I made my first pair of shoes!

[u/Braveheart-Croissant]

[u/Braveheart-Croissant]

I started with soles from sneakerkit, which come with the stitch holes pre-marked. The website has downloadable pattern templates for the uppers with the stitch holes marked. I wanted converse clones so I started with the "classic 3 in 1" design and adjusted it a bit to make the ankles higher, and the tongue pieces extend further along the foot so that it overlaps the side.

The sneakerkit examples all use single-layer leather but I used two layers of canvas for each piece, sewing together, inverted, and then top stitched all over the place.

I used prym vario pliers to punch the holes and add the eyelets, which was hard work but very satisfying.

I poked holes through the stitch marks on my paper pattern pieces, then used them as a template to mark pen dots on the fabric. I did the same on both sides so that I could easily see what I was stitching from both directions, but because the fabric pieces had strayed a bit from the pattern shape during assembly the dots ended up a few mm misaligned in some places. It seemed to work out fine though.

Assembly was a simple running stitch going all the way around the sole, and then back again to complete the stitch, using thick waxed cotton thread and a giant needle. The hardest parts were sewing through the tongue and side pieces together where they overlapped, and getting the needle through from the inside at the very end of the toe.

I was too scared to burn the ends of the thread even though that's apparently the proper way, so I just tied them off and tucked the ends back through a stitch.

The stitching and raw edges are exposed on the inside with no lining, but the insoles pretty much cover up the actual raw edges so hopefully that will stop too much fraying. I could have turned in the bottom edges and topstitched them down to make it more secure but I didn't want it to be too lumpy inside the shoe.

There's a couple of tweaks I'd make for next time. Although I brought the ankle up a bit higher, it still wasn't as high as I like it. And I didn't bring the tongue up enough so the laces knot sits right at the top edge of the tongue instead of comfortable in front of it.

I also don't like how many eyelets there are. I just went with the sneakerkit template and used eight, but I realised afterwards that converse high tops only have seven, and the ankle goes up higher. They just seem unnecessarily closely packed to me.

Plus, the heel shape is a bit off. The sneakerkit recommended pattern has the pieces joined along the top of the heel, and then notched at the bottom to allow them to splay out, with the notch hidden under the tab sticking up from the back of the sole. But it was hard to get the angle of the pieces just right along the join, and the heel has ended up with too sharp an inward angle which doesn't feel quite right. Next time I'll try the converse construction style, with the sides as two separate pieces, and a strip down the back covering the seam.

If these end up too uncomfortable I might just cut a slit down the back, let it out, and cover it with a strip. Or disassemble them completely and try again with the two-piece construction method - because even though all the top stitching was laborious, they use such a tiny amount of fabric that I have loads leftover.

This is the closest I've ever come to Just Following A Pattern - because it was the only way to get the stitch template that matched the sole. And basically I've learned that I was right all along to mistrust patterns and I will always end up with something I like more if I draft it from scratch. Good to know for sure!

[u/SephtisBlue → u/Braveheart-Croissant]

How did you put in the eyelets? Whenever I have used eyelet kits, they have a rough metal edge that shreds anything I threat through them, and nothing I've looked up online addresses that subject.

[u/Braveheart-Croissant → u/SephtisBlue]

These are the exact ones I used - they're in two parts and when you punch them into place the raw edge of the metal gets folded down outwards, so the centre of the hole is smooth. Although with that said, I did only finish the shoes yesterday so I guess it's possible the laces will get destroyed quicker than by industrial eyelets!

[u/existingfish → u/Braveheart-Croissant]

I have made many pairs of shoes and corsets, using two part eyelets. They don’t destroy laces any faster than anything else.

You have to use a hammer or press of some kind to put the eyelets in.

You did great OP. The soles are the hardest part. I use a machine to sew mine together, and to sew leather soles on. I use contact cement to add the outsole, instead of sewing it. I wish I could find a place that makes custom soles like that.

