Recrafting Chukka Boots for a Bespoke Fit

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[@patrickhodges2180]

Thx for the post project review to help others understand the initial issues.

[@rudyhurtado8765]

YOU HAVE BALLS man!!! well done, and I'm glad Steve loves helping people, he's a good guy!!

[@altizer_shoemaker]

Yeah he's the man

[@brunonbierzeniuk1064]

I think Bedo is super cool of a guy. I've been watching his vids for hours back in a day. Great that you know each other. This technique is very hard to execute. My first ever attempt was with that navy blue fitting pair for Andre Simha and I wasn't happy at all with the result. I admire your ambition to even try that stitching. Listener to The Stitchdown Shoecast too!

[@keatman]

Never seen stitching done this way. Thanks showing us!

[@altizer_shoemaker]

Thanks for watching! Terry Kim Shoemaker has some great examples of this construction type on his youtube if you want to see an actual professional do it.

[@Wheres_Waldos_EDC]

Definitely take in all you can from Bedo's, he's one of the best out there! You're super fortunate to get help from a man of his caliber! Awesome job though on the boots, keep it up!

[@AlexanderMason1]

I would recommend you sharpen your awls if you are having to put too much pressure. That is why you are breaking them. Especially with CS Osborn, you have to sharpen most tools you get from them as they skip that step to save the customer so money. You need to get the awl sharp (not just pointy but actually cutting sharp). Also I recommend getting a thinner awl blade. Nice video.

[@altizer_shoemaker]

Thanks for the rec, Alexander!

[@adelhomeserviceselectrical728]

You watch potter and sons they are good guys to get information on cobbler techniques so you could grow your own I think you're doing a great job so far

[@Painkiller456]

Waaw! Keep it up man. You are fortunate to have Steve around you. We love him. I am sending you my love and best wishes from India.

[@walterthorne4819]

Excellent presentation

[@TheNunakun]

Wow, you got Steve to help you out! Very jealous you're in close proximity. I'd volunteer my time there to learn a bit

[@albertpestana9137]

So good to see that you were able to go to Steve at Bedo”s Leatherwork and learn from him. He is a super guy.

[@altizer_shoemaker]

No kidding! Awfully nice of him to give me advice and let me use his tools occasionally especially considering how busy that man is.

[@AlexanderMason1]

The nippers at the beginning are meant for trimming Bonzai trees, not cobbling. They don’t grab things as well. You want carpenter style end cutters for cobbling or carpentry.

[@AlexanderMason1]

Also that is NOT a Norwegian welt.

[@altizer_shoemaker]

​@@AlexanderMason1 Yeah it's a shame those nippers are marketed toward cobblers because they really don't work very well. Regarding the construction method, what would you call it? Besides not having the typical decorative chain stitch, I think it is structurally the same as other shoes I've seen called Norwegian, but I could be hazy on my terminology (I'm also using "Norwegian" and "Norvegese" interchangeably, possibly by mistake). Examples: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oqLUY4aPbLSSe9U meermin.com/collections/mens-norvegese/products/106540-beechnut-naturcalf-e arnoshoes.com/?p=212

[@fda1939]

I really liked your do it yourself. You REALLY have Done a Good Job. Just Keep it up. Looking forward to your next project.

[@altizer_shoemaker]

Thanks!

[@khongcoten1501]

Very beautyful ....

[@antonioalvarez303]

Stay with it.

[@altizer_shoemaker]

Thanks Antonio!

[@blackwingvisuals5017]

Excellent effort!

[@altizer_shoemaker]

Thank you!

[@danjoe22]

Not bad for a guy who works on shoes in his bedroom holding the work between his legs. How did you get to work with Steve from Bedo's?

[@altizer_shoemaker]

Thanks! I live near his shop so I’m a customer and I would occasionally go to shadow on the weekends to see how things are done.

[@jrn6471]

Mistakes??? Very nice craftsmanship! As you mentioned the stich length could be slightly shorter, but a well done resole!!! How did the reshape suit the end user?

[@altizer_shoemaker]

Thank you! The end user is me and they fit great!

[@tor-mangerterungwar.1462]

Hello, l just started following you now, please can I get a link for the wax you used on the sole? Thanks.

[@altizer_shoemaker]

Thanks for the follow! Sure: smile.amazon.com/Shoe-Polish-Wax-Brilliant-Yankee/dp/B07FFD2G8F/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?crid=CZ3ACRASSSON&keywords=yankee+polish+shoe+wax&qid=1657838518&sprefix=yankee+polish+shoe+wax%2Caps%2C50&sr=8-3

[@attilavarga1152]

The stich length is fine I think, it is personal preference, really. Next time, you should try to put a third cord, like a chain, this evens out the stich a little bit. You don't have to pull the insole stich on this construction, you are not lasting with the cord, unlike with an english welt. If you want a nicer to sand edge, you should try out some leather hardener, which is basically shelack solved in alcohol. This hardens the leather fibers and makes them more solid, so the sandpaper will not tear it.

[@altizer_shoemaker]

Thanks for the advice and for watching! I definitely plan on doing a chain stitch next time but figured I would keep it simple for my first try. Regarding your second point, are you implying the lasting is done with glue (similar to a stitchdown logger boot) before the stitching is done? I didn't do it that way this time but that sounds like a good idea.

[@attilavarga1152]

@@altizer_shoemaker I mean as lasting, when you are doing an english welt, you have to pull the inner cord in like crazy, to pull the upper a bit tighter as well, and to last the welt. With the norwegian, you just gracefully pull it tight, you don't have force it very much. Same for the sole stiches, they will look better if you just pull them in.

[@altizer_shoemaker]

@@attilavarga1152 Oh got it. Thanks for clarifying!

[@misi9918]

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[@jensrb50]

Hey I work with a Bootmaker in China .Do you need anything for your hobby .Shoe lasts (custom fit CNC for you). Welts ,Shanks, Gemmings etc.

[@altizer_shoemaker]

Not at the moment but thanks for the offer. Who's the bootmaker in China if you don't mind sharing?

[@jensrb50]

@@altizer_shoemaker Li Jianping in Guangzhou.I want to start my own brand.

[@altizer_shoemaker]

@@jensrb50 Awesome! Good luck to you, Jens!

[@jensrb50]

@@altizer_shoemaker thank you very much for your encouragement

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[@emzaridangadze4438]

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[@tbcoachniblick1208]

Did this guy just fall out of bed and begin destroying a pair of nice Chuckas...!!!

[@altizer_shoemaker]

😂 basically