Witness the meticulous craftsmanship behind the creation of Nicks Comstock shoes in this 28-minute video showcasing the entire manufacturing process. Follow along as skilled artisans transform high-quality materials into durable, handmade footwear using traditional techniques. Learn about each step, from cutting leather patterns and sewing the upper to lasting, attaching soles, and applying finishing touches. Gain insight into the attention to detail and commitment to quality that sets Nicks Handmade Boots apart as a USA-owned and operated company. Discover why these shoes, built like boots, are designed for longevity and can be resoled or rebuilt, offering a sustainable alternative to mass-produced footwear. Whether you're a craftsman, shoe enthusiast, or simply curious about the art of shoemaking, this comprehensive look at the creation of "World's Toughest Shoes" provides valuable knowledge about premium footwear construction.
Overview
Syllabus
Clicking out patterns from leather hides
Skiving and Sanding leather pieces prior to sewing
Sewing the Upper of the leather shoe
Sewing together the Vamp and the Upper of the leather shoe
Sewing the Heel counter to the upper and the vamp
Punching holes for the eyelets and inserting eyelets into the shoe upper
Inserting heel counter and tying the shoe upper
First lasting of the shoe attaching it to the insole giving it the general shape
Second lasting of the shoe, securing the heel and glueing the toe liner to the insole
Glueing celastic toe cap and glueing the Vamp to the Liner
Inserting leather shank and rubber squeak pad
Attaching the leather midsole and the rubber sole to the shoe
Stitching the sole through the midsole and the flared vamp
Nailing the leather heel stack and the rubber heel-cap to the bottom of the shoe
Sanding the perimeter of the sole and shaping the block heel
Glueing the sock liner and applying natural finish to the midsole
Final product reveal - World's Toughest Shoe
Taught by
Nicks Handmade Boots
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