Thank you so very much for this awesome video! I subbed to your channel, and really look forward to seeing what else you do with footwear. I actually went online looking to see what help there was for a mukluk that stopped being comfortable and supportive, but whether or not I find that you’re on your channel, I’m very grateful for this information. Local people in my area, of the few that do make moccasins, use silicone on the soles. They really like the little bit of cushion it gives them without compromising the feel of the surface on which they’re walking, but if I asked, I don’t know anybody who’s a fan of silicone on a wet, smooth surface, such as sometimes can happen on your indoor pair, if there’s a spilled that nobody’s noticed, or that situation that we’ve all experienced when the humidity is just too high and it’s starting to condense out onto the floors and everything else. Your solution of glue and rubber could be a better solution. It would probably protect the bottom every bit as well, provide a small cushion against impact, grip every bit as well under dry conditions, but offer the added benefit of not being downright hazardous on a pair of indoor mukluks, where there could be dampness. That benefit alone would make it well worth having to redo once or twice a year.
When my mom bought a very nice, real pair of sherpa, leather sole ankle high house shoes for my dad, ...... Very first thing she did was take them to shoe repair guy, so he could take a little thicker soft sole, & he sewed it onto the bottoms, in addition to the soles .... Well, my dad just passed away, (9/2023) that pair was still in like-new condition! Dad wore them 8 (3PM - 11PM) hours every day since he was 44 years old. That was 43 years ago. If HIGH QUALITY supplies are used, they'll be appreciated, & worn a lifetime! ❤ 👍 🇺🇲
I have a pair of handmade indoor moccasins that I love. Got them almost 2 years ago and the bottom soles are getting holes. I am going to do everything in my power to repair them. I have ¼ of supple moose hide. I'm going to Try using some of that for the soles. Thank you for this video
Thank you so much! This is a great idea. And I think you mean the ball of the foot. The sole is everything touching the ground. I think you were mixing terms in your head. :D
What is the glue rubber mix you are using? I have that very problem happening right now and don’t own another pair of shoes haha toes are getting wet and chilly with the snow brrrrrrrr haha :) thank you
What type of rubber and glue mix can you please reference the ratio you use or what type of glue you mix this rubber stuff with I don't even know what the rubber stuff is three people have asked you now please you answered others but did not answer this
Awesome video! Is it possible to remove the sole from a hard-soled Minnetonka boot without destroying the shoe? I suspect that the soft-soled versions are simply the same as the hard, minus the rubber and glue :)
Thanks for your comment! I'm not sure if you can or not. I would suspect you could as long as you know it's buckskin underneath. But it might change the fit so I think it's a "do as you dare" type of adventure! Let us know how it goes and good luck!
I have removed the sole on mine you just have to be careful not to RIP the hide underneath it they glue around the edge of the moccasins. I hope that helps
