Kenneth Posted October 17, 2007 Posted October 17, 2007 I bought a pair of Hushpuppies in 1992..For like $50 bucks..So they were just sitting in my closet..At first I just slapped a strap over the front and put a pilgrim buckle on there and called it a day..I have different pairs of boots and I love my boots, but after seeing Patrick Hand and visting Gentlemen of Fortune, I wanted some Buckle shoes. I'll eventually purchase a correct pair, but for now I just need something that looks o.k. and is comfortable.. and these shoes are VERY comfortable for me. So here is what they looked like at first.. So I added some Tongue and then a little buckle that would look o.k. and then covered them in Antique leather stain that has a glaze in it, so it gave them that Vegetable-tanned leather look..and this is what they look like now! Since I had the shoes and the Leather dye and some spare leather, my only cost were the buckles which were about 90 cents and then my time (an hour) I figure I came out on top...The only thing I don't care for is the seam around the top...What do you think? Do they blow or are they awsome and wonderful? "Without caffine, I'd have no personality at all"
MrSnailGrave Posted October 18, 2007 Posted October 18, 2007 i dont know i thnik they suck j/k there good i like them
Pirate Petee Posted October 18, 2007 Posted October 18, 2007 Nice job mate, I think they look great. I love makin somethin out of nothin. but don't discredit the old boots untill you've done some research.
Mary Diamond Posted October 18, 2007 Posted October 18, 2007 I love the sheer ingenuity and creativity shown by so many of the Pub Members ~ and you are just such a one! Lovely job on the shoes ~ I am just learning about leatherwork, and really like the stain effect. It reminds me of my oiled leather hat ~ Oooh, shiny!
casketchris Posted October 18, 2007 Posted October 18, 2007 they look a hell of a lot better now good job sir Nautical acquisition and redistribution specialist
Gigi Posted October 18, 2007 Posted October 18, 2007 How did you attach the tongue and strap? I've got problems with my feet so comfortable shoes are an absolute must, but if I can make them look as cool as these came out I'd love to give it a shot!
Kenneth Posted October 18, 2007 Author Posted October 18, 2007 I used rivets. I would have sewn them on but it wouldn't have been as strong as the Rivets. I can walk around in these all day non stop and my feet never hurt.. I'm still having some period straight lasted shoes made as quickly as possible, but these will get me through till then.. "Without caffine, I'd have no personality at all"
oderlesseye Posted October 18, 2007 Posted October 18, 2007 Whare di ya get the buckles? http://www.myspace.com/oderlesseyehttp://www.facebook....esseye?ref=nameHangin at Execution dock awaits. May yer Life be a long and joyous adventure in gettin there!As he was about to face the gallows there, the pirate is said to have tossed a sheaf of papers into the crowd, taunting his audience with these final words: "My treasure to he who can understand."
Kenneth Posted October 18, 2007 Author Posted October 18, 2007 I bought the buckles from Tandy leather here in Bakersfield, Ca. I couldn't find the exact buckles I wanted, but these worked out ok enough.. "Without caffine, I'd have no personality at all"
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