My Tarahumara-Style Sandals
I thought I'd show off these sandals I made. I'm a fan of sandals for hiking in the summer, and I've tried a lot of different types over the years, most of which were either very poorly made, or...
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That's really cool! I've been watching the roadside for the last three days trying to find re-tread that has come off the trucks, to make just such a project. You've given me great ideas! Dan
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No good for my locale: trekking through the wilds in those would get: long stems of grass between the toes; twigs getting stuck between sole & sandal; & I reckon that they would wear out on...
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Thanks for the comments...Dan, I bet those retread strips would work nicely...I just walked into the local ATV shop and asked If I could have some of their old tires, and they let me take as many as I...
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those are awesome! i go barefoot all the time so it wouldnt bother me id love to have a pair like that with leather soles
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I once hiked the high desert in N. Nevada with flip-flops. (I accidentally left my shoes at home, and was wearing my flip-flops for traveling.) We were there for four or five days and walked in all...
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I have, over the years, found that thistles, burrs & such are easily avoided by an accustomed eye: bare foot is my preferred option; doesn't hurt to get the feet wet; but hot stony ground &...
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He's not allowed to wear them with socks - only us folks from the Pacific NW are allowed to do that! (Preferably with Birkenstocks) It's just a NorthWest thing... Dan
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Very nice,I made a similar pair once from leather. I glue two leather pieces together to make the sole, and keep the strap anchors from being exposed on the bottom. You are among the greatest of...
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Orien, they are just great!!! You know, gluing leather/suede on this rubber sole, or - making them of thicker leather and then gluing the rubber sole will result in a luxury sandal for the summer !! I...
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Love them!I made the following pair about a year ago, from regular tires. Had to sculpt and actually peel-off the outer layer of the wheel... and it's still a very thick sole for running sandals.In...
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Guilty as charged. I am a Pacific Northwesterner who wears Birkenstocks and wool socks-year round. It's cold and wet most of the year and the wool keeps my feet warm even if I step in a puddle. The...
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Lol, some of the Anasazi sandals I was referring to above seem to be made for use with socks! At least, some kind of warm foot coverings...instead of straps between the toes, they have loops all...
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Today I made a pair of hauraches also. I made mine from all brain tanned buckskin. They are super durable and feels just like being barefoot. Im from eastern Oregon and plan on wearing them like...
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I told my wife about these type of sandals and now she wants me to make a pair. Thanks Orien for adding another project to my ever growing list!
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Everybody's going Tarahumara-Crazy! The new "In" thing for the summer?
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LITTLE GOAT~ I think your wife will love them..They are amazingly comfortable. Plan on wearing mine all summer long!
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Someone in another thread asked about these; so, bump it to the top.Gary
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I didnt take time to read this whole thread but scanned it quickly. you can use some carpets as soles and it definitely cuts back on the sweating problem the atv tire soles would have. it took me a...
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