05 Feb 2012

Welts Stitched

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01 Feb 2012

From Toe Puffs to Welts

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30 Jan 2012

Chukka Boots Lasted

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The Chukka Boots have been lasted and toe puffs are in place, ready to be shaped with a rasp.

27 Jan 2012

Toe Puffs

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Toe puffs have been placed, shaped with a rasp, and then the toes have been re-lasted on the Gibsons.

26 Jan 2012

Chukka Boot Insoles

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25 Jan 2012

Gibsons Lasted

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23 Jan 2012

Insoles

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Preparing the insoles for the Chukka Boots. I’m using insole shoulder from Warkov-Safeer for these, which is on the soft side and can use some of the stretch taken out of it.

22 Jan 2012

Heel Counters & Side Reinforcements

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Preparation for lasting the Gibsons and the Chukka Boots.

18 Jan 2012

Finished Uppers

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The uppers for the Chukka Boots are finished and here are some progress photos showing a few of the final steps.

17 Jan 2012

Quarters

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More progress on the uppers for the Chukka Boots, which should be finished later today.