How I make a pair of leather flip flops

[@wornwizard]

Hi! I am a full time artist, and if you'd like to support my work, please check out www.wornwizard.com. I'm primarily making jewelry now. I get a lot of comments asking me to slow down the video... you're in luck! There is a full build series for these flip flops on my channel. Here's the first video - kzbin.info/www/bejne/rZ2rkIpuhcmNmqs

[@thaisaykroyd5113]

These will last forever! Such a perfect job!

[@BudgetGunsandGearReviews]

I know this is an old video with a lot of comments, but I just HAD to say this... Why on EARTH didn't _I_ think of the sock on the hand thing?!?!?!? Genius, pure simple genius. Gonna have to steal that one.

[@rossjordan2248]

I have to say, from one leather crafter to another that is one of the finest pairs of flip flops I have ever seen. Ross Jordan Leather Works

[@wornwizard]

Ross Jordan That means a lot, thank you!

[@jessemarvin3217]

@@wornwizard nice work.... my only question is what's the reason for using pinesol in your water? After just over 50 years of working leather this is the first I've seen of anyone using pinesol in there water... Again, good job and look forward to hearing from you.

[@wornwizard]

@@jessemarvin3217 You have a lot more experience than I do. A few year back I was having black speckles show up on hides occasionally, I thought maybe it was oxidizing metal dust from the air. I asked about it in a fb group and someone suggested it may be a mold or impurities in my water, and to try adding a bit of pinesol to my water. It worked and I've been using it ever since. Let me know what your thoughts are on this!

[@jowelkhankhan7246]

Ross Jordan ...now...I....selep...

[@abdabderhman4198]

Ce mr c.est un.artiste dan c ce metier

[@coinbyte8590]

Before the process began I saw the photo of the most beautiful pair of flip flops imaginable and then being guided through he making with such wonderful music has been a joy.🥰

[@nicholasfurious9694]

This is an amazing video. I’m new to the craft and mainly lean via lurking on forums and tutorial videos. This is, by far, the best one. I’ve been wanting to make sandals for a while but haven’t found much in tutorials. This feels like the holy grail. Thank you.

[@taffythegreat1986]

Nicholas Furious I know, he’s so fast lol 😂

[@skeeve55]

So I watched like 15 different DIY Sandal videos on KZbin, but this one is the most professional by a very big margin! Good job Sir, I respect your attention to detail!

[@biosk4hvd]

The "Don't fall asleep subtext" while i was falling asleep was a killer! Amazing video.

[@Thirikalee]

Wow, they turned out so great! I love the burnished edges everywhere - even "good" expensive leather sandals today often are left with rough edges - to me, that just looks cheap and careless and unfinished. I learned a lot, thank you!

[@marcogiai-coletti354]

Wow! That's quite a few hours worth of work. You've inspired me to try some simple leather work.

[@litecraftsandroses]

Is great to work with leather. I wish I have my own studio. If yes I would stay there all day...

[@tiffanybledsoe4591]

Ah ha! Thank you! I've been wanting to make my own flip flops but couldn't find what material to make the soles out of, aside from reusing tires. You gave me the right direction at the right time, som uch gratitude!

[@texastreetop2989]

If I had a choice out of all the fine leather work on KZbin, I'd not give it a second thought...it would be a pair of your flip flops. Quality work brother. I'm gonna be sad until the day I own a pair.

[@wornwizard]

I really appreciate that!

[@jameseason4088]

Great illustration of how much time and effort an artist actually puts into their work.

[@freedommatters9596]

I've never liked flip flops very much. I've warn them, but never with love. I'd sport these beauties any day of the week and twice on Sunday. Talk about a work of art.

[@casperbrother8037]

Stunning, just stunning! In college my wife made leather coats. They were pretty popular. Of course that was more than 45yrs ago! ☺️

[@Wylder955]

Hands down those the best flip flops i have ever seen and the craftsmanship is awesome.

[@wornwizard]

Lew Ashby wow thank you! that's super nice to say!

[@euripedesmacedo40]

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[@euripedesmacedo40]

You are a genius, and I want to learn the tricks with you.

[@MrEdsen]

Great video, no blah blah story straight to the making and some awesome flip flops at the end. My compliments and thank you for sharing

[@phoebelong7513]

WOW.That is a LOT of work. They are beautiful. Well done.