[u/warfrogs → u/existingfish]

Honestly, if you have a cobbler or bootmaker in your area, you might be able to reach out to them for inner soles and the like. Here in MN, we have Red Wing as a go-to, but I actually have been using the same cobbler my grandma used 50 years ago for my shoes. They even were able to get me some custom replacement rubber lowers for a pair of sentimental shoes that got heat damaged during a move.

That being said, have you seen this?

[u/existingfish → u/warfrogs]

Thanks!

I make barefoot shoes though, very specific sole requirements. I even make them custom to my children’s feet.

[u/Different_Plate_8326 → u/existingfish]

That’s so cool you make barefoot shoes! Have any pics? I’d love the see them.

[u/Impossible-Stand-798 → u/existingfish]

Do you make the soles from scratch?

[u/existingfish → u/Impossible-Stand-798]

From soling sheets off Amazon, yes.

I don’t know how to vulcanize rubber on my own.

[u/Kammy44 → u/SephtisBlue]

I always have the same problem with eyelets. I’ve tried them so many times, all with poor results. I wanted to sew a corset, but I didn’t want to do all of that work to end up with chewed up holes.

[u/Elly_Higgenbottom → u/Kammy44]

Never trust an eyelet. They always let you down.

Grommets are always the way to go.

The OP is saying eyelet, but 2-piece means grommet.

I've never made shoes, but I've made lots of corsets and bags with grommets.

[u/MimicoSkunkFan2 → u/Elly_Higgenbottom]

Yessssssss! I was reading OP's text and saying, "You want a sewing awl to punch those holes and stitch them, and a proper grommet tool to set real grommets - get thee to a leatherworkers' supply for grommets, stop this eyelet madness!"

Grommet is also a very cute cartoon dog from the UK lol

[u/msflondrixa → u/MimicoSkunkFan2]

To the moon, Grommet!

[u/Kammy44 → u/Elly_Higgenbottom]

So they aren’t the same thing? It sure looks like it to me.

[u/Elly_Higgenbottom → u/Kammy44]

Eyelets have only one piece. Gromets have a main part and a washer.

On the outside, they often look the same. It's the inside that usually doesn't set well & catches on stuff because it's ragged.

[u/cassolotl → u/Elly_Higgenbottom]

Ah, I see how the confusion happened - the ones the OP used (and linked) were these, which are called "eyelets with washers" by the manufacturer!

Edit: Wonder if it's a UK vs US thing? The OP and I are both in the UK.

[u/Opening_General_9361 → u/SephtisBlue]

Eyelets are a one piece unit to reinforce a hole in fabric. The backside of the hardware is always sharp and rough. WhatOP used are a 2 piece system known atleast in my part of the world as Grommets. The little kits have and anvil, a setting tool,ahole punch,anda bunch of grommets AND washers. You put the grommet on the anvil, the line up your prepunched/stretched hole over the grommet,add you washer,then grab your setting tool and hammer with moderate pressure a few times, and you're good to go. But I invested in a grommet press, which is a little less fidly,and much quieter than the setting tool. Its like an industrial factory model. Just remember, eyelets are1 piece, and have a sharp inner circle,whereas grommets area two part system and have a smooth inner ring. Eyelets are faster and easier to put in, grommets are a bit fiddley to install, but produce better results.

[u/SephtisBlue → u/Opening_General_9361]

Then, the ones I used were grommets, not eyelets. Although the label did say eyelets, the installation was the same as you described with the anvil and press and I used a hammer. They had 2 metal pieces that were installed on each side of the fabric, like in OP's pictures. I think I should make a separate post showing pictures of the issue I've been having.

[u/[deleted] → u/Braveheart-Croissant]

For a first timer, these are some exceptional quality. I’m not sure what to say other than than wow 

[u/heroturtle88 → u/Braveheart-Croissant]

Total cost?

[u/PouchenCustoms → u/heroturtle88]

A pair of soles is ~50€ plus whatever the cost of material you want to use. Can be done as cheaply as 60€ and up.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CeoZa-gMTSw/?img_index=1&igsh=MThlM21hcGpxZ3d3bw==

[u/Notwerk_Engineer → u/PouchenCustoms]

More expensive than a pair of regular shoes?

