My adventures in (DIY) shoemaking -- part 6

[Mr. Moo]

Originally Posted by Manton

This is amazing. A guy teaches himself to make bespoke shoes from scratch, all by himself, and all some people can do is snipe. Maybe the shoes aren't perfect (though personally, I see nothing wrong with these and think the look great), but none of us could make a goddamned flip flop.

h8 on, losers.

+1. ONLY on SF. ******* a.

 

[spider52]

Reading the last five parts of the shoemakers progress, the 'critiques' have become more prolific and more negative... Jealousy at its best. Unbelievable work. "amateur" or not. The fact that they are handmade trumps any 'style' deficiency that all the poseurs on this site seem to know about. Isn't style personal preference anyway? Shut the **** up.

I also get a kick out of the people who take the sarcasm of shoemaker literal (i.e. You say you can compete with Lobb? You have a long way to go..) Damn it people - is there a language barrier?
The guy has a hobby and is OBVIOUSLY talented.


Bravo dude. And don't 'market' your product. Just sell them underground and charge a **** load. There are many people out there who would accept imperfections as perfections.

 

[meister]

Originally Posted by Sander

While I agree with the above posts that your skills are amazing for an amateur, I think that the shape of the last is a bit strange; the arch seems really high. Also, the wings look a little out of balance to my eye. They are too short or they don't curve... there's something odd.

Yeah you have copied the FootJoy type wingtip and it looks a little out of proportion but fab nevertheless...

 

[twinpeaker]

Originally Posted by dkzzzz

I hope it is picture's angles, but they look like orthopedic shoes for transgender tap-dancer.
I blew latte out of my nose on this one....LOL Time for a new latte. But more power to the guy who made these. I'm impressed. Keep at it! I looked at the other shoes you have made and you have a consistent style and point of view, the mark of an artist.