How to Build a Boot- Adding and Shaping the Heel

Boot Maker Chad Little of Eradawn Entertainment demonstrates how to set the Heel Block on a pair of custom, handmade boots. This film was shot in HD with a Canon 5D Mark II.

[matthewdenty]

But how'd ya get the shape to start with ?
I see myself going backwards as ill be putting a curve on first and sanding flat layer by layer.
Only making one pair and love your explanation of what you do

[seanmosley]

Thanks so much for you video series!!! Could you please share where I can buy the prestacked heel blocks from. Thanks

[the_CHAR_official]

Do you have a video on the mid sole process?

[AQuickBreath]

Great video. I'd really like to know the song used if possible, thank you. 👌

[jayshriver]

Beginner here: I've built shoes but not boots. From what I can see it goes; shank cover, outsole, pins and heel.  There is no mid-sole?  And the pins show in the finished boot?BTW, you make good, no-nonsense, informative videos...watched them all at least once.

[timungrysr]

Hi, I just bought a pair of Hondo boots that have a high western heel, and when wearing them it puts the weight on the front of the Toes. What can I do to change that!?

[junkequation]

Would anyone be able to tell me where i could buy pieces of leather for making a heel stack?

I have a pair of penny loafers with 2 stacks of 3mm leather for the heel. I've been wearing them for 8, 9 years and have reheeled with a rubber heel several times, and I've sanded down the top layer of leather almost to nothing and need to replace it. But I can't seem to find a source for this kind of leather.

[Punk-Jw]

Been trying to find info somewhere but havent had any luck and the cobbler I have around here in my opinon as far as work on boots hes done for me, isnt that good so Id like to fix the problem myself. I have a collection of fryes, mostly harness and calvary black labels and a couple of them have loose heel blocks. the pad is good and firm but the block of the heel is actually loose where it meets the sole and is making an extra clack when I walk. How do I go about fixing that? Should I put the boot over somthing down inside and hammer them back on from the bottom? Do you think I should pull it completely appart, re glue and nail? That part might be tricky for me because I'm not sure what to boot the boot over that will work well enough for that. I really appriciate any advice you can give me!

[iamaGod]

How do you remove the last from the shoe after your done, does it not get nailed to the leather as part of the construction process?

[adrianpimentel]

I've been having a hard time locating heel blocks that are pre made. Any recommendations would be helpful. Thanks!

[luzcarabali]

Is there The posibility that The leather lose its shape ? Thanks for sharing and scuse my english

[johnkoester]

But what do I do if I want to make the part of the toe be able to bend?

[johnkoester]

What if you wanted to make boots for your woody doll?

[ajdoti]

Won't water and road salt eat the heel adhesive

[gpowell]

what kind of nails do you use to secure the heel base to the last?

[lcollins]

So now paying the people who work for your business are a burden?!
Americans are doomed.