ChickMacGyver Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 The boots were easier to do than I thought, thanks to Biker Scout Boot Tutorial and lots of Selley's Shoe glue. The hardest part was to find a pair of tan soled boots that would fit me. I tried every place that sold shoes that I could find between Devonport, Launceston and Hobart. I could find nothing that wasn't in size mens 10 or greater, and they were old stock in Target. The fashion for chunky tan soles on boots seems to be over, or at least in Tasmania. I did have a pair of old army JP's, which has a solid coloured sole, rather than a semi-opaque one that most people use, making it look darker, especially in the photos against the white vinyl. With nothing else fitting, I have gone with them. They just look like a dirty tan boot in real life, so I hope it will be ok. So fingers crossed. Here is how the build went... The boots before... I cleaned them up with oil and wax remover so that the glue would bond better to the surface. I made a template then cut the tips from the vinyl. To heat the boots and vinyl up for shaping I put them in oven at 50°C. Once shaped and cooled, I glued on the vinyl and then the trim. Checking the upper paper template prior to cutting the vinyl. Vinyl cut. The back of the vinyl with marking on which side it is. Top part is now seamed, and Velcro added. Ready to glue! Velcro back. White laces I bought as to lace the upper part of the boot but making sure the laces won't shine through the vinyl. Top part now glued & riveted. Flap is added. Boots complete! Trying on my new boots over my jeans. All they need now is the holster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.J Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 Izzy they look great, already download the pic's for when I make mine .....since we have the same boots Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chex Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 Good job on the boots! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChickMacGyver Posted March 18, 2011 Author Share Posted March 18, 2011 MJ, let me know if you need my pattern or something as you are using the same boots? I can happily post it to you. I have size 5s. I had to decrease the flap by 80% from the one on the Boot Tutorial. Smiles, Izzy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.J Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 izzy that sounds great ....see me in TAG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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