I start the process of forming the insole then move to cutting, skiving, glueing, and sewing the leather. Each step has its own techniques and processes. What do you think of handcrafted boots? And do you think this is a craft that should die out or keep living? Let me know in the comments. In Part 2, I create the pattern out of her foot measurements. This process is called geometric pattern making. I have a pre-recorded course on my website if you’d like to learn this technique. Www.Schmidtsboo

Carving the insole by hand, shaping the boot over the last and insole, then attaching my toe puller to tighten the toe and get the leather smooth and formed. Watch as I take every step to making these pair of boots. No pun intended. I don’t just make custom made boots but I also teach classes on how to make your own pair of boots. Meet me in my Wyoming shop and we’ll learn the traditions of handcrafted boots. You will leave the class with your own boots that you have crafted. #boots #tradition #