My purpose is to encourage people to make footwear, since the production of footwear is one of the most polluting industries on earth – anything you make yourself, no matter what your process is, is much more ecological than shoes you purchase. Plus, it’s so much fun, your creativity will be displayed on your feet, and you can keep someone from buying a commercial pair of sandals, which are mostly made from petroleum, by hand-making them a pair.
The following video will show you how to make custom sandals – perhaps you will start a business, making custom slip-on sandals! Custom soles can be ordered from my etsy shop. I would be happy to help you get started, just email me – simpleshoemaking@gmail.com.
Here’s a video that shows you how to customize the slip-on sandal pattern:
