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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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                          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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                                      • Megatron1505M
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                                        Really nice Hemi.

                                        Made in England, clothed in Japan, fed in America and drunk in Belgium !

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                                        • Finn666F
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                                          brilliant! well done Hemi…

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                                          • HemiH
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                                            Thanks guys, I've got to wear one for the Heavyweight Boot Contest… might wait for the two piece commando sole version?

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