Make Medieval Shoes, Part 1
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- Опубликовано: 7 сен 2024
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Until now I had never attempted to make medieval shoes, but how difficult can it be? I spent a couple of days finding out the answer. It was actually very enjoyable, and I hope you'll try it too. Part 1 of 2.
The pattern that I referenced, which was made by Mr. Ian LaSpina, can be found here: modernchivalry....
I put 3 or 4 pairs of socks on before making the pattern, works great. Pro tip make your pattern while standing on a dr schol's insert so it fits into your final product
Very glad to find this! Had almost given up searching, and this is exactly what I was looking for. As a bonus, I find this totally medieval-focused diy channel.
Subscribed!! And well worth all my hour long searching.
I wore moccasins similar to this through my childhood a lot (we are from an hour away from the Qualla Boundary of Cherokee, NC). They were $6 or $8 a pair back then, and would last me at least a year.
I need my old, beloved shoes back, medieval is superb, and in total leather for earthing/grounding practice for relief of pain, stress etc. Thank you so very much!
This is a really good tutorial. Managed to make my own shoes roughly according to your example. Tried with Octars video for a second pair for my son, but failed (may be too demanding for a beginner). Now I'll stick to this model.
I think I added this to my "Watch Later" shortly after it was uploaded, I have finally returned lol
You can turn your shoes dry, it's a bit difficult, but it can be done. The secret is a stout wooden spoon locked in a vice vertically, bowl up. Force the toe end down over the bowl of the spoon, once you get the toe turned, it is just a matter of working the rest of the upper down over the bowl.
Yes. I also turned mine while dry. It was the hardest part of the build....by far!
Thanks for the tutorial. I really want to try this, but looking at the prices of leather sides, even half sides, has given me second thoughts. Maybe I'll do a super-peasant version in felt as a mock-up before I commit to expensive materials.
Amazon has 1 2 and 3 lb bags of scraps for cheap just glue 2 or 3 pieces together to make your sole piece and make sure the scraps are real leather
Wow Matt great video your a crafty bugger lol thanks for uploading look forward to seeing these boots finished.
haha, thanks! I will be finished soon!
Try wearing them as they dry, they're suppose to take size and shape better that way. This is done in some cultures with footwear.
you leave them in the last when you make shoes as they dry so they don't shrink as much
Great video! I have the dvd from laughing crow and need to get my butt in gear and make a pair already so I can learn to make taller boots like the Turtle Island Moccasins.
You should wear the shoes as they dry, that way when they shrink and dry they mold to your feet. We used to do that in the army to break in our boots faster so we dont get blisters
This is a good video , when I make shoes I tell people to wet them and put them in so the form fit their feet better , and wear them til they dry
awesome! shoes have been on my radar to try making for a while now.
Great to hear! Thanks!
damn westerlander The North Remembers but I like your content here you earned a sub
Yes the soft supple leather is milled leather. If making a lot of leather goods a wholesale account with your leather supplier is cheapest.
Heather Cowan Thank you!
I know it sounds a bit counter-intuitive, but you don't really want them to be oversized. If they're a bit tight at first that's completely fine because the leather will begin to stretch out to fit properly over time. All leather shoes require a period of breaking in, and that will result in a much more comfortable fit.
And you don't want them too snug. Mine were so painfully tight I wore them in the shower in an effort to stretch them into something that I could wear. Sadly, they sit in a box... unwearable. Too loose is solved easily with socks. If only I had talked to Goldilocks...
the shoe will expand when you use it, so you should make a pair that is snugg when wet.
Couldn't figure out how you decide where to put the cuts on the uppers ...
Brilliant for playing "Carpet Hockey".
This is an interesting project, finding good medieval shoes can be difficult and they do as you say cost a couple hundred bucks, I'm loving how these are turning out, I know they were like that historically but i have heard they get quite slippery with the smooth leather sole, are you considering fitting a more modern less slippery sole at all?
