Contributing Member Bob Blea Posted February 27, 2015 Contributing Member Report Posted February 27, 2015 Are there any bespoke boot makers in your area by chance? They might be willing to consult with you and give you a few pointers? Also, Lisa Sorrell is a boot maker here in the US and an advertiser here. She sells boot making supplies and might be able to provide you some guidance on this. Quote There are always possibilities.... Bob Blea C and B Leathercrafts Fort Collins, CO Visit my shop at http://www.etsy.com/shop/CandBLeather?ref=si_shop Instagram @bobbleacandbleather
Members kevinp Posted February 28, 2015 Members Report Posted February 28, 2015 you might try emailing these people Claire http://icanmakeshoes.com/ Quote http://www.kandsleathercraft.co.uk http://www.facebook.com/kandsleathercraft
Members Feraud Posted February 28, 2015 Members Report Posted February 28, 2015 I do remember something about a biker standing in some goo and waiting for it to set but I can't find it now. All suggestions welcomed apart from those including standing in sand cement mixes! Claire Claire, your comment about standing in goo reminds me that mode and prop makers have a variety of ways of making body casts. Do you have any experience or know anyone who has done life casts? It shouldn't be too hard to create a pair of very solid rubber casts of your feet. The link below is a shop that sells casting products. http://www.smooth-on.com/gallery.php?galleryid=088 Quote
ClaireAshton Posted March 1, 2015 Author Report Posted March 1, 2015 you might try emailing these people Claire http://icanmakeshoes.com/ Very informative! Thanks for the link and I may well try and do something with them. Claire, your comment about standing in goo reminds me that mode and prop makers have a variety of ways of making body casts. Do you have any experience or know anyone who has done life casts? It shouldn't be too hard to create a pair of very solid rubber casts of your feet. The link below is a shop that sells casting products. http://www.smooth-on.com/gallery.php?galleryid=088 Sounds promising! Quote <p>Best Wishes</p><p> </p><p>Claire</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Claire Ashton</p><p> </p><p>Leather</p><p>by</p><p>Claire</p><p>Shrewsbury UK</p>
Members Dr Shoe Posted March 1, 2015 Members Report Posted March 1, 2015 Try these people: http://www.springline.net/ £38+VAT. If you need something that's not in their catalogue you can send them pics and they'll hunt something out for you. They charge an additional £25 for this service. Quote
ClaireAshton Posted March 1, 2015 Author Report Posted March 1, 2015 you might try emailing these people Claire http://icanmakeshoes.com/ Oh Bingo! Can't see the prices for anyone other than students. Guess I'll have to go back to school...... Looks promising though and only a mile or two from Tandy Quote <p>Best Wishes</p><p> </p><p>Claire</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Claire Ashton</p><p> </p><p>Leather</p><p>by</p><p>Claire</p><p>Shrewsbury UK</p>
Members Dr Shoe Posted March 1, 2015 Members Report Posted March 1, 2015 They will sell to you at the student price. If you can get there I think (I am probably wrong though) that you can browse the last storeroom yourself to save on search fees. Quote
Members niftycurly Posted June 26, 2015 Members Report Posted June 26, 2015 Claire - you may wish to contact Jay Paul at Sunnybrook Hospital in Canada. He is a pedorthist - last and bespoke shoemaker for "abnormal" feet. You could start with any old last from the Internet but there is so much more engineering in a shoe (our feet are complex structures!) than most people realize. If you already have a medical issue with your feet an improperly made shoe can make things much worse. Jay would be able to point you in the right direction for your situation. Quote
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