Great info! I am in the process of following a pattern to make my leather sandal. I test used cork as a lining for my leather slides. Seems like I messed up somewhere with using my barge glue and adding my cork sole in between. Not sure I will use the cork sole again though.
what about the piece that goes between the toes in the front? it looks like if you put the two edges stitched facing away from the foot it would be more comfy. great looking flops tho
tks much I'll take a look. I've found last week some soletech but could not understand all the information. I'll look on this one for sure today. Tks so much. Happy Flip flop week people! Isn't that incredible the power of how many people you can help at the same time?
Ha; I’m a commercial diver and welder too.. I’ve done a little real smithing but generally I’m dong structural welding UW or dry. I’m looking at as many RUclips videos on the subject and I like how you sew everything down instead of simply glueing it.. even the store bought shoes are only glued. I’ll be sewing mine too. You sound like you don’t mind experimenting.. what do you think of adding a slight rise to the back end; kinda to build up an arch like a dress shoe would have? Then I’m thinking about increasing the width of the outer strap with some kind of art relating to the sea. Maybe with colors.
DALE thebelldiver I say try it out. This was just a design I did a few times and I like the aesthetic. There is room for improvement. I'm no cobbler or shoe maker, just a guy who likes to make stuff.
What about using a thicker and treaded sole? I’m assembling the materials now to make a pair of something like these. I’m thinking of adding a slight heel, an arch cushion and one wide strap. So; the construction will be a heel, sole, core stock, a wedge,mid sole, leather top sole then cover the top sole with a durable hide with a stitch look I can change out without a whole lot of disassembly. I want these to last a long long time. This will be my first pair. My so called teacher/ mentor never made nothing from scratch and he’s been repairing shoes for 40+ years. Well; I’m wearing what ever turns out and I expect top quality. Time is on my side to do it right. I just need the right and correct advice.
Appreciate you taking the time to answer these questions. I like the idea of heel cushions, hope you post about it after trying. I asked about arch support on the flip flop video, maybe you could experiment with that too. Keep up the good work :)
MakerDad thanks, I have been looking for a sander to eliminate the chances of unintentional placed flat spots in my sandals and flip flops, looks like it would be nice on belts and holsters too,
@@dusty265 It should work. I would consider a kmg style grinder if I could donit again. Much more versatile. You can get a 10" wheel, variable speed, and various other wheel sizes and attachments.
I just finished my first pair of leather slides. They look pretty good, but aren’t very comfy :(( i’m having a really hard time finding some kind of a firm but foamy material to use for soling. So much stuff sellers will only sell to shoemakers with a tax ID number and that really sucks. Or the really cool comfy inserts supplies only come from China or India which makes it impossible to order.
I love this and thank you so much for the info. Just getting into leather making myself and this helps a ton. Going to try to make some soon. Interested in a slower moving series for sure.
Hello sir how you doing. Man I want to say you did an excellent job of making those leather flip-flops. They look so nice and comfortable. Flip flops is the only thing that I can wear because I have very very extremely wide feet with fat wide toes. I have to wear flip-flops 365 days out of the year even in rain , sleet , or snow and in 20 / 30 degree temperature. Question? Do you sell the flip flops that you make and do you do custom flip flops. The Flip flops I had I love them they are very very comfortable it's just my foot is wider then the flip flop straps and both of my lil toes hang off the footbed of the flip flop. I have big very very wide feet sz15 6 EEEEEE with very fat wide toe. My foot is 6 1/2 inches wide with all of fat wide toes equally straight across making it for a very wide foot to fit through the flip flop straps. If my toes was at a 45 degree angle I think my foot will fit through the flip flop straps a lot easier and both of my little toes would stay the footbed. I am looking for a wide flip flop for my foot but it's very very hard to find. This was a very good video thank you so much for sharing.
I was thinking more of sandals and not flip flops, yes your flip flop videos are great I was just thinking that a more closed saddle would be a great idea for a DIY video
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Great info! I am in the process of following a pattern to make my leather sandal. I test used cork as a lining for my leather slides. Seems like I messed up somewhere with using my barge glue and adding my cork sole in between. Not sure I will use the cork sole again though.
what about the piece that goes between the toes in the front? it looks like if you put the two edges stitched facing away from the foot it would be more comfy. great looking flops tho
there are many terrific vibram sole options that would add so much to your flops
Kevin O'Malley very true. I plan to experiment with some soon.
Kevin O'Malley could you write me with info on the vibram? im trying to use that on mine and the amount of sizes and names are so confusing! tks much
hend7179 search 'vibram cherry soles' on Amazon. There's a picture on my facebook page as well showing the pattern
tks much I'll take a look. I've found last week some soletech but could not understand all the information. I'll look on this one for sure today. Tks so much. Happy Flip flop week people! Isn't that incredible the power of how many people you can help at the same time?
I know you made the flip flops but have you ever done a sandal and if you have do you have any videos on it
Not yet, but perhaps sometime!
Just popping by to say this video is still useful. Im using it to start my own pair soon
Appreciate the kind words!
