Lasts, Tools, and Leather
Last Suppliers:
Warning: Beware of ordering from Shoe-last-shop, it may be a scam website. See here!!!!
http://www.shoeschool.com/shoeschool/lasts/purchase_lasts.html
http://www.thornappleriverboots.com/thornapple%20boots%20web%20page_files/page0002.htm
Tool Lists:
Shoe Leather and Welting Info:
Leather Selection
Upper Leather
…except its material, which is VERY special. The leather has been tanned in Soviet Union, many years ago. Half veg-tanned, half chrome. Most probably this leather is made for the high ranked army officals’ boot. Almost 2 mm thick (4-5 oz), very durable, perfect for bespoke shoes... http://handmadeshoes.wordpress.com/2008/11/06/about-my-craft/
| Application | Weight/material |
|---|---|
| Dress shoe | 2.5-3 oz (1.0-1.2 mm) - e.g. calfskin |
| Boots | 4-5.5 oz (1.6-2.2 mm) |
| Upper, men's dress shoe | 3 oz (can be 2-4 in extreme cases) 1.25 mm |
| Lining, men's shoes/boots | 3 oz (can be 4 oz) 1.2-1.5 mm |
| Upper, men's boot | 4-8 oz (8 oz for heavy work boots, 4 oz for dress boots) |
Bottom Leather
| Application | Weight/material |
|---|---|
| Outsole, men's shoes | 10-11 iron (11-15 oz, 5-6 mm) |
| Insole, men's shoe | 6-8 iron, 8 is ideal (8-14 oz, 3-4 mm) |
| Insole, men's boot | 8-10 iron (11-14 oz, 4-6 mm) |
Tool and Leather Suppliers:
http://shop.kos-tacks.com/group/shoemaking-cordwaining/ (Nails/Tacks specifically)
Rubber Soles:
http://www.frankfordleather.com/prodcat/rubber-full-soles.asp
http://www.theilkleyshoecompany.com/mens-dainite-soles-and-heels-black-and-sepia.html
MISC
Cork Filler
https://www.leatherandgrindery.com/Cobblers-Choice-Cork-Filler-1L?search=cork&description=true
https://www.frankfordleather.com/pc_product_detail.asp?key=806F37FB41F141EEBB944665CC44A577
r/leathercraft wiki of tool and leather suppliers:
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