto on the workbench envy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tim Schroeder Report post Posted February 19, 2015 Well all I can say is awesome. The first day on the job and the boots feel like I have been wearing them for months. It's incredible the difference in custom made boots and off the shelf boots. I have wide feet with skinny heels so my heels always slid in my boots and the front always hurt my feet. I started on these on a Wed. and finished them on Sunday. I had 42 hrs. in these. I did spend a lot more time getting the last correct than I did actually building the boots. I built a practice pair all the way thru sewing the welt on and quit on them because I used some leather off a chair I found at work. The top layer looked like it was going to separate and crack every where they would wrinkle. It was good practice. I watched a bunch of Lisa Sorrells You Tube videos and bought Tim Skyrme's Bespoke Shoemaking book. I think most people could build shoes or boots if they put their mind to it and didn't give up. Thanks for all the comments. I have to thank Bob Park for tool rack. I used his tool rack as a starting point. His tool rack inspired me to build it just as his work inspires me to get better at tooling and the construction aspect of leather.. Wish I could draw patterns like him. I included a full picture of the tool rack. Thanks again to Bob Park. My shop is our Formal Dining Room. Thanks Tim Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rohn Report post Posted February 19, 2015 I sure enjoy the pictures of your workshop. Everything is orderly and very nice indeed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stu925 Report post Posted February 19, 2015 Now I have workshop envy. My leatherworking space is my home office. Not much room in here, my desk doubles as my workbench. Stu Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Windrider30 Report post Posted February 19, 2015 I have to say I have workbench envy as well...since the in laws have moved in with us my "work space" is only 3/4s of the dinning room table which we really do not eat at in the first place! Love the boots Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
opus56 Report post Posted February 19, 2015 They look awesome. Maybe someday I'll try some shoes. I'd love to have some bespoke dress shoes... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Craftsman Made Report post Posted February 19, 2015 Like the boots and the bench both very well made. Anyone interested in making shoes should have a look at this blog i'm sure you will find it interesting http://carreducker.blogspot.co.uk/ Like the boots and the bench both very well made. Anyone interested in making shoes should have a look at this blog im sure you will find it interesting http://carreducker.blogspot.co.uk/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
texasjake Report post Posted July 4, 2015 Man I love'em they're sweet Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
