Recent content by kenucklehead

Been a while. Thought I'd post some new shots. Hand lasted, hand welted. Black and brown are horsebutt. Japanese buckles. What do you think?

Those DO look nice. I'd be interested in hearing the updates as well!

Does W&C sell Shinki horsebutt? I didn't know that. Was looking at where I could find some Japanese horsebutt strips.

And now they're officially done

After a few months of regular wear!

Ready to attach the midsole, sole, and heels. Then they’re all done!

New project in progress. Messed up the stitching a bit but heck, it's not about perfection but rather the story behind them.

Did you say where you got them from?

Thanks. Those are Schott.

Showing off in the black horsebutt engineer boots I made

Thanks! I appreciate the compliment. I will try to capture a start to finish series of photos on my next build. Regarding the sewing machine, I wish I got a post bed machine as they are essential for stitching the vamp and heel to the shaft. I have access to one but if I were to do it again, I...

Thanks! Yeah, I made them. They are the fourth pair I've made. The first ones were purely for learning and while wearable and decent, they weren't really what I hoped to achieve. Also used cheaper materials for the learning process. Mind you, it was my first attempt. LOL!! The second ones were...

Rocking the boots I made

Yup!