Bespoke Boot Course
Bespoke Boot Course
Join us on our annually Bespoke Boot making Course Dec 2-13th 2024,
all materials, lasts and heels are provided. please send in your designs once course has been selected. things you will need; note book, camera (if you wish to document process), have a good idea of your design and colour ways prior to course beginning. if you have any specific learning difficulties please let us know prior to booking in so we can make sure this course is suitable for you.
The traditional bespoke boot course is one of our most popular courses we offer.
It takes slightly longer then the bespoke shoe course due to a boots design. You will design and learn the traditional techniques of making your own boot — chelsea boot, side zip biker boot, a derby hiking boot... it is all possible!
Please note: if you are looking to make a boot knee high or above please specify when booking. It will require an extra 1-2 days for fitting and measurement alterations.
PROCESS
Day One
Measuring feet
selecting correct last and altering if necessary for fit
Taping and Designing 3d shoe on last
In-depth 2D upper and lining Pattern making
Day Two
Finishing up pattern making
Clicking and closing upper and lining (mock up)
Day Three
Finishing closing of mock up upper and lining
Cutting midsole
Soak and moulding midsole
Day Four
Hand Lasting Mock up
Day Five
try on mock up, adjust patterns/ lasts
Day Six:
Continue clicking and closing final upper
Day seven
final closing of upper and lining
Day Eight
Closing Final Pair
prepping midsole for lasting
Day Nine
Hand Lasting Final Pair
Shanking and Corking
prepping welt
Day Ten
Cutting and laying heel stack.
Attaching and Nailing Heel to sole
Trimming sole and heel with industrial sanding machine and glasssole pattern making
cutting and attaching sole bend with sole press
bees wax iron glazing sole and heel
Sock pattern making and attaching
final touches, polishing
Course Q&A
Duration
10 days, 930am-6pm, Mon - Fri
These days are consecutive with weekend off
1 hour lunch break Please get in touch if you wish to discuss.
Location
27b Belfast Road, London N16 6UN
Materials
Included