Monthly Archives: July 2023

Introducing…

Posted on July 26, 2023 by customboots

“Honky Tonk Song”

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I worked in the shop today!

Posted on July 20, 2023 by customboots

Dale and I are flying to Chicago this weekend for the Shoe Service Institute of America (SSIA) show, and he decided the pair of boots he wanted to wear were the ones in desperate need of a shine and new … Continue reading →

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Toe boxes

Posted on July 20, 2023 by customboots

Celastic toe boxes, shaped The “toe box” (or “toe puff” in Europe) is a stiffener that holds and reinforces the toe shape. It’s inserted between the lining leather and the upper leather. Toe boxes can be made of: Leather, which … Continue reading →

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Sorrell.shop

Posted on July 12, 2023 by customboots

I HAVE A NEW WEBSITE! I didn’t build it myself and therefore it’s really good. Please feel free to visit, admire, and buy things.

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Shank covers

Posted on July 9, 2023 by customboots

I always found it difficult to teach students how to properly shape cowboy boot shank covers (the heavy leather piece over the steel shank). It’s a simple little piece of leather but how it’s shaped determines how well the sole … Continue reading →

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Exciting news!

Posted on July 5, 2023 by customboots

Six months ago the future of traditional cowboy boot making was looking rather grim. There are/were three companies left in the world who make wood pegs for shoe making, and all three stopped making them during the pandemic with no … Continue reading →

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