Evil Ted Live: How to Make Foam Shoe covers.

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In this video I show how to make great looking foam shoe cover for you next costume. Not only will the look great, you can make them fit your favorite shoes with trashing them.
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@dawnwayfinder 7 лет назад

Oh my god, you are a lifesaver. I have a con next weekend but had no flipping clue how to patternmake shoe covers. XD

@EvilTedSmith 7 лет назад

You're welcome. Thank you for subscribing.

@jessicabeste3385 6 лет назад

If you don't want the gaps on the sides, try velcro instead of elastic perhaps. Elastic on the bottom would probably still be best though.

@EvilTedSmith 6 лет назад

Should work..Try it out and let me know how it worked.

@rhythmrainbow 7 лет назад

OMG!! Prayers answered. I so needed this. Thank you so much.

@shiroiookami5871 5 лет назад

This is the most methodic tutorial I've ever seen!! Thank you and congratulations!!

@CosplayOnABudget 7 лет назад

Thank you so much for this! This will help me out so much with a cosplay I'll be making for a con next year!

@kevinwalker9952 6 лет назад

This was a ton of help, was try to figure this out for a while. I made boot covers and accent covers to go over the boot covers. So thanks a ton.

@browneyedDreamer 6 лет назад

Oh thank goodness for this video. I've been at odds for a while on how to go about making my boot armor. Thanks so much for this tutorial!! :D

5 лет назад

I've been searching for a lot of videos about foot armor cosplay and your video is the only that is exactly what I needed! Thank You very Much!

@EvilTedSmith 5 лет назад

Thank you for subscribing.

@MrAlwaysHappy 5 лет назад

Incredible work and a good topic. Thank you so much for taking your time to share your techniques.

@EvilTedSmith 5 лет назад

Thank you for watching and subscribing.

@pandalune 7 лет назад

Dude, I don't know why RU-vid hasn't recommended you sooner. I've been trying to improve working with foam for costumes and you're just the guy I've been looking for. I'm totally subscribing! :D

@loveanakin85 7 лет назад

This is SO AWESOME! I already have a few cosplays in mind to use this technique on👏🏻 You Rock Evil Ted!

@EvilTedSmith 7 лет назад

You Rock for subscribing.

@toddcosner857 7 лет назад

Ted you always have great ideas. I would love to see you build something Star Wars related.

@JGDeRuvo 7 лет назад

Great job, Ted! You just gave me inspiration for the moon boots on my astronaut costume!

@EvilTedSmith 7 лет назад

Nice! Thanks for subscribing.

@ValhallaWise 7 лет назад

You do the best cosplay tutorials, always come in handy. everything explained in such detail, love it! thanks for your hard work 💜✌

@EvilTedSmith 7 лет назад

+Valhalla Thank you for subscribing. I'll keep making them as long as you keep watching. Deal?

@ValhallaWise 7 лет назад

Deal :D

@carolinea3899 5 лет назад

This is EXACTLY what I needed, thank you.

@rikuanimations1356 5 лет назад

Oh my god thank you so much I have been wanting to learn how to make these you are a life saver

@EvilTedSmith 5 лет назад

Thank you for subscribing.

@davelesperance7189 6 лет назад

Hi Evil Ted. Love your videos. I found some cheap EVA foam shoes (like Crocks) at Walmart that I roughed up and added foam to in order to make great costume shoes. I have never made anything from foam and your videos have helped me look like a pro! Thank you for a your efforts and sharing.

@EvilTedSmith 6 лет назад

Thank you for your support and for subscribing.

@ShinigamiShane44 7 лет назад

haha I needed this like 3 weeks ago. just kidding. this is a big help for my upcoming dragon con cosplay

@DebbieBuckland 7 лет назад

Thank you so much. I'm about to tackle making overwatches Reaper comfortable my son and needed this video so much as I was mulling around trying to figure out how to make shoes without destroying an existing pair

@EvilTedSmith 7 лет назад

Happy to help!

@LadyHalfling 6 лет назад

Needed to make updates for the shoes for my daughter's Aqua costume. Your tutorial has given me ideas for a better fit. Thanks!

@EvilTedSmith 6 лет назад

Happy to help. Thanks for subscribing.

@darknessfierce4209 2 года назад

Making barefoot boots for winter, this is a great help!

@EvilTedSmith 2 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@gabisardenberg5352 6 лет назад

You are GENIOUS. I was totally loosing hope for my cosplay because of the difficulty of making the shoes but this tutorial totally gave me hope

@EvilTedSmith 6 лет назад

That's what I like to hear. My mission is to show that you can build your own costumes.

