Making Boots

[Hemi]

Here's a couple of Suede Boots I just made.  The Havana Suede Boot has a triple leather sole that I'm testing to see how it wears.

[riffblaster general]

Beauties

[Lucifer]

So nice!

[Hemi]

Thanks guys! I decided to wax the Havana Suede Boots… What do you think?

[seanocono]

Dope, Hemi. Like them much better waxed.

[Hemi]

@seanocono:

Dope, Hemi. Like them much better waxed.

Me too.  Now, I gotta figure out if and how I can wax the suede before construction?

[seanocono]

I probably sound like an ass here, so excuse my ignorance; but why should the suede be waxed before construction?

[Hemi]

Its more economical.  Waxing the suede hide first would be more efficient and get a better finish (just like dying the hide first).

[seanocono]

Ah, makes sense.  Thanks for the reply, and good luck.

[Hemi]

Thanks mate.

[simonc]

Very nice work Hemi.  Waxed would make me feel more confident.  Have you explored lining your boots in calf yet?

[Hemi]

No, I haven't made a lined version yet.

[Finn666]

damn Hemi! now that's something I really really like to wear on my feet some day!

[bagley920]

Those waxed ones are bangin!

[natehate]

hemi youre skills are getting better every post in here man!
youre gonna have a waiting list if you start producing

[Hemi]

Thanks… I'm almost embarrassed at the earlier models I made!

[Snowy]

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

[Hemi]

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!

[Finn666]

*watching!…

[seanocono]

@Finn666:

*watching!…

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