Flip Flops Tutorial

[Reegesc]

@ Richard M -- Oh man. those are nice.

[Reegesc]

Voodoo Flops

Here's a pair made for a friend who went through a very tough three months of near death surgeries and complications and who's still not entirely out of the woods.

The tongue-in-cheek inspiration was that Western Medicine hadn't worked all that well for him and that maybe it's time he considered an alternative solution -- Voodoo Of Course!

I explained that his stylish Voodoo Flops where merely a housing for the powerful middle layer -- the Mojo Layer which can accommodate a maximum of three mojos. I selected the mojos for him since he was inaccessible and this was a rush. Health, Revenge, and Parking Space Luck

This is the second pair I've made using beads for the toe post and I'm sold on it. I like the slim profile looks wise and you can't beat the comfort. The beads swivel freely with the toes and that means no friction against the skin. I searched and searched and have yet to see this used as a treatment. Here's your chance to get on the next big thing in flops!

Another style change worth pointing out is attaching the straps flush to the sides of the sole rather than folding underneath. There are a few things I like about this. First, it's different, a lot different. Second, this allows placement of the straps much further back. Third, the combination of back placement and flush mounting on the sides of the soles via cutouts makes for a sleek, swept back, modern look versus the traditional rounded strap look.

This was a rush job or I would have taken more pictures to detail these features. But more flops are in the works and pictures coming soon.

Edited July 20, 2015 by cseeger

[MonicaJacobson]

Ha, those are awesome. I also really like the Dad Buys a Souvenir ones. Richard, yours are cool and classic.

[Grey Drakkon]

Haha they're awesome, I love the little skulls!

[DavidL]

haha clyde "don't spend it all in one place"

[Reegesc]

A must fashion item for the 60s - 70s Time Traveler.

Psychedelic accents set these funky sandals apart from the tire-soled huaraches fare and put you right in the middle of the "in-crowd". Whether grooving at Woodstock or throwing frisbees in the park, these sandals are as hip as you can get. If it's good to ya, it's gotta be good for ya. Right on! Keep on trucking, baby.

I'm working on a tutorial for these and one other model of Men's Sandals, plus a a minimalist, or "barefoot sandal", as a companion to the Flips Flops Tutorial. Should have a download posted in a few days in the tutorial section.

Until then, peace and be cool.

Edited August 5, 2015 by cseeger

[Grey Drakkon]

Awesomesauce.

[Reegesc]

@Grey -- Does the upper's leather look familiar? Thx

[Grey Drakkon]

Now that you mention it, you stole my idea! Was totally going to make sandals out of the Horween, you must have been spying on my secret plans...

[Tinkerton]

Quick question, I'm probably overthinking it, but when putting on a leather sole, is it grain side or flesh side down?