- Miles:
- 4061 total / 686 in 2013
- Goal:
Let the body and the feet enjoy life and nature.
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Making huaraches from the insoles of a pair of unused watershoes.
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you should get a patent. you could make some money with these.
about 1 year ago • Like • 1 person
Judy, yesterday I jokingly asked Kate whether she's ready for our shoe company. She replied, "Yes, so I can retire early!" :-)
about 1 year ago • Like • 1 person
Interesting idea. Doesn't the string bother you though? I always wondered about that with those kind of shoes. It would seem like the string would rub and pull on your skin.
about 1 year ago • Like • 1 person
April, not at all. The strings I used are the normal flat shoe laces. They are soft and just wrap around the feet, not too snuggly, that's all. Yes, it's "Like wearing nothing at all!" (Maybe I should register this slogan mark before opening the shoe company :-)
Other kinds of strings available from huarache companies are round, polypropylene, nylon, leather, and elastic bands.
about 1 year ago • Like
I would buy a pair - Vibram's don't fit my toes. Very cool that you are making your own shoes!
about 1 year ago • Like • 1 person
Vibrams are fine if you want a barefoot / minimal feeling, but it still offers more protection in the soles, toes, and upper foot. As such, the foot is still confined and covered inside the layers. Huaraches give more freedom, are lighter, and less protection for the upper foot. As long as no thorns nor twigs could get to the upper foot, and you want a real close to barefoot feel and run, then huaraches match the job.
about 1 year ago • Like
I'm surprised that you used the insoles. Won't they wear through pretty quickly? Also, how did you decide where to place the laces and how are they attached? I'd love to hear anything you are willing to share about the making and the outcome.
about 1 year ago • Like • 1 person
Nico, I used the insoles as a test version for the thickness I was looking for, 2-3mm. The thinnest sole sold on the market is 4mm Vibram, which is durable but still a little thick to me. The thicker the less road feel. For lace holes, please see my other picture. I will post a picture on how they are tied to the feet. Thanks for your interest.
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