The Ultimate "HARDCORE" Shoe Porn Thread (Bespoke only) - Page 85

Yes, it look almost the same as my Vass 3 pcs tree.

Not sure, from the picture the third piece is wedge shaped, and I see a gap at the bottom. My guess is if you squeeze all the way down or not it acts just as a spring would.

You could maybe influence the stretching effect a little bit length-wise, but not by much.

Oh, by the way, here is something I have in the making right now. They are trial shoes but you get the idea.

Three piece shoe trees either fit properly or they don't. If the shoe trees are too big, you cannot get the centre piece properly inserted (without hammering it down). If they are too small, the centre piece won't sit snugly and wobbles around.

Think of a Russian 'Matryoshka' doll (nesting dolls).

Here's my latest pair, made for my sister in law.

The last is one I made myself. This is about my 20th pair.

+1, and yes he works for Vass and a lot of bespoke maker.

imo, three piece is the real deal for aesthetical reasons. probably the fit may be a tad better, either.

agreed, it's not the most practiacal thing for travelling as they have more weight.

this year he is starting with larch wood in addition to beech tree. they will be lighter.

i'll see them soon, when i pick up mine. i'm excited. he really knows his stuff and is a pleasure to deal with.

thanks fishball for posting. how did the shoes on the last he made for you turn out finally?

You are hitting the straps now bro'!

That is one sexy shoe tree.

Could you educate us on what those markings are for?

Fritzl,

Sorry, still don't have time to make my new shoe, will let you know when I tried.
Any new project?

Fishball

The best pair you ever do.
You do very very good.

Fantastic! When are you taking SF commissions?

 

not quite new. i sampled some interested parties with trees. we'll see.

Toe positions and instructions on how the last needs to be modified (more space above the outer toe, longer toe box overall, tighter instep, narrower waist) for the final pair.