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New boots just in time for Dragon*Con
Yesterday, I picked up my new custom-made Ren Faire boots by leatherworker Jim Cook. I forget now where I heard about him. Maybe it was from Sorsha, my intern, or maybe it just happened when I was heading over to Tandy Leather Company to pick up some new boot straps that I found out he made them and knew Sorsha? I don't remember.
Whatever the case, I talked with Andrew, and we decided to give him a try. Custom leather boots are expensive. Andrew got his as a gift through Bald Mountain while at the Texas Renaissance Festival last year. They look fantastic, and he loves the feel.
After wrapping leather straps around my Ropers for five years, it was high time that I got some real boots for a change. So when I heard Jim could make them at about half the cost of Bald Mountain, I decided to give it a go.
The boots are made of black buffalo leather with a green top and some buttons that go down the side. The sole, I believe, is the type you'll find on combat boots, very think. Right now, it needs some insoles and a wee bit o'arch support because I'm a wuss that way. But the fit snug. The left boot feels like I'm not even wearing a boot at all. Still need to work with the right boot though.
Overall, I'm really excited to have these new boots, and I look forward to showing 'em off at Dragon*Con on Labor Day weekend in Atlanta.
Posted by Marc Gunn on Wednesday, August 20, 2003 |
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