Making Boots

[Chris]

Love the red midsole.  Gotta get a pair of boots with that feature.

[Hemi]

Thanks guys… that Cray was delicious!

Think I've managed to find some natural, tan & havana veg tanned leather as well as some Vibram soles.

I'll let you know more shortly.

[Hemi]

I'm getting closer!

Here's a boot I made for guy at WETA Digital… I think I prefer the natural coloured sole.

I'm also working on producing my own moulded rubber soles.

[seanocono]

Fantastic, Hemi.

[Snowy]

Hemi that's kick ass.

Making your own rubber soles, you crazy sir

[Hemi]

Thanks guy's.

I got tired of trying to source Vibram soles so I'm going to make my own here in New Zealand.  I like being able to control as much of the process as I can and I think it adds value.

[seanocono]

Hemi, it absolutely adds to the value. Best of luck, and keep us posted, please!

[riffblaster general]

hemi…i really want a pair of these when you are ready

[Hemi]

Here's a couple of Suede Boots I just made.  The Havana Suede Boot has a triple leather sole that I'm testing to see how it wears.

[riffblaster general]

Beauties

[Lucifer]

So nice!

[Hemi]

Thanks guys! I decided to wax the Havana Suede Boots… What do you think?

[seanocono]

Dope, Hemi. Like them much better waxed.

[Hemi]

@seanocono:

Dope, Hemi. Like them much better waxed.

Me too.  Now, I gotta figure out if and how I can wax the suede before construction?

[seanocono]

I probably sound like an ass here, so excuse my ignorance; but why should the suede be waxed before construction?

[Hemi]

Its more economical.  Waxing the suede hide first would be more efficient and get a better finish (just like dying the hide first).

[seanocono]

Ah, makes sense.  Thanks for the reply, and good luck.

[Hemi]

Thanks mate.

[simonc]

Very nice work Hemi.  Waxed would make me feel more confident.  Have you explored lining your boots in calf yet?

[Hemi]

No, I haven't made a lined version yet.