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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.

Monday’s coming

Posted on May 10, 2025 by customboots

My Friday didn’t exactly go as I anticipated. I intended to side seam this pair of boots before I left for the day, but instead I finished three of four seams. That’s annoying, so I came into the shop this … Continue reading →

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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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