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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.

Beware

Posted on May 8, 2025 by customboots

OK, I’m going to brag. If you hate that, skip this post. Most of the leather I use (because it’s better) is struck-through. That means that the leather is dyed all the way through. If you scratch the finish it … Continue reading →

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Peak level achieved

Posted on May 8, 2025 by customboots

This pair of boots deserves a trip to Nashville (on my feet), doncha think? Yes, I still have to finish the heels. Also, if you’re wondering why I keep making “Satan Is Real” boots and shoes, the answer is simple: … Continue reading →

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405 Magazine

Posted on April 30, 2025 by customboots

OK, I’m really happy with this interview. The photos are great and I actually said everything I’m recorded as saying.

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And sometimes I make boots

Posted on April 23, 2025 by customboots

I laid the soles yesterday, stitched them this morning, pegged them this afternoon, and answered the phone/talked to people/ran errands/did paperwork in between times.

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Fun With Sole Stitching Thread Colors

Posted on April 21, 2025 by customboots

I stitched the turquoise boot soles with lavender thread and the red boot soles with burnt orange thread.

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Let the whining commence

Posted on April 16, 2025 by customboots

I inseamed four boots today and two yesterday. Also, I’m going to be very sore this evening.

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I deserve it

Posted on April 15, 2025 by customboots

I gave myself a little treat and inseamed the “Satan Is Real” boots. I didn’t start inseaming until around 4:30 but I have a small foot so it went quickly.

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Wonder if they’re related

Posted on April 15, 2025 by customboots

Pretty turquoise alligator boots and a weird Smurf hand

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Progress

Posted on April 15, 2025 by customboots

On the bench today

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The very first

Posted on April 7, 2025 by customboots

This is the first pair of cowboy boots I ever owned. Jay let me design a pair of boots for myself while I was working for him; I did the boot tops and then Jay and Woody finished them. I … Continue reading →

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