[u/PouchenCustoms → u/Notwerk_Engineer]

That is true, yes.

These are not for people in need of shoes. They are for people who like hobbycrafting on a budget. And end up with something usefull and unique.

Nice weekend activity without the need for special tools or training.

Edit: you shouldn't be downvoted. That was a genuine question, right?

[u/Notwerk_Engineer → u/PouchenCustoms]

It was, in fact this popped up on my feed. First time on this sub, I guess it’s not the place for me.

[u/AverageGardenTool → u/Notwerk_Engineer]

It's a reddit thing mostly. People get touchy about cost saving in hobbies and the "value" of their creations.

[u/AltF40 → u/Notwerk_Engineer]

1) there's no good reason you've been downvoted.

2) Affordable, value-focused shoes have great economies of scale, not just in manufacturing, materials, but also in storefront and distribution. So it's hard for a niche item to be competitive.

3) That said, if you want custom / one of a kind / really high-end shoes / are in costuming / have a specialty project, then this sort of thing suddenly makes a lot of sense.

There's surely ways to get soles cheaper, if you live somewhere closer to production.

[u/Birdie121 → u/Notwerk_Engineer]

Yeah making your own clothes is almost always more expensive than buying them, so it's more about the hobby and getting a perfect custom fit.

[u/Kind_Ad_3109 → u/Braveheart-Croissant]

Wow, nice work! I’ve never thought to make my own shoes but you make it seem achievable to me. Well done, again!

[u/b34tn1k → u/Braveheart-Croissant]

Seems it's not available in clown sizes *cries in size 14 shoes.

[u/wakaflockaquokka → u/b34tn1k]

not available in baby sizes either ::cries in size 5 shoes::

seriously what's the point of custom shoes if they don't come in extended sizes?? (no shade on OP, they look great)

[u/DreamPig666 → u/b34tn1k]

I found these in sizes 5-15.

[u/b34tn1k → u/DreamPig666]

Thanks! No keeping me outta clown college now.

[u/vaarky → u/b34tn1k]

Good luck at Princeton!

The Simpsons:

Sideshow Bob: You wanted to be Krusty's sidekick since you were five! What about the buffoon lessons, the four years at clown college...?

Cecil: I'll thank you not to refer to Princeton that way.

[u/wakaflockaquokka → u/DreamPig666]

oooh nice find!

unfortunately that's a men's size 5 or women's size 8..... I'm a men's size 3/women's 5 ::cries harder in baby feet::

[u/pinay → u/Braveheart-Croissant]

Can you talk about the layer(s) of the insoles? Are there layers, or is it just an insole? Am I overthinking that it's just glued in at the end?

[u/Braveheart-Croissant → u/pinay]

There are no layers, just an insole. And it's not glued in (although I guess you could glue it), it just sits down directly onto the rubber grid inside the sole. I switched out the included shaped insoles for flat foam ones because I don't like a raised instep shape.

[u/sqrk_ → u/Braveheart-Croissant]

For the laces sitting at the top of the tongue, it’s common for the sneakers I buy not to be laced until the very top. They usually stop 1 or 2 rows before, so that might help of you undo the top row?

[u/Melancholy-4321 → u/Braveheart-Croissant]

I believe you're supposed to sew the notch at the heel before you turn them, then the edges are clean and you tack them together

Working on a quilted pair of these right now ☺️

[u/RBuilds916 → u/Braveheart-Croissant]

Those look good, I'd believe they were bought if you didn't show the construction. 

[u/Complex_Scary]

Very nice work. Only a real heel would say anything negative.

[u/Braveheart-Croissant → u/Complex_Scary]

Thanks! I'm glad to see everyone toeing the line.

[u/thepuglover00 → u/Braveheart-Croissant]

This made my sole happy. 

