Winter Survival Boots

Winter Survival Boots
In this video I talk about how I made my winter leather mukluk boots. The concept is based off a turn-shoe style footwear, however I built the upper to extend below my knees. The bark tanned deerskin keeps the boot waterproof, sheep fur keeps my foot and ankle warm, and the black bear fur has a thick hide and adds a beautiful look to the boot.
The final analysis of these boots perform extremely well, high grip strength, very water proof and warm. The rubber soles on the bottoms are completely in tact after climbing trees and jagged rocks. The process of adding more rubber layers once or twice a year can be done as well.
This process took me about two months to make from start to finish and I am very happy with how they turned out. I will use these boots every winter to keep my feet warm and comfy. If you have any questions please leave a comment below and I will do my best getting back to you.
Thank you for watching, I appreciate everyone.
/ sammysmokies

[@ChanceClubs]

I just found this channel, this is so cool. I live in a big city but guys like you are so inspiring and make me want to go out and appreciate nature more. Subscribed!

[@flymanff]

Great job! It’s very satisfying to create your own style and clothing. Keep up the great videos 😊

[@sammysmokies]

Cool thank you! I appreciate it

[@drd1924]

Those boots are freakin' Awesome man! Top Notch work Can you share what type of epoxy you mixed in with the rubber cement....

[@sammysmokies]

So I mixed together E6000 with rubber shavings that I used a wood rasp up to get the shavings. Came up with a great sole material

[@drd1924]

@@sammysmokies Copy that, Thank you Sir, I recently bought some E6000 so will try this.

[@guavadilla]

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[@TaylorsAuthenticTraditions]

Awesome build cousin! Im curious how the tred recipe holds up after a year of solid use!

[@user-cw9bo2tp4t]

こんにちは、英語がわかなくてあなたの大事なお話しが聞き取れずに残念ですがごめんなさい(>_

[@timothybooth4690]

How did you make your rubber soles??🤔🤷🏽‍♂️ could you please 🙏🏾🤞🏽 share that???

[@austinbell599]

my guess would be tree sap and ash

[@austinbell599]

nope just rubber cement lol

[@sammysmokies]

Ya, I used rubber cement. I would like a more primitive method, but this way will last very long