I've seen people put a coating of rubber on the bottom. Not sure if I'll try it on this pair or not. I'm undecided at this point. Lately I've acquired so much leather that I might actually make a few pairs of shoes and see how long they tend to last.
Ooh a report on longevity would be really interesting, my biggest fear with slippery soles would be when test cutting, I don't want to slip when handling a sharp sword but maybe I am worrying too much, but I am loving these craft videos they are really informative, give it a while and I am sure you will have quite a few subs
Thanks, man! I appreciate the encouragement. I think it would be cool to test a couple of pairs (one with a rubberized sole and one without). I don't know how scientific it would be, but it could be fun anyway.
One option would be to add "hobnobs" to the shoes, as lindybeige did. It wouldn't be even that ahistorical, it seems. Video I am referring to: ruclips.net/video/-3qTniJsoEg/видео.html
I used mine on some occasions now. Doesn't feel slippery at all. After a while the sole is a bit worn and the original smooth leather surface is gone. May be that's the reason. So far never used them in wet conditions though.
Is it me or at 2:11 the pattern looks one way and at 2:12 there seems to be a lot more tape for an overlap in the same spot? There's a step missing on how you made your particular pattern and it's really evident after you cut the leather. Otherwise, good video.
New sub after watching the video
When you're ready for a new pair check Octar Wolfkiller's video.
cool DIY 👍👍👍👍
Hello ! Lovely video really helpful !
I wondered where you got hold of the leather you're using...
Thank you !
Tandy Leather. They happen to have a shop near me, but they also have a website.
@@MattsGreatHall lovely ! thank you mate !
put thick sox on then tape....you lose asox gain a shoe
What kind of stitch did you use to join the uppers and lower
Good video. I learned some good tips.
so the soles are 9oz and the upper is 3-5oz did you use cork wood in between the 2 souls to cushion the shoes a little?
you can try adjust your lighting to mimic the background
Nice video. Turn the music down.
Beautiful shoes...
I'm new and need shoes. What do you think of adding gel inserts for padding? My feet tend to hurt alot.
Probably a good idea. These are not supportive. Just protective
Do you have a link to the pattern?
So how did you get your pattern to lay flat? If I lay the bottom edge flat, the top raises up quite a bit, and pressing it flat just makes it all bunch up which would cause problems when sewing together. Any ideas?
To answer your question, after I cut the plastic bag and tape form off of my foot, I traced it on paper if I remember correctly. It probably wasn’t perfect, but it did seem to work. Good luck! Let me know if you have other questions!
where did you say you got the pattern from? i couldnt understand where you said you found it.
I mentioned that I saw a pattern used by Ian LaSpina, another RUclips creator who’s fairly well known. There’s a link in the description to the pattern I was referring to. But you can make the pattern yourself by covering your feet with material as I did in the video.
What would you recommend as far as faux leather? It's not really a matter of price, I'm just vegan, and all I can find is either shitty vinyl or black.
These arnt cheap. And people wore wood shoes if they couldnt afford these in those days. Re-enactment isnt for vegans sadly
Sorry not sorry but i don't think there is sopething as close as real leather as leather
Holy smokes, we modern folks have things wayyyyyy too easy!
You are aware that even back then, (leather) shoemakers were a specialty profession, like blacksmiths?
Osmorosvo you are aware that not everybody could afford to go to "specialty craftsmen" or lived near one, right?
I do. Peasants often wore wooden shoes. I am not refuting your argument either - modern age is much easier. For instance, indoor plumbing. I just worded my comment badly. I always seem to forget that tone is almost never present in text form.
xacto knife? no i have a bandsaw
nice shirt though
Without music please
:)
Dude, would be a good video if you would turn the dumb background noise/music off. Old ears make things like that more than a problem, it pisses me off!
Are you a member of the society?
You make it wrong, turn shoes was made at wooden lasts.
I'm a simple man, i see a good video with a shitty and unusefull music that make me hard to understand what you are saying, i downvote.