[@notwrkn2mch]

Between the music and the craftsmanship that was a well spent 20 minutes

[@lspthrattan]

You make me want to go buy some leather working tools! Great video, and those sandals look terrific.

[@caskwith]

Fantastic bit of work. I'll expect they take a while to break in but once they do they will be the most comfy flipflops ever.

[@albertboggs5262]

I followed the guide and made a wonderful pair! Thank you so very much !!!

[@BojanBojovic]

Looking for years to find one like these, but no luck. Brilliant job!

[@turkeycreekknives133]

That was one of the best things I’ve watched in long time thank you for doing it I was wondering how you would protect the stitching of the soles deeper cut then you pulled out the crape material The it was answered right there ! Need to watch again to see if I missed where you said what weight leather you used Again pleasure watching true craftsmanship Turkey Creek Custom Knives

[@pacemetalfab]

910K views !!! Awesome !!!. My best and longest lasting flip flops was a pair that Berts Surf Shop in eastern NC sold. They have long since stop carrying their house branded flop and sell the rainbow brand. No where as long lasting. Love this video. Thanks. Tom

[@moonolyth]

Very fine craftsmanship. Fine production all round.decent sandals last some time and a fine pair like this would be worth Pain for. Glad I found. Thanks !

[@ambroseabellair5306]

I gotta ask, how much actual time did you have in these. Truly a thing of beauty and you deserve all of the accolades you receive. Amazing, the quality of craftsmanship unequaled and just mind blowing the time and effort placed in these sandals. Thank you so much for the journey, now I know why, hand crafted items are so rare to find, and when you do, it's out of appreciation for that time and effort that we pay the price willingly for them.I will indeed subscribe, because to not to, would be an embarrassment to myself.

[@Audra94braun]

Leather has taught me so much about patience lol. Every piece requires love and attention.

[@mdsr640]

U cute

[@litecraftsandroses]

True :)

[@Exiide89]

It also teaches about killing done to get leather in the first place. So much in the name of love.

[@maxgilbert18]

@@Exiide89 How far removed we are from the earth where killing animals for sustenance and survival seems beneath us. A leather piece of clothing is made from the waste of butchering of an animal for food. Skin is useless without making it into leather. At the end of the day I'm much more comfortable with a piece of solid leather footwear that will last a decade, than buying a new pair of shoes that will only last a year, crafted by child slaves in some horrible part of the world. It's only our misunderstanding and willful blindness of the suffering of other human beings that we could think a natural and extremely durable product such as leather could be offensive. Call your local butcher, pick up some deer skin for next to nothing and take that waste and make it into something beautiful and useful. Then you will understand my friend. Get back in the woods, and back to our shared heritage as curators of the planet.

[@12sisters1bride7]

Had no ideal what all goes into this.assumed they were mass produced by machine.never thought the craft was still alive.thanx for a great demo.

[@fakiirification]

you can still get hand made custom fit shoes and boots. you just have to be willing to pay for it. its one of those things where if you have to ask how much it is, you can't afford it. The cheapest bespoke bootmaker i know of starts at around 800 for a relatively no frills boot. crafts never truely die. they just become rare and demand a premium.

[@anibalbabilonia1867]

Wow! Im impressed! Those are probably the best pair of flipflaps i ever seen! AWESOME!😎👍

[@donfelivargas8549]

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[@peem1244]

Excellent video and a real work of art. True craftsmanship. Keep up the good work. Thanks. Pedro.

[@pwman]

Beautiful video and great work! Really enjoyed it. Thanks for making and sharing!!

[@mjrobinet]

Those are awesome!!! I know how much work/love goes into making custom foot wear, I’ve made many pair of custom molded sandals for my wife and myself. You should be very proud. My wife likes flip flops so maybe I’ll give your idea a try. Ed

[@jowelkhankhan7246]

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[@teenapittman4241]

Back in the 90's and 2000's, I had resigned myself that decent leather shoes and purses would be 100 dollars or much more and would save up or find them on sale.. Nowadays, purses and shoes of even that standard can't be found. The average American has been left out of the leather world. I haven't had a decent leather purse or pair of leather shoes since Doc Marten's. Sneakers are disgracefully being made with what looks like bridal veils and pot scrubbers. Good affordable shoes AND flip flops are hard to find. These flip flops are beautiful and high quality. I may have to learn how to make them. I wish he sold them on his website.

