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Offline teamnelson

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Moccasins
« on: January 17, 2012, 08:00:00 AM »
I'm a barefoot runner, I use 5 fingers just to keep from cutting up my soles on sharp edges; have been for 2 years now and regular shoes are no longer comfortable. That's okay, I like that my back, hips, knees and achilles tendons don't hurt anymore.

So I'm thinking a pair of moccasins might be just the thing for wearing in the woods. But I'm not wanting the tourist minnetonka style they sell on the res. Does anyone here know of a place that makes quality, custom fit, durable moccasins? And beyond that, any pointers on how to make it myself?

I presently make knives, and will be moving from kydex holsters to leather this year.

Thanks, Chaps
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Re: Moccasins
« Reply #1 on: January 17, 2012, 04:29:31 PM »
Shoot man!  They be all kinds of moc patterns all over the IN!   ;)
 
I think Tandy has some patterns...  :-\   I'd thought of trying the knee height moc boots but I'd have to make them so I could use sole inserts!  Then I be GELLIN"!   ;D
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Re: Moccasins
« Reply #2 on: January 30, 2012, 09:04:02 AM »
Hey TN!
 
Did you ever get those Moc. patterns?   :-\   I looked around and they're all over the place really.
 
I can see you now; sitting cross legged on the fantail, your leather and pattern sheets spread out around you... Oh wait!   ???  there's usually some breese out there isn't there...   ;D
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Re: Moccasins
« Reply #3 on: January 30, 2012, 10:21:50 AM »
HA! No, I've not taken any action on the moccasins yet. But its on the to do list when I get home. It is a might breezy in fact - went out for a FOD walkdown today, and we had 30 knot winds. I'll have to start the planning process and get y'alls advice on leather.
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Re: Moccasins
« Reply #4 on: January 30, 2012, 12:05:12 PM »
We made them as a boy scout project. Easy pattern,cut,punch,stitch.Much info available.The knee high boots look cool,But they are HOTon the leg.Sold mine @yard sale.Cabela's makes a semi-premium pair,but,geared for relaxing,not running.
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Re: Moccasins
« Reply #5 on: January 30, 2012, 12:09:42 PM »
Oh yeah, you can waterproof them with mink oil.Bear grease was the real stuff,but we weren't quite up to the bruins yet.Happy to report some of us made it to the real bear fat stage.Don't make your mocs to tight,most will shrink a little after a good soaking.
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