@serensoriano6890 3 года назад

I wish I'd known this when I got to work on my Halo armor. XD Better to learn it late than never though.

@EvilTedSmith 3 года назад

Definitely!

@EveningDreemer 4 года назад

This is super helpful for regular style shoes, but I am working on a majora's mask skull kid cosplay and am having a lot of trouble trying to figure out how to do some pointed ones like his.

@shahramshajari4573 2 года назад

Your dolls are really great and professional with good luck for you and your professional team

@EvilTedSmith 2 года назад

Thank you so much!

@Kyuuei 7 лет назад

Ty so much for everything you do! Starting work on my second foam costume, and thanks to you and Lost Wax I have been able to make an amazing Lady Thor cosplay and hope to finish Mumen Rider this year. :)

@EvilTedSmith 7 лет назад

Thank you for watching and subscribing

@crazyquad316 7 лет назад

Krys Earles oh my god I'm doing a female Thor as well!!!! do you have any pics or and IG account? my used name is sierraquad

@Kyuuei 7 лет назад

I don't have an IG account (I mean, I do, but I never post on it, I just follow others) but I posted in the reddit cosplay. www.reddit.com/r/cosplay/comments/5ajyye/self_lady_thor_cosplay_my_first_ever/ It was in Canada, and super cold, but I've modified this costume a few times since the first time I ever wore it. Definitely looks a little cooler in the summer when the sleeves aren't needed. Good luck on building your costume! It was a fun process.

@0chosi 7 лет назад

Hey Ted! You mentioned Larping, and since I'm a larper myself I would like to hear if you have any advice for making larp weapons and armour, or what would you change in the production process to make a prop "ready to battle" :P Thank you for all your work, your knowledge is priceless. Greetings from Spain!

@CaseyBear87 6 лет назад

This was so helpful! Thank you!

@EvilTedSmith 6 лет назад

Glad to hear that.

@SuperLlamanator1 5 лет назад

TED YOU ARE AMAZING!!!!!

@EvilTedSmith 5 лет назад

You're awesome for subscribing.

@MarijaMorticiaPaparazzi 7 лет назад

This is awesome. Thank you so much. ^_____^

@RageONTv 2 года назад

Love it thank you. I want to use this with a duck costume. Making the duck feet .

@EvilTedSmith 2 года назад

Sounds great!

@defrozendonut8715 Год назад

This will definitely help me a ton cause I didn’t want to buy boots for a costume of robotman but now I won’t need to

@EvilTedSmith Год назад

Happy to help!

@Theonlytoner 7 лет назад

Genius. this will save me ruining old shoes!

@GeoKuromi 7 лет назад

The shoe pieces /covers are a piece that I always struggle with

@EvilTedSmith 7 лет назад

Well I hope this video helps you.

@traceypickens9537 Год назад

Great tutorial

@EvilTedSmith Год назад

Thank you!

@Velocity_AU 5 лет назад

This is gonna help me a lot

@EvilTedSmith 5 лет назад

Happy to help. Thank you for watching.

@jurassicsurvivor9204 7 лет назад

thanks for this tutorial I needed it😀

@EvilTedSmith 7 лет назад

Happy to help. Thank you for subscribing.

@ed-1227 7 лет назад

This is jeking genius! I've been trying to find a better alternative for shoe covers and boot sleeves.

@EvilTedSmith 7 лет назад

Happy to help.

@EllenJayneTaylorr 7 лет назад

So so so so handy thank you!

@EvilTedSmith 7 лет назад

Thank you for subscribing.

@LoganVega 6 лет назад

F-ing incredible job!!!

@Wheel333 7 лет назад

Awesome thanks.

@EvilTedSmith 7 лет назад

You're welcome. Thanks for subscribing.

@CreatorOblivion 7 лет назад

brilliant video!

@EvilTedSmith 7 лет назад

+CreatorOblivion Thank you.

@ChocolateMilkmanTrue 3 года назад

I really wish I found this when I was making my foam sabbatons.

@notprops 7 лет назад

I was searching for a video like this one. I have to make shoe cover for armor and had pretty much the same idea but, as a noob, I didn't know exactly how to properly realize it. I watched at my phone notifications and... Hey look out! Evil Ted has just made a video on how to create a shoe cover. 0.0" Thanks a lot ^^

@EvilTedSmith 7 лет назад

Thank you for your support and for subscribing.

@notprops 7 лет назад

Evil Ted Smith Thank YOU for sharing with us your knowledge ^^

@BearBrush 6 лет назад

In need of some boots like those, where did you get them/what brand if you don't mind please?

