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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.

Another pair of boot tops

Posted on October 15, 2013 by customboots

This is an additional example of the difference that stitching makes.

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Stitching the boot tops

Posted on October 14, 2013 by customboots

One would think I’d grow accustomed to it but I never tire of seeing a design come to life when I stitch it.

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Boot tops

Posted on October 11, 2013 by customboots

They’re coming along quite nicely!

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Top band

Posted on October 11, 2013 by customboots

This morning I’ve been working on the top band for the navy alligator boots. I’ve cut out the leaves and skived all of the edges.

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October’s navy alligator boots

Posted on October 10, 2013 by customboots

This is the boot top design with the navy alligator heel piece to demonstrate the color scheme.

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Crimping vamps, 3

Posted on October 10, 2013 by customboots

Both vamps are on the crimping boards.

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Crimping vamps, 2

Posted on October 10, 2013 by customboots

This is my crimp break. It’s a tool that puts the initial stretch in the leather so it’s easier to put on the crimping boards.

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Crimping vamps, 1

Posted on October 10, 2013 by customboots

Today I’m crimping a pair of navy alligator vamps. Here I’m beginning to stretch them over the crimping boards.

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Poem

Posted on October 8, 2013 by customboots

This was written by my daughter Morgan, an aspiring novelist, and it’s powerful. I think I’ll print out a copy to hang in the boot shop to remind me to value my craft and the freedom it gives me. You … Continue reading →

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It’s a Boot Life

Posted on October 7, 2013 by customboots

It’s a Boot Life I post a new YouTube video every other Monday, and it’s available today.

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