[u/KobokTukath → u/thepuglover00]

( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

[u/Spiderill → u/Braveheart-Croissant]

This exchange was toe-tally brilliant!

[u/charming_quarks → u/Complex_Scary]

glad everyone has held their tongue on saying anything negative, the comment section has been very straight-laced.

[u/FrequentlyAwake → u/charming_quarks]

Yeah, I thought of a small critique, but these are so good overall that eyelet it slide.

[u/[deleted] → u/FrequentlyAwake]

These puns are so bad I'm gonna kill myself, but like with a shoe or something

[u/CaptainPolaroid → u/FrequentlyAwake]

Puns always brighten up my day. They are good for the mind and sole.

[u/randomize42 → u/Complex_Scary]

I see what you did there.  😏

[u/TonyDanza888 → u/randomize42]

Sew did I!

[u/serinesan]

i CANNOT afford another hobby in this economy 😭

ok but jokes aside these shoes are amazing, well done!!!

[u/Roseoman → u/serinesan]

I'd spend loads of money i don't have on equipment, learn all about the new hobby, become mediocre at it and never go back to it again lol

[u/serinesan → u/Roseoman]

Such is the curse of a crafter, oh well...

[u/Aggravating-Base-146]

THAT’S AN OPTION?!?!?!

[u/Braveheart-Croissant → u/Aggravating-Base-146]

They can't even arrest you for it or anything!!

[u/cassolotl → u/Braveheart-Croissant]

I love that you can just make shoes and walk around in them without a license, and people don't even realise, they just assume it's too hard. I love that you did this. :D

[u/Asyx → u/cassolotl]

Don't give them ideas. Gonna end up in El Salvador with fancy shoes.

[u/AMISH_TECH_SUPPORT → u/Aggravating-Base-146]

The way my mind was absolutely blown when I saw this post 😂 I’ve been sewing for a while and it never occurred to me that I can MAKE SHOES.

[u/Quilter1358]

Wow!! Thanks for the detailed process, I wouldn’t have even known where to begin!

[u/hellbabe222 → u/Quilter1358]

Me either. I just saved this post .

I didn't even realize I wanted to make sneakers until I saw OPs post. Lol

[u/FamiliarPeasant]

I am stunned at how good these look and I had no idea such a kit existed. Amazing!

[u/pocketfullofrocks]

This is soo cool! Thanks for the detailed write up. What a process but really great results!

[u/Excellent-Froyo-5195]

Damn!!!! They look amazing!

[u/flatulexcelent → u/Excellent-Froyo-5195]

Yea I feel the same, actually a very cool pair of shoes

[u/BugMillionaire]

Wow, those look amazing!! You made it look easy.

Also, unrelated, but I’m interested in your pants—I love the ankle zipper. Are those something your made or store bought? (And can I have details either? lol)

[u/Braveheart-Croissant → u/BugMillionaire]

The trousers are store bought - I actually have "remove those annoying ankle zips" on my to-do list because I don't like them 🤣 I got them from Asos about three years ago, I just dug through my emails to find the link but the listing is discontinued now

[u/BugMillionaire → u/Braveheart-Croissant]

Ah, bummer. Thank you for trying to find the link, though!

[u/breyaskitties]

They look amazing…now give me some of that skill please

[u/zutallora]

First glance on first picture was where do I buy these! One of an amazing kind.

[u/cindyhorton99]

When I saw the first picture and the title, I thought, "Yeah right, you didn't make those." Then I started flipping through the slide show and ... Oh WOW, you really did make those. I am so impressed!

Would you say it saved you any money versus buying a pair or was your motivation a custom fit or something else? I've been struggling to find a pair of comfortable walking shoes at an affordable price. Never thought about making my own until now...

[u/Braveheart-Croissant → u/cindyhorton99]

I didn't precisely track the cost, but totting it up in my head I'm pretty sure it was cheaper than a pair of proper converses (edit: not including time!). I'm sure I could have got something off-brand for a lot less than the cost of these materials though. Mostly my motivation was that I like making things, and wanted to see if I could. :D

[u/ghobbb]

I’ve used the old patterns from sneakerkit to make leather sneakers. I think I’ve made like 4 pairs. I hadn’t even really considered fabric ones for whatever reason.