[@HayK47]

Teena Pittman since he doesn’t appear to be offering them for sale, I’d refer you to Southern Polished for high quality handmade sandals. There is a video on their KZbin channel Trenton & Heath on how they make them.

[@HayK47]

Teena Pittman here it is kzbin.info/www/bejne/pYiUgoCEobamnaM

[@markdstump]

I don't consider Docs to be good quality, but, if you are a woman who is gravitationally privileged (under, say 125 lbs) than you don't need as much cushion in the sole as I do at 200 Lbs :) :( BTW, this guy cuts boot in half to show you how they are made! kzbin.infovideos

[@varun009]

They cost in excess of $500 but there are a number of leather boot companies in the Pacific northwest that make excellent quality handmade boots and shoes for men and women. Check out Whites, nicks and Frank's. There are a number of less prominent shoe makers sprinkled throughout the country. You just have to look. Quality comes at a price but it also lasts longer.

[@philippriestman8516]

Well said👏

[@edwinleach4013]

Classy work of art! Great workmanship. Simply beautiful.

[@waltermessines5181]

Wow, a piece of art, Armani flip-flops. Great video. Truly inspiring to pick up the craft. I would hesitate to wear them, just show them off very occasionally. Vanishing skills?

[@pivotsane2513]

SL monsieur je m'appelle Jean Yombouno orphelins de père e mère handicapé physique j'ai dore cet travail je les appris pour gagner dignement z honnêtement ma vie . Je cherche avoir les relations ces entreprises pour mon avancement. Fatiguer d'espérer.mais ma en dieu jsp tjs. En espérant avoir une bonne suite à ma demande. Merci

[@greezzzli3081]

Ручная работа должна высоко оплачиватся!!!Мастеру браво!!!

[@cristinalima6687]

Lindo seu trabalho e principalmente seu amor em compartilhar seu talento!!!

[@ioanakariki3844]

ahhhhhh i loooove your work and your are amazing wornwizard. I really believe i will get here soon as i complete shoe school in the next five years.

[@s.zagorodnov]

Отличная работа! Купил бы с удовольствием! (Russia)

[@seniorrobinzon1619]

Да, такие сланцы стоят наверное дохрена!

[@mkivy]

This is wonderful...now all I have to do is ask if u sell them? My wife and I live at the beaches of SC and well most of our foot ware is sandals and flip flops...these would b nice to go out for dinner...again these are beautiful! So talented...

[@phoenix4ever367]

Need to get you one of them dremel bit burnishers. I love the one I have

[@3929Cindy]

This is GREAT! One of my next projects! And so glad to know about the rubber sole sheet!

[@hechetonchieres]

That's some heirloom-quality footwear, right there.

[@angeldawson]

Wow... I have a new appreciation for handmade sandals and their price. That's a lot of work - and a lot of injured fingers at one stage of the video. Well done, Sir!

[@moonolyth]

I believe the bandage stuff is to protect the fingers. Lots of cramping probably.

[@AGM57]

Хорошая работа! Спасибо!

[@TriggaTreDay]

I have been looking for proper rubber soles in retail for years now and never found anything that would last. Where can I find these rubber sole sheets? You didn’t have a link in the description box. Thanks for the video. You do amazing work.

[@wornwizard]

You're right, somehow I missed that. I have used crepe rubber and vibram soles. Here's a link to each - amzn.to/2R4lOfW and amzn.to/35ND8dy

[@leahs.5193]

I wear 7 1/2. TAKE MY MONEY! I need these!💰 Awesome work btw.😎

[@HumanGoodOne]

Ok...let me just say that I'm so happy I watched it! Firstly you are so handy. You have golden hands, lots of patience and skills. As I was enjoying every step from the beginning to the end and I was thinking: how can you put a price on those shoes after all? It's not possible. Thank you so much for the eye-openner)) in the best way. You are brilliant at what you doing.

[@mounix23]

One of the best tutorial, well done! You work like a master 👍🌹🌹🙏

[@Sekret_BOLSHOY]

во истину дело мастера боится - ну БРАВО красиво, трудоемко сшито обувь просто шикарная а у нас такое мужчинам не доступно носят синтетику )))

[@TexHoss1]

Great music choice. I wished I could hand stitch that fast, lol. I prefer machine stitching cause it saves my old hands. Great job on making the sandals. I hope you get your price for a well made hand made product.

