Making Boots

[Finn666]

@Hemi:

Thanks guys for all the feedback, I really appreciate it.  I'm working on a new sample right now.

I decided to stain the leather runner on the black leather boot,  I think it looks a lot better.

I also gave them a wax which I get from my mate Tony (the pig hunter) who lives in Coromandel on the east coast of New Zealand.  He makes it from natural beeswax sourced from Manuka trees in the Coromandel native forests… you could spread it on your toast if you wanted!

What do you think?

these are definitely ready to go live! great pair right there mate…

[Snowy]

@Seul:

Hemi's Semi's.

No need for a contest, Seul nailed it :ROFL:

[Snowy]

And agree, they're looking great now. Bet they'd look even better with non-overdyed denim too

(and I'd love to try that honey/wax :P~~~~~)

[Friday]

They sure looks good Hemi..

[Hemi]

@Seul:

Hemi's Semi's.

Classic, trust Seul!

I use to play Rugby and was lucky enough to be part of one of the best loose forward trios in my region.

6 - Hemi Pou
7 - Semi Iafeta
8 - Filo Tiatia

Semi's dad was always on sideline screaming out, "Hemi, Semi, Filo, do something!", in his fresh Samoan accent… then he would start a fight with the opposition supporters.

[Hemi]

@Snowy:

And agree, they're looking great now. Bet they'd look even better with non-overdyed denim too

(and I'd love to try that honey/wax :P~~~~~)

Hey, those are indigo chino ducks man!

[Snowy]

@Hemi:

@Snowy:

And agree, they're looking great now. Bet they'd look even better with non-overdyed denim too

Hey, those are indigo chino ducks man!

Apologies, not sure I explained myself very well. Looking back over your other photos you've got some nicely cuffed jeans (see below photo). The cuffing has helped accentuate the details of your fine boots. This pair of chino ducks, don't have that contrast to enable the boots to pop out.

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[Hemi]

Yeah, you're right Snowy.  I'll take another photo tomorrow.

[Hemi]

Another day in paradise… I gotta go eat!

[Snowy]

Awesome, you win :).

[Down under guy]

Nice Hemi, nice cray, where's its brothers at

Peace

[Lucifer]

Put me on the list of customers when you start selling stuff, ok?

[Chris]

Love the red midsole.  Gotta get a pair of boots with that feature.

[Hemi]

Thanks guys… that Cray was delicious!

Think I've managed to find some natural, tan & havana veg tanned leather as well as some Vibram soles.

I'll let you know more shortly.

[Hemi]

I'm getting closer!

Here's a boot I made for guy at WETA Digital… I think I prefer the natural coloured sole.

I'm also working on producing my own moulded rubber soles.

[seanocono]

Fantastic, Hemi.

[Snowy]

Hemi that's kick ass.

Making your own rubber soles, you crazy sir

[Hemi]

Thanks guy's.

I got tired of trying to source Vibram soles so I'm going to make my own here in New Zealand.  I like being able to control as much of the process as I can and I think it adds value.

[seanocono]

Hemi, it absolutely adds to the value. Best of luck, and keep us posted, please!

[riffblaster general]

hemi…i really want a pair of these when you are ready