Shoemaker’s Competition in the Netherlands

Posted on April 7, 2014 by customboots

One of my clients generously allowed me to send her boots to a shoemaking competition in the Netherlands. I just got the official word today that they won a Gold Medal AND a trophy!

Here are my boots with their awards.

Here are my boots with their awards.

I believe this man got to accept the awards on my behalf. Maybe next time I'll get to go in person.

I believe this man got to accept the awards on my behalf. Maybe next time I’ll get to go in person.

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About customboots

I'm a custom cowboy boot maker. I own a business, Sorrell Custom Boots, and I create bespoke cowboy boots using vintage machinery and hand tools. I also own www.sorrellnotionsandfindings.com, a company that specializes in tools, supplies, and leather for the boot and shoe making trade.
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4 Responses to Shoemaker’s Competition in the Netherlands

  1. glattheranch's avatar glattheranch says:
    April 7, 2014 at 8:52 pm

    Congrats!!!! So exciting! You should go next year. Trips like these are the best business expenses!

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  2. customboots's avatar customboots says:
    April 7, 2014 at 10:33 pm

    True…and I’ve never been to the Netherlands…you’ve talked me into it! 🙂

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  3. Chris's avatar Chris says:
    April 8, 2014 at 1:40 pm

    Your customer must also be SO proud. Imagine having Sorrell boots and ones that have won such an award. Makes me want to be a cowgirl 🙂

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  4. customboots's avatar customboots says:
    April 8, 2014 at 2:19 pm

    Chris,
    Oh goodness, you don’t have to be a cowgirl! I’m not and she isn’t either. Although I guess we feel like it when we’re wearing our boots…

    Lisa

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