DIY Boots fabric advice

[Badfeeling6]

I've been looking around, and honestly, I can't find any boots being sold that fit a size 15 (queue the Sasquatch jokes), so I decided to make them myself seeing as how online tutorials show it being done with relatively no hassle. I know the kind of boot to use, but I was wondering if this is the right kind of fabric I should be using, or if I am even in the same ballpark.

 

http://www.joann.com/signature-series-vinyl--signature--white/9131376.html#prefn1=refinementColor&prefn2=theme&prefv3=Vinyl&prefv1=Whites&prefv2=Solids&prefn3=type&start=1

[zarintyr]

i feel ur pain. i fit almost size 13-13.5 the boots i made were 10, so a bit tight. the only base boots i could find.

[Dart]

That might be the right kind. You want a heavier vinyl, something not deeply textured, Sometimes it's called "Marine Vinyl".

 

Seems like you're on the right track. I too feel your pain. I've got a pair of size 13E's and it can be tough finding shoes.

[kayelbe]

If you have one local, go in and take a look. I *believe* that's the one I got from Joann's, but not sure. It should have a slight texture to it, but not leathery-wrinkly looking. Picture a vinyl covered barstool...

[Badfeeling6]

Picture a vinyl covered barstool...

 

Thank you very much haha! That's actually a perfect description, I'll start looking for that!

[Badfeeling6]

Okay, next question, because I was dumb and didn't ask before.

 

What should the base boots for my scout boots be?

 

Should I go with the typical rain-boot kind of thing? Or should I use a specific kind of work boot? Suggestions?

[bikerscout73]

Payless has dexter work boots

[Cbrant]

Wal-Mart has decent looking boots.

[leprokn]

Kmart has some good ones, only 19 bucks!

 

http://www.kmart.com/texas-steer-men-s-kmax2-5inch-wheat-work-boot/p-035VA74213912P?prdNo=12&blockNo=12&blockType=G12

[Ghost11c]

Kmart has some good ones, only 19 bucks!

 

http://www.kmart.com...2&blockType=G12

i used these too. worked great! solid color sole, comes in sizes up to 13. and the price is awesome. im thinking of buying a spare pair just in case.

[Dmorja]

I'm a size 13 and got mine at Big 5 Sporting goods.

[Slade9789]

Thank you im glad you guys cleared up the vinyl texture problem i was fighting with