Tag Archives: bespoke

I worked on fitting lasts all day today. It’s not the most glamorous part of my job, but it is the part that makes all the pretty, artistic bits possible.

I use a double handled knife to trim the heel breast on my cowboy boots and I’m frequently asked where they can be purchased. I’ve finally tracked down a source for them and they’re now available through my web site. … Continue reading →

After a few weeks of students and taking care of the supply business, I am officially back at work building boots.

Here’s a LINK to my newsletter for March. To subscribe, send an email to customboots@aol.com with “Subscribe” in the subject line.

I will be teaching a two day leather inlay/overlay class in Ashland, Oregon. This will follow the Footwear Symposium weekend hosted by Bill and Julie Shanor. Please click on the link below to learn more about the class and reserve … Continue reading →

I’ve had two students in my shop for the past two weeks, and they left today with the boots they built. It was a very enjoyable class and my shop will seem extra quiet for a few days until I … Continue reading →

I’m very happy to announce that I’m now a dealer for Packer Leather out of Australia. I will focus on carrying a wide range of colors in kangaroo. I have six colors now and plan to add more colors in … Continue reading →

On “It’s a Boot Life” this month, I feature my trip to the Independent Shoemaker’s Conference in England. “It’s a Boot Life”

I have a new and updated web page for Sorrell Notions and Findings!!! Please visit it, admire its beauty, and feel free to shop. I will be adding more products soon.

The boots I’m working on now will be for me. They have black kangaroo tops with a fully stitched design and a green alligator foot. I’ve never had green alligator boots before.