@betaraybilly2906 7 лет назад

is it possible to get rid of the gap and use magnets to attach the 2 peaches?

@Towbee92 7 лет назад

if you only stay inside for cons the elastic stuff works but if you go to multiple events a year with the same shoes it might not be enough. I managed to walk through this tough shipping strap stuff and even 1mm aluminium. then again I walked to and from cons often and the biggest con I attend is gamescom which is huge.

@GBRyker61 5 лет назад

Is there a version of this pattern for men's boots and is this available on your site?

@mione3690 6 лет назад

Why the gap though when the pattern could be lifted off the boot? Wouldnt the foam be easy to slip on and off then?

@alessiobellotti3912 7 лет назад

at 12:00 you said that elastic is a good option, because comicons usually take place in buildings with smooth floors. I live in Italy, and cons there usually take place in the city streets, not rocky terrain, but not smooth either. Is it ok to use elastic for the bottom straps? Or should I use something else? (sorry for bad English)

@bethysboutique 7 лет назад

These are STUNNING. Could you use this to make knee-highs? Just edit the template to be taller and fit your leg?

@EvilTedSmith 7 лет назад

+Bethany Marty Yes you can.

@Strawberry_Angelic 6 лет назад

I have a Question do u just do the fabric around the shoe cover? Also if it has more structure how can u do it?(going to eventually do ochako uraraka but I'm not sure how to go about it using this style, cuz I like this slid off format )

@MsStat 6 лет назад

Well Done

@EvilTedSmith 6 лет назад

Thank you for subscribing.

@RubenDelight 6 лет назад

I'm having to make shoe covers that basically look like a whole new shoe, and my issue is that when I make hte pattern, if I transfer it to foam, the foam's thickness makes it so that it's too small to fit over the shoe properly, and I've really no idea how to account for that descrepancy :/

@gyse6920 5 лет назад

Add the thickness of the foam to your measurements.

@evrlon6 7 лет назад

I would love to see how you would make a robotic arm. Full/half arm would be cool.

@kitirena_koneko 7 лет назад

Great video as always, oh mighty evil one, but what about characters who wear different size shoes/boots, such as the Werecat Sisters from Vision of Escaflowne or Rose from Legend of Dragoon? (I have to ask because I know someone else was going to if I didn't). Also, for those of you (like me) who don't want to run the bottom strap under the shoe's tread, here's a suggestion: move it back a little ways so that it's under the arch of the shoe, past the tread part, so it takes less wear and tear. If you're going to conventions, yes you'll be on carpet and linoleum most of the time, but what about when you're crossing the parking lot of the hotel or conference center (asphalt or concrete)? Just a helpful hint; what's right is what works best for you, as always.

@EvilTedSmith 7 лет назад

+Kitirena Koneko Costume building is problem solving. If don't want to use elastic you can use nylon webbing.

@kitirena_koneko 7 лет назад

To me, the problem solving is half the fun!

@jessmakesamess007 7 лет назад

Hi Ted! Question; if you glue the elastics at the same position, and just put a cut in the foam where you now made that gap, it would still work the same, right? No need for the gap.

@EvilTedSmith 7 лет назад

Yes, no need for the gap. I just like the way it looked.

@joshcrum1439 7 лет назад

what kind of glue do you use

@WeareCreative360 7 лет назад

very kool

@soak.8875 6 лет назад

I noticed that between videos that you use different sizes/thicknesses of foam. Is there a specific size that should be use for certain items (chest plates, shoes, etc) ??

@EvilTedSmith 6 лет назад

I pick the foam thickness that I think would work for the poject.

@Tyra-dn4gk Месяц назад

What if I want the whole shoe covered aka. No gap?.

@BlueStarBrony 6 лет назад

I have a question why hot glue and not superglue? I just burned one of fingers pretty good with hot glue...I'm really tempted to use CA now....

@EvilTedSmith 6 лет назад

You can use super glue. It just cost more..

@lemonmeringue1448 6 лет назад

Where the gap is couldn't you leave the foam, but just leave a cut. So that the front and back would be connected and wouldn't have the gap, and just attach the elastic underneath.

@csvega 7 лет назад

EvilTed is the man ;D sidenote...I was the 500th like, w00t!

@Ansilvund 7 лет назад

Do you have issues with the elastic pulling off the foam? I tried this with EVA floor mats and almost all my straps were peeling back in no time. Do you use a special type of hot glue? I had the basic high heat type from the craft store.

@EvilTedSmith 7 лет назад

If you are gluing to the textured side of the foam, sand down the texture to make a spot where your strap can stick to the bare foam.

