Moccasins

[AuldJum]

Been interested in making a pair for myself.

What kind of leather should i use?

Is there a guide to making them?

Thanks

Jim

 

[Miyagi]

I used to have a pair - brought over from the states - the comfiest footwear I've ever worn.

The downside for me was that every wee stone underfoot was very noticeable. A mate of mine had sore feet with his at first until his feet learned to walk "unsupported" compared to modern shoes.

Liam

 

[Toddy]

Leon-1 wrote a tutorial years ago, and iirc Buckshot did something along those lines too.

I'll see what I can find.

Eric Methven makes shoes for reenactors, and mocassin, courrans (currans) and the like use much the same weight of leather. Hopefully he'll see this thread and comment

cheers,
M

 

[Toddy]

Here you go; first links

http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=7082

 

[Toddy]

Another thread by Leon, and Topknot posted some photos of the ones he made.........his leatherwork is incredibly good incidentally

http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=24059

cheers,
M

 

[AuldJum]

Thanks toddy.

This won't be as cheap as i hoped or easy.

 

[Toddy]

Well, maybe not if you buy top quality stuff, but y'know old couches have backs that are unworn and a bit of urban foraging is not a bad thing. Especially when you just want to try it out.

Tara Pringle, on Nativetech has basic instructions for several kinds of moccasins too.
http://www.nativetech.org/clothing/moccasin/mocmap.html

 

[santaman2000]

Use the heaviest leather you can affordabley obtain and comfortabley work.

 

[AuldJum]

Well, maybe not if you buy top quality stuff, but y'know old couches have backs that are unworn and a bit of urban foraging is not a bad thing. Especially when you just want to try it out.

Tara Pringle, on Nativetech has basic instructions for several kinds of moccasins too.
http://www.nativetech.org/clothing/moccasin/mocmap.html

Got a leather couch from the skip today.

Will give the moccasins a go, if they wear out it's fine because theres loads of it. If i like them i should be able to make a good pair when i eventually get the proper leather for the job.

Thanks

Jim

 

[Toddy]

Neatly done
It's a very good way of getting your pattern to fit correctly without spending a fortune

cheers,
M