Making Boots
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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.
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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.
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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
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i love the design and concept behind this,
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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!
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don't know if that's something unusual,
but i love the look of the rubber sole running through the heel.
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Hemi, I was chatting to Danny about your boots whilst at Rivet and Hide earlier today, and your lack of sole options and the price of Vibram units.
In one of your earlier posts you mentioned being able to get Topy soles. They do a cleated half-sale called the Granit. It's a bit different to the usual Vibram fare, but I rather like them.
Here they are on a pair of replica Fallschirmjagerstiefel.
And a better shot of the toe section.
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Almost an Art Deco vibe to those.
