Making VIKING Shoes - Viking Crafts (Ep. 6)

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This video is a sequel to my video on making a pattern for perfect fitting viking turnshoes. These are a reproduction of a viking shoe from Haithabu. Im in the mountain region of Asturias in the north part of Spain and I need to make these shoes so my feet can handle hiking in the mountains. I make this pair of shoes on the go, in the wild and with very simple tools in my small bag.

It takes approximately 2-3 hours pr shoe to finnish sewing them together. The skewing tool is not based on viking age finds, and this job could be done with a regular sharp knife with some practise and care. Besides the skewing tool and my awl most of what you see in the video is directly based on viking age finds and made by me.

CARE AND MAINTAINANCE
Everytime I have used them for a day or two I apply a new layer of grease to the shoes. I do this often at first to saturate the leather and less often after a while. The shoe is not waterproof, but is indeed water repellant. If walking in mud, water or wet grass moist will enter especially from the seams but with thick nailbinded wool socks your feet will get wet or moist but never cold. It is amazingly comfortable even with moist feet and I guarantee you your feet will have a good time walking in these. If the shoes get wet I make sure to dry them good and then brush off any sand and small stones. Sand and stones grinding on the stitches will shorten the life of your shoes greatly. After drying and brushing i reapply leather grease. If well taken care of these shoes will last you years.

GRIP AND COMFORT
I find this type of footwear very comfortable. But I also wear minimalist footwear on a daily basis and do much of my walking barefeet. So if you are used to big bulky hiking boots you might experience redused support. These shoes does not protect you from sharp rocks from either the side or the bottom and you will feel the surface you walk on. This makes you more aware and you have to be mindfull and present where you walk. I like this alot.
There is not much grip in these shoes. Remains of soles with carvings that ressemble grid or track marks are found though. But I find that with completely free movability of my feet I can bend my toes and twist my feet and the shoe will follow and I do experience a pretty good grip for hiking and walking. On wet, slippery or muddy walks this type of shoe does not perform well. In my other video you can see how viking age ice cramps function for climbing a steep sand dune - and they will work great for wet grass and muddy roads or icey paths as well

Thank you for watching and reading. Feel free to comment or ask questions below and I will happily answer.

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[nickigialdini]

I truly loved this video. Your videos are not only teaching me things that I didn't know about but they are peaceful and relaxing. I also got Nille Viking from your comments and subscribed to her channel. I wish I could be closer to the Tribe. But know that my heart comes to all of you. I am the little old lady from Colorado, USA. Thank you all for letting me be with you ❤. Keep up the good work. Best of wishes to everyone ❤!

[Dev-ldgi]

Using this video, I was able to make my own turn shoes! It took probably 12 hours as it was my first time, but the result is beautiful and sturdy. Thank you so much for this peaceful, informative tutorial.

[erikhoff]

Rasmus, this just came up in my feed today, very nice work.

[bobhead]

This was a wonderful Video to watch, It is good to know that the old Skills are still kept alive, Be well my Friend, Strength, Honour and Respect .🙂

[erickjorgeaugustocernahern]

Saludos desde Nueva Asunción Guatemala, intersant vídeo of how make shoes vikings, and apariu an gonno on this picture.

[damned]

Hello. You make fantastic videos! Thank you for making them and please continue to make them. I am going to make a pair of these on my next hike. Thanks again and have a wonderful day.

[ninjaelbow]

Enjoy your videos, thank you. The tone of your videos are kind and happy and it's a joy to learn from you.

[Sheepdog]

If you put on a thick sole, you could cut a shallow slit, maybe half the thickness, all around the stitching lane, on the bottom of the sole. Then you pull in the thread and it sinks into the leather, hiding the thread and you won't walk on it....love the video. Be safe and healthy

[francescoruggiero]

Just amazing. Many thanks from Hrothgaira here, man.

[pipsakorkeaoja]

Thank you! This was a beautiful, meditative and clear tutorial!

[RavensOfAsgard]

Great job my friend.
Keep up with good work.
Stay safe.

[dianeirvine]

Such a delight to watch. And so interesting.Filming is great in the nature.

[gibbethoskins]

Great video, beautiful shoes and beautiful landscape

[oferbechor]

Thank you very much dear friend for the beautiful video waiting for a new video 🌲☘🌲

[agustinmarbae]

hi...this counts like the VIKING Shoe Pattern | Viking Tutorial | Haithabu - Viking Crafts (Ep. 5)? THANKS

[luigimontybasiletti]

What beautifulful video! I love the birds singing in the background. Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge. I have subscribed to your channel.
I am thinking of making my first Viking-age shoes soon, but cannot find suitable leather that is not too expensive. I will certainly follow this video when can!
Take care, regards from Cymru (Wales) 👍

[lesstraveledpath]

Excellent job.

Starting about 3:10 in the video, I only stitch the first 2cm (1" ish) of the center seam on top of the foot. That is enough to hold the shape of the upper while stitching it to the sole. I sew up the remainder of the center seam after the shoe is turned. This makes turning the shoe almost trivial.

Before turning, I will sometimes "chamfer" the sole to upper seam -- cutting away the edge of the seam just enough to help flatten it. Take care, as it is possible to take off enough leather to expose the stitching.

[ron-wjen]

Great video, great images, well put together.

[lukeandmum]

Excellent shoes, I'll be using this video to make my own sometime for sure. A very magical looking place that is too👍

[silvanriel]

Thank you so much for this informative and pleasing video. My friend and I are making these sort of shoes for ourselves and I am learning so much and having so much fun thanks to videos like yours :)