[@sajidulalom2395]

Eovove

[@vital5433]

Как приятно смотреть как работает мастер,дай бог ему здоровья и удачи,пусть люди носят его обувь и сумки с удовольствием,и каждый раз когда они будут пользоваться его изделиями так же как и я,желать ему здоровья.

[@Stacy_Sunshine]

These are beautiful! Now I understand this process, I will tackle the next project. Question for you. I see your fast flying fingers taped, I am guessing that is in lieu of thimbles. Have you mentioned what you tape with, before or how you decide where to tape?

[@wornwizard]

Thank you! Good question. I use masking tape and leather wraps to protect my fingers on long sewing projects like these. Mostly the thread seems to cut into the bends in the joints of my index finger, but it can cut anywhere. You can definitely feel it start to happen if its from repetitive sewing. Your experience may vary! Check out my faq video and build series for more.

[@Stacy_Sunshine]

Excellent info and I will definitely check that out! I'm an avid, all over the place seamstress, crafter, DIYer, jack of all trades. Really appreciate the craftsmanship and the info sharing!

[@kakatalib8221]

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[@fernandodacosta3079]

Class. Well made. Would buy a pair without thinking twice. Thanks.

[@fjimenezbotello]

Wooooooooow, you are amazing; congratulations my friend. Perfect job, many thanks for share.

[@iam4740]

Was looking for a project as a gift. Found it. Good works.

[@idroolt6999]

Excellent craftsmanship. :)

[@garybillington2239]

Have you considered mounting your burnishing tool in a pillar drill ? Great video, thank you.

[@killerkane1957]

Now that’s a set of Jerusalem Cruisers! Manly footwear here is Cowboy boots. But I’d wear them slippers! Tejas Amigo

[@MikeTheMaker1]

Hahahah

[@arenhakobian8714]

Very good slippers.

[@jaimeAntolinezGonzalez3730]

Excelente programaciòn didáctica y pedagògica. Les felicito y agradezco su valioso aporte en pro del bienestar a travès de estas pràcticas enseñanzas.

[@thangiralamaneendra7522]

In Southern India. " Madiga community". Done this type of sandle well... The had such a great talent today also They are preparing in frent of us. Such great humans...

[@SheerStitchery]

Love this video! I think I may just make myself a pair of flip flops for this summer. Thanks so much for sharing!

[@cecebubbles]

I need to make a pair of flip flops for my husband! He has unusually large and oddly shaped feet. Can I come use your workshop? :-)

[@VOLTRON999]

you can come to my workshop any time you like this is my mobile number you can text me on my whatsapp or viber both are active on same number 00923126554433

[@VOLTRON999]

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[@footcraft777]

Sir /ma'am I also make handmade Ladies footwear please please watch once time and .if u like so please.............

[@andreasdahl717]

holy sandal! Holy flip flop :D Amazing craftmanship!

[@Intuitivni_Tarot_Tumač]

MakerDad - its a very complex process , so please would you be polite sir to tell us - I guess you manufacture also for sale, or if not approx how much those pair worth it, thanks for an answer.

[@tajeproductions8907]

GREAT WORK!!! I'm amazed at the work that went into making your leather flip flops by hand.

[@wornwizard]

Thank you!

[@alexanders.montes7131]

Just plain amazing! Keep up the good work!👍

[@jamesdepaul3410]

Beautiful work... Excellent craftsmanship.

[@grod0051]

Those are beautiful sandals. Now the real question how long did it really take you to make the pair of sandals? Just curious I'm just getting into enjoying leather work I don't throw up myself I can't but I enjoy watching others do it and I was just wondering how long it took. You do beautiful work

[@wornwizard]

Christine Davis Thanks! Check out my channel, I did a full build series. Takes 2-3 days.

[@BojanBojovic]

MakerDad What is the price of those hand made sandals?

[@dhhrazmi726]

Christine Davis This is good and beautiful I am also a women's shoes manufacturer

[@grod0051]

hassan hrazmi how much for a size EU 45??..? They have to be a mans shoe as I walk weird and need the thicker bottom on both?. It doesn't have to be fancy, I'm a simple person no frilly stuff!!!

