From Elk Hide to Shoes! Complete Build

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[jnighttrain]

The irony of what I’m doing just hit me. Using the most advanced technologies to watch videos to learn to be a hunter gatherer. This is like the Jetsons studying to become a Flintstone. Thank you for the tutorials! Love it!

[ANXIETOR]

I’ve looked for moccasins online before, and was always shocked by the price. Well, now I know. If I were to attempt this, Webster’s would have to add a bunch of new cuss words to the dictionary. Good job, Clay. Cool video.

[TheArtofCraftsmanship]

I just made a few pairs of these earlier this spring for my wife, daughter, and myself. The first two stiched by hand…and the last on my leather sewing machine😉. Awesome job on yours. Turning these babies is no joke😂.

[SERENITY_byNATURE]

This video is an oasis of calm. The tranquility and natural beauty are perfect. Anyone else loving this?

[Delta-Gaming]

3:27 and shoes done! Thanks for the help man!

[eduardoalves]

I changed my mind, shoes (in the stores) are very cheap! Impressive the amount of work is used in order to do a simple pair of shoes!! Congratulations and thank you to show those techniques.

[colinnelson]

I'm in love with this whole project, but I'm over here completely mind-blown about the sticking power of contact cement...WOW!

[stewartpalmer]

This is reminding me of the book "The Farmer Boy." Which I read as a child. I remember them describing him having his first shoes made by a cobbler. Very awesome.

[dennislanigan]

If you’re watching this and thinking of making deer turn shoes, keep in mind deer hides stretch as you wear them. source: I am a bark tanner and made the exact same style of shoes. Better hides for shoes: cow, buffalo, goat, yak, and elk.

[bootstrapoutdoors]

The term renaissance man comes to mind. truly enjoy your videos.

[brandonpowers]

Your time on Alone was awesome. Your skills are amazing! Your the reason i pulled the trigger on getting a Leatherman Arc. Have taught me how to make a fishing rod and reel in the bush, snaring and more. I look forward to all your videos. I've been doing bushcraft/survival stuff for years, but have learned so much from watching your videos and the show. Thanks for what you do.

[jillturnbull]

Is there anything you can't do? I'm constantly amazed at your skills and impeccable precision. Thank you for sharing your passion. What a blessing it is to watch you.

[rshaart]

I'm sure others have said it in the comments, but turn shoes are easier to turn if you soak the leather first in water.

I can't speak for hunting in the mountains, but after 12 years of reenactment fighting in turn shoes with leather bare soles, I've only slipped half a dozen times at most, I found that walking on the balls of your feet and stepping toe first vs heel first makes it easier to maintain your footing, that and a little bit of beeswax on rubbed on the soles daily gives enough grip for my needs.

[MikeJones-vbme]

That was enjoyable. I just started hunting and my guide buddy recommended I find some soft-sole slippers for stalking. I bought some leather moccasins (I do some leather work making sheaths for my knives but never considered making my own) and I could not believe how much quieter the were in the forest and on logging roads compared to my boots. I'd far rather change into these than ruin another pair of socks stalking an animal!

[growersmindset]

dude those shoes are sick! love the quiet times while you document the process. didn’t realize how much work it takes to make shoes. keep it up dawg. love your videos

[steven]

Me and my wife bought a few leather working kits for Christmas gifts. Makes me appreciate the unbelievable amount of time and attention to detail this project must have taken.

[joulsch]

Awesome, I like that stuff. Made myself a pair of mocs a few years ago and felt it was very satiesfying ...😊 greetings from Germany!

[herrb.]

Perfekte solide Handarbeit . 💪🏻
Allein vom zusehen kann man einiges lernen. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[bettytroyer]

Wow! That's my style of shoes. (I hate shoes.) But after all that hard work I'm not sure I'd want to actually wear them. Beautiful!

[ManInTheWoods]

From free elk skin and $2 worth of rubber bits and cement....
Clay just made a $500 pair of shoes. Beyond belief. A true testament to the value of combining skill with man hours.