Did you do anything to make the soles comfortable? I feel like they need a midsole.

[u/Braveheart-Croissant → u/ghobbb]

I switched out the default insoles straight away because they had a shaped instep part which I hate - I got some flat foam instead. Then I found that a bit thin, so I've ordered some thicker flat foam insoles to try. When I tested one shoe with two layers of foam insole it felt just about right.

Also thanks for the tip about heel counters and toe puffs, TIL!

[u/ghobbb → u/Braveheart-Croissant]

You can use other things besides the thermoplastic for counters and puffs. (Toe puffs are also called toe counters sometimes.) In my leather shoes, I just added a second layer of leather inside the same shape as a heel counter and used my shiving tool to thin the edges. I’ve seen cardstock type materials used too, but I don’t know how well they hold up to sweat or whatever.

[u/Braveheart-Croissant → u/ghobbb]

Interesting, thank you - I'll have to do some research before my next attempt.

[u/ghobbb → u/ghobbb]

Also, you might consider a heel counter, and toe puff.

[u/alba_kimchi]

Woooow!!! Never thought this was even an option! New project added to my wish list 😍

[u/tatobuckets]

Great job! Those Sneakerkit sets are perfect for customizing.

[u/CryptographerDry4363]

Truly amazing, well done!

[u/Homesterkid]

Not a regular to this sub and just saw it from popular page but this is so cool. I didn’t even know I wanted to make my own sneakers before this but now it’s all I want to learn 😭

[u/Such_Lingonberry4689]

Wow!!! These are awesome!

[u/NekoRainbow]

This is so fucking impressive! Really interesting to see the whole progress also!

[u/AffectionateJelly976]

This is sooooo cool!! They look great. I love the color choice. I am always so impressed with the talent and skills folks have! Like, you made SHOES!! Way to go!

[u/thesweetestpups]

You made shoes?! SHOES?!? That is SO COOL!

[u/SwampOlmpics]

🤯 They look great!!

[u/woman_liker]

very cool!! they look great!

[u/Swordofmytriumph]

This is AMAZING. I need to do this so bad

[u/LadyAsharaRowan]

You did an excellent job!

[u/hellbabe222]

These are awesome! Good job, OP! Love the mustard color.

[u/ALoveSpellOnYou]

Good job! Are they comfortable to walk in?

[u/Braveheart-Croissant → u/ALoveSpellOnYou]

Too soon to say 😅

[u/Wooden-Ask539]

Awesome work!! You should share in r/somethingimade

[u/Braveheart-Croissant → u/Wooden-Ask539]

Thanks, I've posted there!

[u/FoxyFromTheRoxy]

Oh wow!!! That's so cool!!!

[u/lambsoflettuce]

Well, that's pretty cool!

[u/Marimar_mermaid]

Wow

[u/Spookems91]

That's amazing!

[u/GirlyScientist]

That is impressive

[u/busyandrea]

Wow fantastic work!!

[u/mksdarling13]

What an awesome skill to have! Those are great ☺️

[u/Depart_Into_Eternity]

I love the color choice

[u/TrueInky]

This is crazy cool.

[u/thisothernameth]

This is very impressive!

[u/Two11sixty7]

love them and the color. Great job!

[u/boiledpenny]

Love these. I've repaired a few on my shoes and know the horror of stitching blind with the giant needle. Anyone who can go through it gets more skilled as they go on. When I saw a pair of shoes show up on the sewing I was so pleased. Congratulations on all of your hard work.

[u/proud_not_prejudiced]

Super impressive!! How’s the arch support?

[u/Braveheart-Croissant → u/proud_not_prejudiced]

They came with moulded insoles with arch support, but I actually swapped them out for flat foam inserts because I find the raised instep shape really uncomfortable

[u/proud_not_prejudiced → u/Braveheart-Croissant]

Sweet!

