Author Archives: customboots

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.

Book signing

Posted on October 13, 2016 by customboots

Tomorrow and Saturday I’ll be doing a book signing event for my book “The Art of Inlay and Overlay” at the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City. I’ll be in the gift shop signing books from 10am … Continue reading →

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Exercise

Posted on October 11, 2016 by customboots

Has anyone ever wondered what the life of a cowboy boot maker is like after hours? Wonder no more. My daily exercise routine: Heading to town, I push the button in my car for the electric gate. Donkeys see the … Continue reading →

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Cowboy Boot Making Class

Posted on October 4, 2016 by customboots

I’ve added a cowboy boot making class to my calendar for January, 2017. Class size is limited to two students. Boot Making Class Link

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Paige

Posted on October 1, 2016 by customboots

Paige has made herself a new pair of shoes. Aren’t they cute?

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It’s a Boot Life

Posted on September 26, 2016 by customboots

Here’s a link to my YouTube video for September. It’s a Boot Life

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American Craft magazine

Posted on September 14, 2016 by customboots

Here’s a link to the article about me in American Craft magazine.

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Joys of traveling

Posted on September 7, 2016 by customboots

I’m sitting in the OKC airport, waiting to fly to Denver and then on to Jackson Hole; I’m going to be a judge at the Western Design Conference. This morning I panicked, thinking that maybe the judging was today instead … Continue reading →

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August newsletter

Posted on September 2, 2016 by customboots

I didn’t get my August newsletter sent out until yesterday (the first of September), and then I forgot to post it so now it’s really late. I will try to do better next… ooops, THIS month. August newsletter

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