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Simple 14th C Turnshoes (Photo Heavy)
Aiden of Oreland:
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--- Quote from: Don Jorge on 2014-03-14, 18:41:41 ---Sounds to me like Sir Ian is ready to take commissions :)
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I would seriously consider this.. the only problem though is that I only know how to make these for MY feet :) I'm not sure how to adjust the pattern for other folks' feet since I don't have them here to look at, and I don't want to make something that doesn't fit.
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You could have them give you measurements...I read a good tutorial on one of the websites as to what measurements are needed to make a proper pattern.
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I don't think measurements would work if the shoes are molded to your feet. Well, from the info that Sir Ian gave would make me conclude this.
Sir Ian, I completely see what your saying and maybe you're right. But this would be a great modern study, and from what I can perceive, isn't one that is looked into enough. Methinks a problem with modern day is that society is too worried with what looks good and is fashionable(not saying medieval people weren't the same way). Ya know, the old bandwagon. Maybe modern day could compromise with a synthetic sole that feels and acts like a leather one, but still keep the stylish top. Would be cool to look into.
Don Jorge:
ah yeah i see what you mean...just ship it before it gets turned i guess...or send him a waterproof cast (sealed in plastic or a paint so it won't melt under the wet turnshoe...
Ian:
It's not that it molds to your foot when it's wet. It's that they have to fit very well. The pattern really needs to be made to your foot, not to a standard size.
Sir James A:
--- Quote from: Ian on 2014-03-14, 18:43:36 ---
--- Quote from: Don Jorge on 2014-03-14, 18:41:41 ---Sounds to me like Sir Ian is ready to take commissions :)
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I would seriously consider this.. the only problem though is that I only know how to make these for MY feet :) I'm not sure how to adjust the pattern for other folks' feet since I don't have them here to look at, and I don't want to make something that doesn't fit.
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You can look at my feet next time you're up here, if you really want to. :D
I agree on the soft soles. I remember an article a few years back about a guy who was running barefoot, and had other people doing the same with him. Everybody thought he was nutty.
I did have issues with soft / flat soles. Part of that was that MDRF is loose rocks in some spots, and I felt every bit of it. Part of it may have also been they were the really cheap MRL ones that a lot of people start out with. My main concern with medieval / flat soles would be combat, and how easily can I push somebody around who has minimal grip on the ground. I'm thinking historically it wasn't a big deal since they would have virtually all had flat soles, whereas with moderns it can be a question of lugged vs flat. Wet ground would increase the differential in traction.
Sir Nate:
If we could buy shoes from you that would be awesome.
Also, People may be meant to land on the front of their feet, but we're also not made to run on stone( concrete, tar, cement, etc.) we are meant to run on grass, and dirt.
I'm not a big foot expert but I can say that much.
But for modern day it has become popular to have support on your feet to a point that's ridiculous.
We just need to go back to chucks.
Or medieval footwear :)
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