I dyed and waxed the sole and edges for a finished look. For a heel, I just used a western boot toplift. They fit with the look of the shoes.
The outsole still needs to be stitched on, but it may be a while before I can make arrangements to use someones stitcher. Overall I am very pleased with the results. My main goals were to use a different method of standard forme production, and to make an athletically styled shoe. Functionally I think it will take a few more to get the everything where I want it without using hi-tech materials.
I need to:
1) Stiffen the shank area further.
2) Lighten and clean the composite sole
3) Install cleats
Over all I think the upper needs a little more body, which will require a few further materials changes. My bike mechanic really liked the composite sole and agreed that it appeared that it would accept a cleat pretty well.
Tomorrow, I'll need to dig out a pair of trainer insoles and see about wear-testing them.
Erick
2 comments:
These definately remind me of a pair of vintage bicycle lace-ups I once had but are much nicer.
I've got shoe envy...
Kiddo,
Thanks, I'm working on getting back to working out the kinks on these.
Over at "Archival Clothing" Lesli Larson has collected a few images of nice looking vintage bike shoes that I find inspiring.
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