Tag Archives: bespoke

“Sad Wind Sighs”

After lasting and inseaming the boot leather sits above the insole, leaving a depression. You can see how the boot in the center has areas that aren’t level. On the left is the filler piece and on the right is … Continue reading →

Introducing: “Blackbirds and Crows” (rough-out version)

“If Heartaches Had Wings”

The Boot Maker’s Prayer (Please match, please match) has been answered. I’ve been building and leveling heels all day and I’m tired so I’m going home now and I’ll finish these tomorrow.

I’m pretty excited about these because I think they’re one of the prettiest boots I’ve made. I’ll have them finished tomorrow.

I found this picture today of a pair of boots I made. There’s a raised cord design going around the front of the foot, precisely along the bottom of the vamp (foot) leather. To do this and get it perfect … Continue reading →

Successful day lasting boots with my apprentice

The purple lines show how I often see boot makers punch their holes in the insole for inseaming. The blue lines show a better way to position the stitches; this way all of the stress for multiple stitches isn’t centered … Continue reading →