Ha; I’m a commercial diver and welder too.. I’ve done a little real smithing but generally I’m dong structural welding UW or dry.
I’m looking at as many RUclips videos on the subject and I like how you sew everything down instead of simply glueing it.. even the store bought shoes are only glued. I’ll be sewing mine too.
You sound like you don’t mind experimenting.. what do you think of adding a slight rise to the back end; kinda to build up an arch like a dress shoe would have?
Then I’m thinking about increasing the width of the outer strap with some kind of art relating to the sea. Maybe with colors.
DALE thebelldiver I say try it out. This was just a design I did a few times and I like the aesthetic. There is room for improvement. I'm no cobbler or shoe maker, just a guy who likes to make stuff.
What about using a thicker and treaded sole? I’m assembling the materials now to make a pair of something like these.
I’m thinking of adding a slight heel, an arch cushion and one wide strap.
So; the construction will be a heel, sole, core stock, a wedge,mid sole, leather top sole then cover the top sole with a durable hide with a stitch look I can change out without a whole lot of disassembly. I want these to last a long long time.
This will be my first pair. My so called teacher/ mentor never made nothing from scratch and he’s been repairing shoes for 40+ years.
Well; I’m wearing what ever turns out and I expect top quality. Time is on my side to do it right. I just need the right and correct advice.
DALE thebelldiver Go for it. I just ordered some Vibram Cherry soling material to try out. I learn from doing, reviewing, and improving my methods.
Appreciate you taking the time to answer these questions. I like the idea of heel cushions, hope you post about it after trying. I asked about arch support on the flip flop video, maybe you could experiment with that too. Keep up the good work :)
This is a older video, but can you tell me what type of belt sander that is your using?
It's a grizzly 1015
MakerDad thanks, I have been looking for a sander to eliminate the chances of unintentional placed flat spots in my sandals and flip flops, looks like it would be nice on belts and holsters too,
@@dusty265 It should work. I would consider a kmg style grinder if I could donit again. Much more versatile. You can get a 10" wheel, variable speed, and various other wheel sizes and attachments.
This is awesome! I have literally ALWAYS wanted to make shoes
Great content man. Very honest
Thank you for sharing these flip flop questions. Very helpful.
I just finished my first pair of leather slides. They look pretty good, but aren’t very comfy :(( i’m having a really hard time finding some kind of a firm but foamy material to use for soling. So much stuff sellers will only sell to shoemakers with a tax ID number and that really sucks. Or the really cool comfy inserts supplies only come from China or India which makes it impossible to order.
Oh wow, what a great idea! I haven't done leatherwork since the 70's but old hobbies never die.
I would love to see a picture of someone wearing it. I must look so pretty!
I love this and thank you so much for the info. Just getting into leather making myself and this helps a ton. Going to try to make some soon. Interested in a slower moving series for sure.
Bearded Assassins Check out my channel, the series is up
MakerDad awesome brother I will tonight after work. Thank you
do an e-book, a detailed pictorial and sewing tutourial
Do you have video or pics of you wearing leather flip flops, just asking
I was wondering where you purchased the box of small punches you used in your Sandler making videos?
The blue box? I think Harbor Freight.
Good job i love that stile and look you have inspired me to try to make a pair.
Hello sir how you doing. Man I want to say you did an excellent job of making those leather flip-flops. They look so nice and comfortable. Flip flops is the only thing that I can wear because I have very very extremely wide feet with fat wide toes. I have to wear flip-flops 365 days out of the year even in rain , sleet , or snow and in 20 / 30 degree temperature. Question? Do you sell the flip flops that you make and do you do custom flip flops. The Flip flops I had I love them they are very very comfortable it's just my foot is wider then the flip flop straps and both of my lil toes hang off the footbed of the flip flop. I have big very very wide feet sz15 6 EEEEEE with very fat wide toe. My foot is 6 1/2 inches wide with all of fat wide toes equally straight across making it for a very wide foot to fit through the flip flop straps. If my toes was at a 45 degree angle I think my foot will fit through the flip flop straps a lot easier and both of my little toes would stay the footbed. I am looking for a wide flip flop for my foot but it's very very hard to find. This was a very good video thank you so much for sharing.
Good stuff. Thanks for sharing.
Like thanks a bunch .. really thank you for your time & experience 👍
Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching
Are u sell them, i want to buy am from Nigeria
Awesome, love it
this is gold:)
if you can show how to make sandals that will be amazing
simcha yaffa Check out my channel, I did!
I was thinking more of sandals and not flip flops, yes your flip flop videos are great I was just thinking that a more closed saddle would be a great idea for a DIY video
Do you make patterns?
ColiNoob I make the pattern based on the user's foot. No generic patterns, really.
nice job what oz leather r u using
Gwen Montgomery 10-12oz. Thanks!
Interested
the flip flop video's are great I will try and make myself a pair I have been paying over a $100.00 a pair for OluKai's
Do u sell them
JUAN MALDONADO Yes. You can contact me through my Facebook page.
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