[@Heraclitean]

It's cool how you do your saddle stitching inside a kiln.

[@MrPixlink]

How many hours roughly, did you invest? Excellent work. Where do you purchase your leather, Tandy maybe?

[@wornwizard]

Donald Haynes About 20-24 hours. And yes, Tandy. Thanks!!

[@mofar5856]

أحيكم على المجهود والإتقان from Egypt

[@wornwizard]

Nearly 1 million views! I still can't wrap my head around that number. Thank you for watching! Please subscribe for many more videos!

[@jake210c]

Whats the leather thickness on all three layers? how do you determine the the strap and thong size?

[@wornwizard]

@@jake210c Check out my FAQ and tutorial videos

[@manolitog.6661]

*Cual seria el costo* ?

[@MrTTdawgTT]

MakerDad I have the gear and skills but not the measurements or patterns. I went to @jake210c on Twitter with no results. I assume I’m not going to the right place. Where might one obtain this information good sir? Great tips BTW. Video is straight to the point and loaded with great information. Thanks.

[@wornwizard]

@@MrTTdawgTT Watch my tutorials. The first one discusses the pattern.

[@JDoe-hb7pc]

Can you make these with "arch support" for people who want to wear flip flops but have heel spurs or plantar fasciitis? I'd love a design for something I can wear all day that won't lead to flat feet.

[@wornwizard]

Hopefully I will do a variation with arch support in the future

[@JDoe-hb7pc]

@@wornwizard That would be amazing and so unique. Thank you! Looking forward to that modification. As people get older the muscle under the feet gets weaker and stops providing arch support. It leads to great pain. I remember taking some flip flops to Disney. What a mistake. I don't remember ever feeling that when I was 16. lol

[@lorrainesmith4074]

Awesome love them 👍

[@priyasweetssuresh2630]

Lorraine Smith

[@djelloullaidani9180]

Can I try them? They're marvellous.

[@allenaverill2461]

Excellent work sir.

[@lorrainebogan9909]

Wow! That's a lot of detailing and work. You're Awesome! Praise God!

[@GLO-CK]

Нормально. Только при ходьбе, между пальцев шов будет постоянно кожу натирать. Необходимо шов планки делать спереди.

[@Artur-hp4nw]

И внутреннюю планку чуть короче мм на 5 .

[@cesarlopez5612]

Tiene bastante trabajo mi amigo . Felicifades . Eres muy bueno en lo que hases . Cuanto cuestan esas sandalias y disculpa . Graciad por enseñarnos tan bonita lavor

[@jr6786]

Thank you!

[@Gloria_magslife]

You’re doing a wonderful job, very efficient... I have ocd. I say that to say, just as u said, “don’t fall asleep” I was thinking... maaaan this is relaxing! Thank you for sharing!

[@alinshimone6394]

I have ocd too where are you from

[@turnstyles7485]

Very nice! I think if I ever get up the courage to try this project, I'll try to remember to burnish the thong before I sew it down. It should be easier that way.

[@hotovikibz6893]

I can't believe man how creative you Are, mind blowing 👍.. While watching I can say how efforts it needs inorder to make the good outcomes, outstanding brother I appreciate ua hard work, keep going and explore more ❤️. GOOD LUCK

[@walenciawandananuses7057]

I want you to came to Namibia giving classes about it

[@wornwizard]

Sounds like fun!

[@ayasugihada]

Wow. I am planning to make 2-layers leather sandals for myself and this video of yours is a great inspiration! I wonder - what kind of stitching chisels (pricking irons?) do you use? Thank you.

[@robboss1839]

I break countless cheap flip flops and was recently given a pile of thin-medium thickness leather. Would it be possible for me to make an inferior recreation of these by adding a layer or two to the bottom? If I can solve my flip flop problem with handmade sandals made from my grandmothers old cushion cover that would be awesome. I have very little experience with leather work, but I can do a little bit of everything and have been wanting to improve my skills in that area

[@wornwizard]

Only one way to find out!

[@charleswatts1864]

Everyone starts somewhere. Give it a try if you haven't already.

