Category Archives: shoes

The Vikings Used Comfortable Shoes

Posted on Sunday, January 10, 2016 by

Originally posted on ThorNews:
 One of the original boots found in the Oseberg Burial Mound dating back to 834 AD. (Photo: skinnblogg.blogspot.no) A number of complete Viking Age shoes found in Scandinavia and England have the same characteristics. They are…

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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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Love Huaraches?

Posted on Tuesday, February 3, 2015 by

Visit the Huarache Blog. A tradition I hope remains alive and vibrant.

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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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Irish Brogues and Other Simple Shoes

Posted on Friday, December 6, 2013 by

It’s time for new shoes.  After a soon-to-be-finished commission for a leather satchel, I intend to dive into a brogue-making project in the style of 19th century Ireland.  This basic design certainly dates back much further than this as shown … Continue reading →

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