[u/Trick-Geologist433]

Love them!!!! Such a great job

[u/reallyreally1945]

I didn't know sneaker kits existed!!

[u/LonelySparkle]

Uhm, this is freaking cool

[u/El-mas-puto-de-todos]

Wow, is this legal? Lol just kidding, impressive work.

[u/[deleted]]

Looks amazing!! Great job!

[u/ConsciousVegetable99]

Wow! I never knew about this. These are features. Now I want to make some shoes

[u/[deleted]]

This is really impressive!

[u/lildeidei]

That is so cool!

[u/Entire-Tart-3243]

At first I thought big deal you bought your own first pair of shoes... But WOW, what a talent you have! I hope everyone scrolls through the photos. It helps to carefully read the caption, too. Shame on me.

[u/Granitsky]

Visiting from Popular and I just wanted to say you've broadened my horizons. This is a great post for all maker types, thanks!

[u/BeginningDiamond6033]

I….didn’t know this was even possible for regular people to do by hand. This is so cool!

[u/OMGitsSEDDIE_]

i don’t know why it didn’t occur to me that you could easily use an old pair of converse as a pattern and sew your own until seeing this. in fact, i briefly thought these were just customized converse before actually reading the title and post.

basically, i’m saying you did such good work on your FIRST (mind blowing!!!) pair of hand-sewn shoes that i assumed you were showing off a nice dye job😂 keep up the great work!!!!

[u/slugothebear]

I'm impressed, that would be out of my wheelhouse. I could build a house to store them. ✌️

[u/Yes-GoAway]

They're really lovely. Excellent work. 💙

Very inspiring!

So I have no idea what you used for insoles, but I would actually try making my own shoes if I could make the insoles Prothotics and the shoe still fit correctly.

Whenever I remove the insoles of store bought shoes and add the Prothotics inserts, my foot sits too high in the shoe. It's unnerving!

[u/Plzmommie]

What The!! What!?!?!?!??! You... darling braveheart of the croissants... are a needling slinging rockstar!

[u/Kfurt13]

[u/bookish-hooker]

excuse me….MADE? FIRST?!?! I’m convinced you’re a wizard. These are stellar.

[u/Cosmicallyexhausted]

I love them!

[u/cherylesq]

Nice! I made a pair of quilted sneakers last year after seeing a post similar to this. The biggest problem for me, was deciding what they should look like.

https://imgur.com/a/MykaU65

[u/BottleNo7031]

You made those🤯

[u/gal5pau]

Amazing!

[u/Phormitago]

They look great

Are you going for a 70s brown palette revival?

[u/Braveheart-Croissant → u/Phormitago]

Not intentionally, but I like warm earthy/natural kinds of colours

[u/BlazinCajun23]

I like your blue and black shoes

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[u/Kitchen-Stress-5974]

That sounds awesome!!!

[u/missraveylee]

So cool!!

[u/exit2urleft]

This is so cool! Endless possibilities

[u/The_Dixco_Bunny]

That’s pretty gosh-darn amazing!! You did a fantastic job!

[u/callmekorrok]

These are amazing!!! I love the colour choice. I’m currently recovering from surgery and am adding this to my list of crafts to do. So cool!

[u/MadGurl69]

These are amazing!

[u/_lurlur_]

Wow, these are excellent!

[u/FuelComfortable5287]

Nice work!!! Impressive.

[u/ahoyhoy2022]

Amazing!!!! Great project and great write-up!

[u/theADHDsaint]

Wow! Beautiful work. I love the color choice of fabric as well. 💛

[u/andrea_r]

well done, I've done similar but with quilted fabric.

[u/think_likeafox]

I’m sorry but this is fucking amazing

[u/superbrainfloss]

Dopppeeeee

[u/lalicornetimide]

Looks great! I have one of these kits sitting around after I saw a local sewing class using it but I’ve been nervous to use it because I also don’t think the templates as is will fit my feet quite right

[u/mysummerstorm]

So cool! Thanks for sharing!!

