Tag Archives: cowboyboots

New YouTube video on using Crimp Screws Shoemaking Tools

Close-up picture of an upcoming project

Introducing “Before The Next Teardrop Falls”(because that song was sung by Freddie FENDER — get it?)

I spent Sunday afternoon with Satan; I’m trying to finish my shoes before I see The Malpass Brothers in concert on Sunday. (Taylor Malpass owns the “Satan Is Real” cowboy boots — they’re fellow Louvin Brothers fans.) Today I finished … Continue reading →

I put the toe boxes in my Louvin Brothers shoes. The “toe box” is a stiffener that holds the shape of the toe and also protects the wearer’s toes. This particular shape is a cowboy boot style I learned from … Continue reading →

I came into the shop today to do some rearranging (it’s my hobby) and realized I’d forgotten to peg the soles on these shoes on Friday. They were in a plastic bag so they wouldn’t have dried out, but leaving … Continue reading →

Me: Ugh, people are awful and I want them all to stay away from me.Also me: Squeal!! I will make so many cool new friends with my Louvin Brothers/Satan Is Real shoes!!

I had some questions yesterday about why the upper is laced to the insole and what I do with the excess thread, so I’m going to explain that a little more. Keep in mind that what I’m showing you is … Continue reading →

Look at me, working on shoes today instead of sitting at my desk!