TALL BOOTS

$1600
22 hours total. 3 sessions.

Boot Designs
Choose from a slip-on,a zipper or lace-up style.
Choices include:
Leather color, brass, antique brass or nickel hardware, thickness of sole material. All materials, hardware and use of tools are included in the tuition.
Not everyone can find tall boots to fit their feet or calves–this is a 3 day workshop where we show you how to build a pair of tall boots for yourself (and ultimately for others) from start to finish. There are a number of styles to choose from. We teach an outstitch technique which allows for a maximum of 1/2 inch heel. Comfort and fit are our specialties and we’re happy to hold this workshop twice a year for our students. 4 students max. We will schedule more boot classes if demand warrants. We prefer students to have already taken the Beginning Shoemaking course, but we can make some exceptions for out-of-towners.
For those of you who’ve made more than one pair of shoes, it’s a chance to expand your range of shoemaking with a particular focus on how to pattern for the ankle and leg.
Tuition includes all materials. Special choices of sole material and hardware may be purchased on site as extras.
*If you’re interested in being on the wait list for the Tall Boot Making class, please email info@chicagoschoolofshoemaking.com.