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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.

Still making boots

Posted on December 8, 2023 by customboots

Work has been ongoing at my shop even though I’ve been too busy to take pictures for a few days.

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New

Posted on December 7, 2023 by customboots

I got new headshots today, courtesy of my friend Mallory Eagle. This one’s my favorite.

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Organizing

Posted on December 1, 2023 by customboots

Flora and I organized her area of the shop. It’s impossible to be neat when there’s no place to put things, so I bought a shelf, built another one, hung a thread rack that Ray Dorwart gave me, and put … Continue reading →

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Chelsea boots

Posted on November 29, 2023 by customboots

Flora made these beautiful western-inspired Chelsea boots and I got to try them on! They’re not for me though.

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Emma’s shoes

Posted on November 24, 2023 by customboots

It was a rush on Emma’s final day in my shop to get her shoes completed before I took her to the airport, and I’ve almost forgotten to share photos of her work. Emma is from London and I assumed … Continue reading →

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Organization is great!

Posted on November 20, 2023 by customboots

I finished a project I’ve been putting off for far too long. Using an inexpensive Baker Leather split, I sized leather pieces to fit exactly under my cutting boards and then cut holes out to accommodate all of my rulers … Continue reading →

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Sidewalk photo

Posted on November 17, 2023 by customboots

Students and friends on the sidewalk outside my shop. I’m grateful for the relationships this craft has given me.

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New shoes

Posted on November 13, 2023 by customboots

Introducing: “Satan Is Real”* *Named after an iconic gospel album from 1959 by the Louvin Brothers, these shoes represent my love for the music of the Louvin Brothers and are not intended to glorify satan. Please listen to the song … Continue reading →

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It’s just time

Posted on November 11, 2023 by customboots

I think I’ve outdone myself this time. These are going to take while to skive…

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Coming soon

Posted on November 5, 2023 by customboots

I’m working on a new deck of playing cards. Here’s a sneak peek at the new cards.

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