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    • HemiH
      Hemi
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      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.

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      • HemiH
        Hemi
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        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.

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        • seanoconoS
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          Fantastic, Hemi.

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          • S
            Snowy
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            Hemi that's kick ass.

            Making your own rubber soles, you crazy sir 🙂

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            • HemiH
              Hemi
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              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.

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

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                • riffblaster generalR
                  riffblaster general
                  Raw and Unwashed
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                  hemi…i really want a pair of these when you are ready

                  PUT DOWN THAT STARBUCKS, PICK UP THAT GNARBUCKS!!

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                  • HemiH
                    Hemi
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                    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.

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                    • riffblaster generalR
                      riffblaster general
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                      Beauties

                      PUT DOWN THAT STARBUCKS, PICK UP THAT GNARBUCKS!!

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                      • LuciferL
                        Lucifer
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                        So nice!

                        Seize the day and don't you cry.

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

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                          • seanoconoS
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                            Dope, Hemi. Like them much better waxed.

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                            • HemiH
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                              @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?

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

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

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

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                                    • HemiH
                                      Hemi
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                                      Thanks mate.

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

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

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                                          • Finn666F
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                                            damn Hemi! now that's something I really really like to wear on my feet some day!

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