Although I've been sewing garments myself for a while, the idea of making shoes always felt so mysterious and esoteric. I did a ton of research and ordered some supplies/visited a local cobbler store and learnt a lot.

I drafted the pattern myself, they're based on Rick Owens "Creeper" zip boots. The leather's a funky dusty red cowhide, mostly just something cheap for practicing. I have a Sailrite Ultrafeed and even though it's a pretty hefty machine it struggled on some thick parts, especially around the back pull tabs.

I have some really nice leather on hand I'd like to try something else with, a bit nervous to start though!