Making Boots

[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!…

x2

[Hemi]

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

[toddjcoley]

Looking great hemi!

[Mild7]

All 3 are lovely, pebble in particular

[Megatron1505]

Really nice Hemi.

[Finn666]

brilliant! well done Hemi…

[Hemi]

Thanks guys, I've got to wear one for the Heavyweight Boot Contest… might wait for the two piece commando sole version?

[seanocono]

Excellent work, Hemi.

[simonc]

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.

[Chris]

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.

[babyknight]

Very well done Hemi.

[Moonshine]

@Chris:

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.

+1 on this but build yourself a pair with a cap toe!

[Friday]

Looks great.. Congrats

[Hemi]

@simonc:

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.

[SpaceGnome]

nice work.  i would wear the shit out of those

[toddjcoley]

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!