My Adventures in (DIY) Shoemaking - Part 19

[shoefan]

Here is the most recent pair of shoes off my lasts -- a pair of black calfskin on black suede spectators/correspondent shoes. These were made on my chisel toe last and feature a beveled waist. They turned out reasonably well, although as always there are many things I can do better. After all these pairs of shoes, I have the lasts pretty much fine tuned for my feet, so the fit is very good. (for my previous pair, see here: http://www.styleforum.net/t/272621)

 

[Testudo_Aubreii]

Wow! Very elegant from above. I love the spade sole. Congratulations on a job well done, and a nice pair of shoes.

You have a high instep, then?

 

[usctrojans31]

One of my favorites that I've seen of yours.

 

[F. Corbera]

Wow.

 

[4utomattic]

Gorgeous.

 

[Newcomer]

Holy shazbot. Absolutely wonderful. I think I have commented on every one of your threads, but this one really does take the cake.

 

[MyOtherLife]

Brilliant work and those are beauties! Thank you for sharing your continued adventures! Pure eye candy.

 

[supplychainman]

when are you going to start taking orders?!? Size 9.5 here!

 

[jrd617]

Really nice. But as someone pointed out, what's with the instep?

 

[shoefan]



Really nice. But as someone pointed out, what's with the instep?

I have a very high arch and instep, and a narrow heel. The shoes as shown are on the lasts, which at this point are fine-tuned to fit my feet pretty much perfectly. So, what's up with the instep is my foot looks pretty much the same!

 

[bengal-stripe]



Here is the most recent pair of shoes.......

Nice shoes! I presume, you had to cut up one of your easy-chairs to get the grey suede for the uppers.

 

[shoefan]



Nice shoes!
I presume, you had to cut up one of your easy-chairs to get the grey suede for the uppers.

Thanks. They are actually black on black, the flash makes the suede look grey.

The suede is some reverse calf -- I used some Edelman Cashmere Calf. Very nice hand to it, but a bit soft, and the grain side has some sort of treatment for waterproofing.

 

[Henry Boogers]