Category Archives: shoemaking

Mayhem Shoes for the Dystopian Survivalists

Posted on Sunday, January 22, 2017 by

“The first rule of Project Mayhem is that you do not ask questions…” this may be my new teaching mantra I am considering calling my custom footwear “Mayhem Shoes” (at least until Chuck Palahniuk’s space monkey lawyers make me stop). … Continue reading →

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Huaraches!

Posted on Thursday, September 17, 2015 by

There are still Huaraches north of old Mexico.  As I prepare to resole my huaraches I thought it might be good to look back on them as a very viable hand-made shoe. For a long time while searching for huarache … Continue reading →

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Cobbler’s Workbenches

Posted on Tuesday, February 24, 2015 by

I have come across these little benches for quite some time and I find them fascinating. I even started a folder in my image library for them.  A quick search around the web finds many of these in auction houses, … Continue reading →

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Project: Mayhem Shoes

Posted on Friday, September 26, 2014 by

“The first rule of Project Mayhem is that you do not ask questions…” this may be my new teaching mantra I am considering calling my custom footwear “Mayhem Shoes” (at least until Chuck Palahniuk’s space monkey lawyers make me stop). … Continue reading →

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Mid-Cut Huaraches From Tuxpan, Jalisco

Posted on Sunday, September 7, 2014 by

Originally posted on Huarache Blog:
Tuxpan in Southern Jalisco is a small town well known for its Tacos “Tuxpenos” and less known for its unique Mid-Cut Huarache style. That being nowadays said their is so little demand for the Tuxpan…

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