Making Boots
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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 -
Looking great hemi!
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Really nice Hemi.
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I think you should wait for the commando sole and use the pebble grain for the contest. Though they all look fantastic.
Thanks for letting us follow the progress on them.
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Very well done Hemi.
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Dark Brown seems to have the best shape. I was reading if you don't use a second layer on the top cap it will flatten down and look like a slipper.
They're built on the same last so the shape is the same. The toe is lasted by hand so there are those beautiful slight variations (that signal handmade) and I think each leather seems to react and look different as well… much like denim.
I use a medium celastic material to hold the shape of the toe box which sits between the lining and upper.
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nice work. i would wear the shit out of those
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just wanting to know how much of the boot you make hemi? or are you just a designer? Either way looking great and will be coming to NZ for a pair!
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I:
- Design the boots
- Handpick the leather from the best NZ Tannery
- Select imported leather sole bends
- Design the rubber sole/heel then have them made in NZ
- Have the boots put together by a fantastic NZ craftsman
Its quite a process, I work with a minimum of four other parties to bring these boots to life. Next week I travel to Melbourne to visit the master last maker to work on a new model. He's the only guy left in NZ/Australia still doing this on a commercial scale.
