KenJWan Report post Posted February 23, 2020 So, 10 months ago, I posted my first leather project... a pair of engineer boots. I didn't expect to end up with something I could wear and didn't care about the mistakes in stitching, pattern, etc. However, the end result was something unexpected and so I decided to do it again, this time with better materials, more care, a better pattern, etc. So, here are the results. My engineers, version 2. Brown Horween Chromexel Horsebutt Japanese buckles Neoprene soles with Catspaw heels Unstructured toe Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jack Napalm Report post Posted February 23, 2020 Wow! Nice work. How did you go about learning that craft? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JBW1 Report post Posted February 23, 2020 What???! I didn’t even know that was possible! Awesome !! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
huttonbruce Report post Posted February 24, 2020 WOW! Totally Awesome! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Riem Report post Posted February 24, 2020 Looks really good - are these as comfortable to wear too? Very neat! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chuck123wapati Report post Posted February 24, 2020 nothing like starting at the top! Great job indeed! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KenJWan Report post Posted February 26, 2020 On 2/23/2020 at 8:10 AM, Jack Napalm said: Wow! Nice work. How did you go about learning that craft? I started online mostly. Did a lot of research. Started getting tips from a local boot maker who I’ve become friends with and now have access to additional equipment. On 2/24/2020 at 11:54 AM, Riem said: Looks really good - are these as comfortable to wear too? Very neat! They actually fit me very well! On 2/23/2020 at 11:40 AM, JBW1 said: What???! I didn’t even know that was possible! Awesome !! Well, there was a time people did this stuff by hand so I figured why not?!?! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tugadude Report post Posted February 26, 2020 "Well, there was a time people did this stuff by hand so I figured why not?!?!" I love that! I'm told that my "forefathers" were shoe makers in Germany (actually Prussia at the time). What I wouldn't give to see a sample of their work! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vikefan Report post Posted February 26, 2020 Man... I wish I could build shoes/boots.. Great Job!!! Looks great! Vikefan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KenJWan Report post Posted March 4, 2020 On 2/26/2020 at 1:15 PM, Vikefan said: Man... I wish I could build shoes/boots.. Great Job!!! Looks great! Vikefan Why can't you? I just decided to try! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
erikpet Report post Posted March 21, 2020 Very nice! Would love to see some pics of your process. Like did you use a shoe last for sizing? I have been contemplating making some boots. Also any good links for resources or materials like the soles you used? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrmCa Report post Posted March 21, 2020 Super awesome boots and great attitude! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PJ1 Report post Posted March 22, 2020 Totaly awsome. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AdamZ Report post Posted March 26, 2020 (edited) As someone new to leather work I am highly impressed. That said, I've been considering trying to make some form of shoes, however all the little projects are keeping me busy for the moment. Edited March 26, 2020 by AdamZ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
battlemunky Report post Posted March 26, 2020 How do the originals look now? POIDH! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