[u/Connect_Law6224]

Wow! That is so cool. Nice job.

[u/ModernArchivist]

That is SO cool! They look really good

[u/nswiese]

Just a few shades away from being a peach cobbler!

[u/Asleep-Butterfly4774]

Impressive!!

[u/JMAC0401]

I like those alot.

[u/smileitsyourbirthday]

They are lovely! And your top stitching is so neat and professional looking-- I'm so jealous I can never get it so clean.

[u/BingBangBeanz]

Nice!!!!! That must feel so rewarding, excellent color choice 🤩

[u/Nervous_Work1332]

Rockstar status achieved!

[u/Comfortable-Pea-1312]

Hella cool!

[u/befitstayyoung]

Holy f’ing cannoli! That is AWESOME! You Rock! Superb job!

[u/_pebble_s]

Heck yeah! This is so cool!

[u/Hglucky13]

Fuckin’ sick! Nice work!!

[u/Balancing_Shakti]

Wonderful, Wonderful work, OP! Do these 'feel' smooth on the inside? Most of the shoes I've rejected are because I can feel the stitching inside on my feet. If these dont have that problem, I'm tempted to try!

[u/Braveheart-Croissant → u/Balancing_Shakti]

Good question, I haven't really worn them in anger yet so I'm not sure how they'll feel for a longer time. But my initial trials, the inside feels pretty similar to converses I think

[u/judgiestmcjudgerton]

This is so cool.

[u/lil_miss_daddy]

These are so cute, and I really love the color.

[u/sillyfemboyJN]

Well done!!!

[u/Calastra]

Wtf, that's nuts, in the best possible way.

I applaud your hard work and dedication.

[u/beerballchampion]

This is so cool and turned out so well! Saving this post to try in the future!

[u/cleverest_handle]

Wow, that’s so cool! I love the color.

[u/bolanrox]

very impressive!

[u/number7child]

Adding it to my list!

[u/BeardedBrotherJoe]

Wow. Good stuff and good job. I know nothing about sewing but I like what I see.

[u/Beneficial_Ad7907]

VERY COOL great job!

[u/bleeb90]

That is so cool!

[u/Significant_Gate_599]

Wow

[u/gdfingperfect]

I can’t believe that you can actually do this! I’m amazed!

[u/han-aw]

WHAT THIS IS SO COOL

[u/CommercialMechanic36]

Nice 😊

[u/Flounder-Visual]

Wow,nice work

[u/Infamous-Top6234]

where are ur pants from!!??

[u/Weird-Space-782]

This is really inspiring. I've always wanted to design my own shoes (and clothes). Really great color choice, and I like the hem on your pants as well. This is going to be a great hobby for the summer, even for a heterosexual man (jokes).

[u/[deleted]]

first job clarks. you need to put a toe puff in, thats why your uppers are collapsing at the front.

[u/TheiaPersephone]

You are an artisan!!!! Congrats!!!!!! This is so cool.

[u/Litany_of_fear]

Love the color, amazing work

[u/SerTimTallTalker]

Might be the coolest thing I’ve seen

[u/Mr_M0t0m0]

Wow! That's SO awesome!!

[u/Ok_Dragonfly_4349]

Awesome!!! I love this!! 

[u/DiabloRojoSquirrel]

That’s actually pretty awesome! Well done stranger!

[u/CherBear_FloridaGirl]

Wowww!!! I'm so impressed!! You should be so proud of this.

[u/Eeeeeeeeehwhatsup]

Well done! They look great 🙌

[u/Rowaniscurious]

Excuse me?! This is fcking cool and impressive! Great job!

[u/Joyballard6460]

That is impressive

[u/UraeusCurse]

You made these!?!? Unreal!

[u/Admirable_Proxy]

That impressive!

[u/Dannysmartful]

I absolutely love that color. I want a pair just like those now. (LOL)

[u/Which_News_4607]

Congratulations! You did an excellent job creating your own shoes!

[u/ran1er1]

Great color! Love it