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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.

It’s a Boot Life

Posted on April 13, 2015 by customboots

Here’s a link to my YouTube video for the month of April. It’s a Boot Life

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Wing and counter tips

Posted on April 9, 2015 by customboots

I’ve made a small start on this pair of boots too. They have a turquoise foot with chocolate wing and counter tips. I have the wing and counter tips done but there’s a lot more work to go.

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Much pride

Posted on April 8, 2015 by customboots

Completed design and fitted last–proof I actually got some work done today.

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A day in the life…

Posted on April 7, 2015 by customboots

Paige saw me working and thought it would make a good photo. Then, since she had the camera, this happened.

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Fitting lasts

Posted on April 6, 2015 by customboots

I worked on fitting lasts all day today. It’s not the most glamorous part of my job, but it is the part that makes all the pretty, artistic bits possible.

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Double Handled Knife

Posted on April 4, 2015 by customboots

I use a double handled knife to trim the heel breast on my cowboy boots and I’m frequently asked where they can be purchased. I’ve finally tracked down a source for them and they’re now available through my web site. … Continue reading →

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Footwear Symposium

Posted on March 31, 2015 by customboots

Here’s another good reason to sign up for the Footwear Symposium in Oregon in June! This handsome toolkit – worth a handsome amount, around 600 USD… We will raffle these tools amongst those who sign up for the course in … Continue reading →

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Machinery for sale

Posted on March 30, 2015 by customboots

A friend of mine in Iowa has some machines for sale. Give him a call or send an email if you see something you want. 641-414-1894 ajbinning@gmail.com

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Eagle boot tops

Posted on March 27, 2015 by customboots

I have one eagle boot top put together. I think I’m going to like them!

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Building boots again

Posted on March 25, 2015 by customboots

After a few weeks of students and taking care of the supply business, I am officially back at work building boots.

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