@NocturnalArise 7 лет назад

now i can do the shoes to my clone trooper outfit! no more white converse XD

@EvilTedSmith 7 лет назад

+Nocturnal Arise Happy to help.

@robram14 3 года назад

What glue did you use, to join the foam pieces with please?

@EvilTedSmith 3 года назад

I have my supply build list just below the video.

@kbeans77 5 лет назад

How do you know where to put your notches in the pattern?

@EvilTedSmith 5 лет назад

I do about an inch and half apart.

@maggieisabelleday942 7 лет назад

Is it possible to do this for a bigger boot with a total boot cover, i.e. I'm planning a Hanzo cosplay and his boots are.... interesting. Thank you so much for this!!

@TrishhMakes 7 лет назад

Maybe make sections, so you have the movility & the look. First time I did this I forgot about movility :(

@quemeese 5 месяцев назад

I don't understand the big gap on the side. seems like it would be better to have full coverage of the boot/

@mediumbelly 6 лет назад

is regular 2mm craft foam good enough to make armor? a breast plate? I'm saving up to go to a convention next year and want to make my own cosplay. I've never made my own before much less made armor....

@BlueStarBrony 7 лет назад

Awesome videos as always! Thanks! BTW In your description it says" your favorite shoes with trashing them." I assume you meant "without trashing them."

@Callsign_Napalm1967 3 года назад

I have a single concern, when walking, the shoe physically bends and flexes before you bring your foot forward again, with this design, either the foam itself will bend or it would lift off the shoe and look a little weird. If you understand what I’m saying... just interested in knowing if this is really a problem or if it’s really not

@EvilTedSmith 3 года назад

The elastic strap I used to attach the front and back piece together, allows it to stretch while slupping it off and on.

@isabelpollock1941 Месяц назад

any advice if your pattern turns out too small or doesnt fit flush? First timer here!

@EvilTedSmith Месяц назад

Yes. When maiking the pattern off of the Shoe. Depending on what thickness of the foam your using. If you going to use 1/2 foam make the pattern a quater inch bigger to compensate for the thickness of the foam.

@eldritchbf8223 7 лет назад

is there an easy way to fill in the gaps? i want to make shoe covers for my Pidge cosplay but they way their shoes are they cover the whole foot. I guess i could figure something out with the middles but i'd like someone else's opinion :)

@EvilTedSmith 7 лет назад

Just make a whole shoe cover and put the straps on the bottom of the shoe.

@satansbitch9524 6 лет назад

I have to do the same with Keith cosplay

@LunaCatKitty 6 лет назад

Dude, this is great. Now I can make Vincent Valentine's pointy shoes and not destroy my nice boots. Thanks!!

@EvilTedSmith 6 лет назад

You're welcome and thanks for subscribing.

@SupeerFranzi 6 лет назад

Is it weird I find it attractive when guys can do stuff like this? :D really cool and helpful video.

@EvilTedSmith 6 лет назад

Thank you for subscribing.

@nubblebubble8172 4 года назад

What heat setting do you use?

@EvilTedSmith 4 года назад

HOT!

@beatlebabe1969 7 лет назад

*really* needed this a few months ago when I was trying to make power armor..... I made the helmet and then gave on it completely when a.i had no tools to smooth the bondo on my helmet and b. the boots I tried making over shoes *exactly* like he's doing here (after hours of thinking "how tf do I do this?") failed miserably because I'm too broke for thick foam. RIP every project I dream of doing

@Kyuuei 7 лет назад

I've been cosplaying for about a year now. I use harbor freight foam mats. It's $10 raw, was enough to make a helmet, chest piece, arms, and legs (with mess ups and re-dos) they always have 25% off coupons to use on top of that super cheap price (and you can usually get a free item too like a flashlight or something), it smells bad so you unroll it outside and let the sun/rain wash and sun bleach it for about 2-3 weeks, then wash it off and voila. Super cheap foam that is smooth on one side. No one even notices the diamond pattern after I sanded it down some and painted it, but most of my costume just had the smooth side out (trace your patterns on the diamond side to ensure that's the smaller, inner side).

@beatlebabe1969 7 лет назад

Krys Earles I'll def have to check it out. There's a HF a couple hours from my house, I never thought of looking there. Thanks!

@Shinkie666 7 лет назад

beatlebabe1969 Wal-Mart! They have something called Power House Gym mats, might be different somewhere else. This works well and is 14 bucks!

@yilingjade7052 6 лет назад

Five below has large mats that are thick for only 3 dollars each!

