Making Boots

[emceeQ]

Can't wait to see the sample Hemi!

[riffblaster general]

@Hemi:

Hey Nate,

We're making our own high quality rubber sheets locally that we cut into soles. They don't have a fancy sole pattern but they look good and perform really well.

I'm making a sample shoe now so I'll have something to show you soon.

i'm into that!

[JCMx800]

The Oxfords look really great, want a pair for the next Summer

[Hemi]

The shoes are cool. They're based on a really old doctors shoe last would you believe?

[Hemi]

What do you think of our latest shoe?

Upper: Roughout Crust Oiled Brown Full Grain Leather
Sole: Single Natural Leather Runner with Rubber Sole and Stacked Leather Heel

This is the first time using the rubber sheeting manufactured here in NZ. We cut and grind the rubber into our sole shape.

[tmg]

Beautiful, when will they be available?

[Hemi]

Thanks mate, I love these! They're basically boots that look like shoes… heavy duty and brass screw wired.

I'm working on the website and all the little details like branding, boxes etc. Because I'm trying to do everything locally it takes a bit longer to set up the supply chain and get the quality I'm after but I'm very close now so it won't be long.

[EastWest]

Very nice Hemi, really. Good to see the development over the thread as well. Out of interest is the rivet purely for asthetics? Good luck with the rest.

[Hemi]

Thanks mate. The rivet is there for strength but I like the look as well. We can also make them without it.

[Arabit]

The rivet is cool, it is like your signature IMO. Oxfords look great!!!

[Hemi]

Just finished these ones as well.

What sort of inner sole do you guy's prefer? I've been using a leather with foam underneath.

[Finn666]

Hemi, i'd be down for a pair of the oxfords!
do you also have the chance to add a little commando sole (like vibram 430) or "just" the one shown in the above pics?

edit:
damn, that first boot (black one) looks sweet as titts as well…

[Hemi]

Hey Rafa,

Unfortunately, Vibram have a minimum order of $20,000 which is why I decided to make my own which limits styles.  I know a a local importer who stocks some Vibram, Topy and some other Italian and Spanish rubber soles so it's a matter of me going out there and seeing what he has… I'll keep you posted.

One thing we don't do is sew the sole. It would be purely aesthetic because the brass wire screws and cement are hardcore. It would also adds extra cost.

The black Boot is actually a super dark brown. You can see it more in the roughout section. I like it because it's thick.

[davito]

Hemi great work man

[Friday]

Beautiful..love the oxfords as well.. a very clean cut/look

[Seul]

Dude Hemi: that dark brown roughout with the natty laces is fucking awesome!.. 

[JCMx800]

@Hemi:

One thing we don't do is sew the sole. It would be purely aesthetic because the brass wire screws and cement are hardcore. It would also adds extra cost.

Would love to learn more about it
Still love the Oxfords 

[trail and arrow]

i love the design and concept behind this,
congrats hemi!

[Hemi]

New subtle two tone boot - Oiled Dark Brown with Chocolate Brown Quaters

New rubber sole option. The rubber factory has closed for the year so I can't finish making my own rubber heels and rubber sheeting until the middle of January… sometimes, it's a pain living on a small island in the South Pacific!

Picking up some hair cream from my good mate Tony after taking photos in his alleyway. He's a legend around here and famous for dreadlocks. A few years ago Ice Cube asked him to do his hair when touring New Zealand. I asked if he could sneak me in as an assistant. Unfortunately, I feel asleep and he got stoned at the hotel with the crew and didn't touch anyone's hair… You never know who's in this place!

[Finn666]

grear boots (as always) and a great story to go with it as well…congrats buddy!