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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
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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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                        • bagley920B
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                          Those waxed ones are bangin!

                          If I am not I, who will be? -Henry David Thoreau

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                          • natehateN
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                            hemi youre skills are getting better every post in here man!
                            youre gonna have a waiting list if you start producing

                            don't you know there ain't no devil? only god when he's drunk!

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                            • HemiH
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                              Thanks… I'm almost embarrassed at the earlier models I made!

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                              • S
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                                Those waxed ones :-*. No need for embarrassment Hemi. I think we all appreciate watching you evolve your craft. From the get go your work has been good. Each iteration takes it up a notch, or two, or three.

                                I agree with natehate, you'll have a waiting list when you're ready 😉

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                                • HemiH
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                                  Here's the first sample two piece rubber sole unit that we're producing here in New Zealand.  I'm making a boot to put it on now… watch this space!

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                                  • Finn666F
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                                    *watching!…

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                                    • seanoconoS
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                                      @Finn666:

                                      *watching!…

                                      x2

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                                      • HemiH
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                                        So, I've just finished these three new boots and I'm currently building the sample with our own two piece rubber commando sole as well as a shoe version.  I've also managed to get some Vibram (white) soles.

                                        The boots are very close to international release now.


                                        Oiled Pebble Browm


                                        Oiled Dark Brown (almost Black)


                                        Oiled Brown

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                                        • toddjcoleyT
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                                          Looking great hemi!

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                                          • Mild7M
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                                            All 3 are lovely, pebble in particular 🙂

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