@mazafesioelmadafaka1935 6 лет назад

So if I make this and I put the my custom pieces above Will that affect me? Like I struggle walking (Sorry for bad english)

@EvilTedSmith 5 лет назад

It shouldn't if your foam work is on the top of your shoes.

@darrenellis165 3 года назад

What if I wanted to permanently glue the foam to a sneaker?

@EvilTedSmith 3 года назад

You could. If so I would goop glue.

@muffin0nmars534 5 лет назад

What are restriction marks? New to all this

@EvilTedSmith 5 лет назад

Registrations marks or line up marks to help you when gluing your foam parts together.

@Sub-Sownik 6 лет назад

i tryed this too but always my paterns arent getting wat i want, and also my foam pieces are shorter from when i put it on my shoes wat am i doing wrong?

@EvilTedSmith 6 лет назад

Try using thinner foam or make your patterns a little bigger when you trace them to poster board.

@Sub-Sownik 6 лет назад

i tryed it and it worked now, thanks alot :D

@DavidM-um2uk 6 лет назад

I bet you were so happy when you found that notch cutter lol

@EvilTedSmith 6 лет назад

Yes, I was!

@jonathanhaycox9325 7 лет назад

hey ted, what knife are you using? is it one of them that snaps the blades off? i noticed while doing my boba fett cosplay that some of those knifes snap really easily when working. love it if you could leave a link. thanks!

@EvilTedSmith 7 лет назад

It just a plan old box cutter knife. I have never had them snap on me.

@frostfire827 7 лет назад

as long as you keep the pressure vertical, and not side to side, the knives should not snap on you.

@aidanviarengo8536 4 года назад

Is it possible to do this with loafers?

@EvilTedSmith 4 года назад

I don't see why not.

@marylemos1564 4 года назад

Can I use 3mm or will that be too flimsy?

@EvilTedSmith 4 года назад

Not at all, I will stiffen up a bit once you seal it.

@bretlemieux4533 7 лет назад

I want to get back in to cosplay an larping myself thank you

@VinToyz 7 лет назад

Would it be possible to create boots with the sole foam without having any real shoes?

@EvilTedSmith 7 лет назад

Sure I don't see why not.

@VinToyz 7 лет назад

Thank you very much.

@nova._.1386 4 года назад

Do you have to use duck tape? Or can you just do the foil

@EvilTedSmith 4 года назад

The tape helps hold the foil together. Without the tape the foil is to fragile.

@hrd2h1t 7 лет назад

How hot is the foam whenever you form it? I've heard that a hair dryer isn't hot enough but I also usually see people bend the foam with their hands. Are they just in extreme pain and good at hiding it, or is a heat gun not actually that hot? Are gloves an option?

@EvilTedSmith 7 лет назад

Yes, heat guns get hot. The best way to shape foam is by ysing a heat gun.

@kristenbrandon4647 7 лет назад

I find that if you heat it up with a heat gun, wait a few seconds, then shape it, the foam is warm enough to still shape but it's not too hot so you can't touch it :)

@AJS0121 6 лет назад

HonyeePhantomhive . Wear some mechanics gloves. I do that with the hot foam and it gets shaped faster without playing hot potato.

@epiclolman57 6 лет назад

I work in a restraunt so my hands are kind of used to the heat lmao, but a heat gun works best. If you dont have gloves you could use two millimeter foam to hold onto so you don't hurt your hands. The heat doesn't go through

@skinsuite5066 6 лет назад

How to cover running shoes???

@EvilTedSmith 6 лет назад

The same way.

@ryandrake6915 7 лет назад

CAN YOU PLEASE MAKE A POWER RANGER HELMET OUT OF FOAM

@EvilTedSmith 7 лет назад

I have helmet patterns in my shop so that you can make your own. Go to eviltedsmith.com

@nympseudonym 7 лет назад

With only a little tweaking Dali-lomo's papercraft Power Ranger's helmet worked great for me.

@ryandrake6915 7 лет назад

Nym Pseudonym WHERE DO I FIND IT?

@nympseudonym 7 лет назад

Dali DIY's Channel project #56 the video gives step by step instructions and the pattern is in the description.

@ryandrake6915 7 лет назад

Nym Pseudonym THANK YOU

@nathanr.v.6697 Год назад

Thank you so much I'm trying to make dekus shoes fro my hero academia

@EvilTedSmith Год назад

Happy to help!

@kirbiliusclausius 4 года назад

You did not tell people to stuff the shoe before hand

@EvilTedSmith 4 года назад

No, I did not. Sorry about that. These boots did not need to be stuffed because there stiff leather boots. If you are using a pair of soft shoes, then yes, you should stuff them before making a pattern off of them.