Another Hi-Tec Sierra Sneakers question

[Whiskey]

So I finally landed these (and in my size)! 

Fits like a glove

 

 

Because of the rarity of these boots out there especially in like-new condition, I’m obviously hesitant on covering them in contact glue. 

Looking for alternatives for attaching the vinyl without permanent damage, but strong enough for moderate walking if necessary. 

 

The only other choice is low tack double sided masking tape that won’t leave a residue and leave the boots as static for a mannequin. 

 

Options?

E6000?

command strips?

[Tjeccles]

You might consider using leather instead of vinyl. You have a pair of the original boots, why not use the best method to cover them?

[Whiskey]

23 minutes ago, Tjeccles said:

You might consider using leather instead of vinyl. You have a pair of the original boots, why not use the best method to cover them?

The thought has crossed my mind. 

Who sells white leather?

[Tjeccles]

That's a good question that I don't have an answer to.

[Whiskey]

Just found a couple of sellers on eBay. 😃👍🏼

[Chopper]

If you want to mod the boots, attaching vinyl without permanent damage is going to be tough. Any sort of adhesive is going to affect the fabric in some way -- even the adhesive on masking tape will end up staining the boot fabric over time.

I know that Chef in the UK actually stitches the vinyl to the scout boots he makes, which is how the originals were created. That'd still be relatively permanent, but it'd be less destructive than using adhesives for everything.

[Whiskey]

2 hours ago, Chopper said:

If you want to mod the boots, attaching vinyl without permanent damage is going to be tough. Any sort of adhesive is going to affect the fabric in some way -- even the adhesive on masking tape will end up staining the boot fabric over time.

I know that Chef in the UK actually stitches the vinyl to the scout boots he makes, which is how the originals were created. That'd still be relatively permanent, but it'd be less destructive than using adhesives for everything.

Neat!

i didn’t know they were originally stitched. 

Edit: found th thread. 

 

Just bought the leather(s)

[Whiskey]

The brown strip around the boots is hard rubber.  

Based on the location of the stitching from the myth and magic reference image, there’s no way I can stitch through that .  🙁

[Chopper]

Cobbler's use mega powerful shoe stitching machines! Sorry, I didn't mean to imply it was something that could be done by hand 😯, I just wanted to mention how portions of the originals were made. 😁

I'm not sure there's really an ideal answer if you don't want to glue the sneakers. You could reach out to Chef via his website to see if he'll take it on, since I believe he's the only one who stitches the vinyl onto the boot. You'd need to get more details from him though.

 

 

[Stroker]

Man if I had a pair I'd have to put em on the display shelf.