I was wondering if anyone at Afterdawn knows how to make men's dress shoes. I would really like to learn how to make my own shoes from scratch. I have been dissappointed with the quality of the shoes available and anything that is any good will cost over $400... I would appreciate any info on the subject including links and such. I have been doing some research and have been coming up blank in making men's shoes. I would also like any info on the tools used as well. If I can figure it out and anyone is interested, I will post a guide on making them, but that would be much later at least after I make my first successful shoe...
weird... dude, if u do it they will just end up totaly not matching and then u'll just get p*ssed off. just buy good 1s, man.
Yeah, but at $400 a pair and me needing 4 to 5 pairs, that will be somewhere around $1500 to $2000!! Another benefit would be that each pair would be custom made for my foot. To get something like that, you will spend at least $1000... Also, I have a hard time finding a style that I like in my size (nothing fits right)... I am pretty good at crafting and building things. I made furniture by hand that matches things I see at stores that cost $15,000 and completely blows away anything that comes out of a factory and it cost under $200 (tools not included of course). I can also craft guitars, though this I cannot do nearly as well as actual luthiers (except for electrics which are a simple task). The biggest thing with the shoes is probably the tools. I have no idea what I would need. Also, I am young enough to figure it out and eventually get it right. It will not be tough to beat the quality of cheap shoes (cheap meaning under $200). They use bad leather and the shoes fall apart after a short while. Also, I cannot buy something knowing that the cost is under $10 and pay well over $100. Thanks for the reply though. At least I know that there is some interest in the subject.
Good luck with your business, when you'will be rich, you'll give me and craigc some cash =) for replying .
probably your best start would be to inquire into a local shoe repair shop. a good one is harder to find these days, but the owner may be willing to teach you the tools and ways of the trade. learning how to repair them should give you lots of insight in how they're put together and made. It's worht a shot anyway............
Thanks!! That is something I did not even think of... I never saw a shoe repair shop, but I am sure there is bound to be one in an area that has a small population.