[@FBPrepping]

How do you want to gain experience without starting up?. Just find some cheap material and make your best! good luck

[@kevinfleischer2049]

Cushion covers are made of chrome tan leather. This is very soft and not comparable to the veg tanned leather he used. Without veg tan, you would need another type of stiff material for the soles. (Btw. I have the same problem. On youtube you only find people working with veg tan leather. But you rarely see chrome tan projects... )

[@flwrangler]

In west Africa, sandals are worn by 95% of the population. I purchased some leather ones, handmade, in answer to your question. The bottoms are made from recycled motorcycle tires. Perhaps this might be of helpful.

[@jamesindelicato8888]

Those are some bad ass flops!!

[@MikeTheMaker1]

They look amazing, how do they feel?

[@wornwizard]

Mike Builds Really nice. As nice as they look! (to me anyway)

[@MikeTheMaker1]

Well then they must feel superb because they look like you've been working in the shoe business for decades

[@footcraft777]

Sir /ma'am I also make handmade Ladies footwear please please watch once time and .if u like so please.............

[@sailnekkid]

Managed to survive thru 2 yrs of College in Santa Barbara (Marine Diving Tech) with GI Bill and leather work --Fall '69 - fall '71.....Mostly self taught, leathercraft was hippy-dippy crude, but sold a lot of belts, handbags, watch bands, etc by word of mouth.... Partnered up with Alex Nordholm during my last semester--"Norsemen Leather" (Nordholm-Schumacher) Carpinteria, CA...He was the master sandal maker and I did most of the handbags, belts, cases, etc....Learned to make sandals and produced 60 pairs of custom sandals the summer of 1971 before moving to coastal Louisiana to work offshore.....It's much easier if ya have all the shoe making equipment....We made sandals similarly to your way, but no stitching--brass rivets and brass clinch nails for soles, MUCH quicker....Barge cement is what really kept sandals together....Back then, we used mostly latigo for uppers and thick chrome bends for soles.....Really miss that hippy-dippy leather shop smell....LOL

[@wornwizard]

Good times! Yeah, I'm definitely not a shoe maker, I have learned. Lol

[@sailnekkid]

@@wornwizard ya did nice work on those flip flops.....Much easier with hand crank sole cutter and a row of motorized sanding/polishing drums.... ;o) Still have a few small trays of clinch nails and various brass rivets.....Also, funky solid brass belt buckles.....Have debated whether to make up a bunch of long, blank belts with 50 yr old buckles attached for people to finish any way they want....Probably sell on Etsy.....Don't need $$ and haven't been inspired yet.....Have made over 100 leather helmet shields (about 50 with wood, copper, brass plaques) for retired fire family but ran out of steam a few years ago....(was a fireman for 25 yrs, retired 16 yrs ago).....

[@lalodiaz3886]

It is beautiful friend I would love to work with leather to make a boot. Greetings from Mexico

[@abefrohman1759]

Lalo Diaz awesome tutorial

[@garcialove5930]

Lalo Diaz =)

[@lovestonedandlacquered]

Do you have a pattern for these? They're awesome!

[@philochristos]

This really makes me want to make a pair of sandals. The only problem is that I have to wait until I wear my present sandals out so I can take them apart and make a pattern out of them.

[@wornwizard]

Sam Harper You could do that, but you don't have to. I didn't cannibalize another pair, just traced my foot and marked the thong hole between my toes on the first pair.

[@goodboyringo9716]

Start making them cause by the time you get done your flaps will be wore out

[@michellespencer5675]

Love these. Absolutely gorgeous! Feel inspired now! Thank you.

[@elvisconstantinanton78]

Very well !!! Nice Work !!! Nice Filip !!!

[@sirw369]

Hey, love this video! Do you not make these in your shop anymore??

[@wornwizard]

I don't. I've moved on to other projects!

[@sirw369]

@@wornwizard ah man... Best wishes on your new project!

[@MrKrueger88]

Beautiful workmanship ... And being leather shouldn't smell either . 😀😁🤣

[@tonybowers9490]

That was awesome. You are a true craftsman. All hand made and sewn. The only machine was the belt sander. Thanks for sharing!

[@mikeisgettinupset]

I would wear the HELL out of these things!

[@epbeket]

Guess you could try. They probably last a lifetime. Craftsmanship A+ 😍

[@footcraft777]

Sir /ma'am I also make handmade Ladies footwear please please watch once time and .if u like so please.............