Custom boot maker?

Arachnodisiac · #1 03-08-2012

A weird request, I know...

But does anyone know any business in Alberta that will custom design a pair of boots for someone? (Not cowboy boots.) I guess I'm looking for an old fashioned shoemaker... do they even exist these days?

Thanks for any and all suggestions.

mudbug · #2 03-08-2012

They are few and far between now. The last one I used to deal with retired years ago. There's still a few shoe repair places that I know of but I think your looking for someone to custom make footware

rwm1273 · #3 03-08-2012

I think you can still get boots made at Diablo boots in Edmonton. Most of their boots are the cowboy style, but I am sure they would be willing to do other styles.

Arachnodisiac · #4 03-08-2012

Thank you!

I am emailing Diablo now, but I am only seeing mens' boots as an option for custom work.

Maybe they'll be intrigued by my request and will agree to try it.

mudbug · #5 03-08-2012

This is the only place I can think of here in Alberta

http://www.wallaceshoemaking.com/

Arachnodisiac · #6 03-08-2012

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This is the only place I can think of here in Alberta

http://www.wallaceshoemaking.com/

Emailed him, too!

Sort of excited now! Thanks!

mudbug · #7 03-08-2012

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Originally Posted by Arachnodisiac

Emailed him, too!

Sort of excited now! Thanks!

Your quite welcome

bb356 · #8 03-08-2012

Planing to put the boot's to oko ???

CaberTosser · #9 03-08-2012

I know you stated boots that aren't western, but perhaps a call to Alberta Boot in Calgary would answer if they have non-western patterns, or wish to work with you on something unique.

http://www.albertaboot.com/custom_western_boots.htm

I've bought a 3 pairs from them and hold them in high regard. Two pairs were for myself and one pair a gift to my brother.

Arachnodisiac · #10 03-08-2012

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Planing to put the boot's to oko ???

I don't think I would need a custom pair to deal with Oko...

Caber, yes! Great idea. I will email them as well.

Thanks!

I just hope I can find someone and they'll be ready for the start of herping season!

DeNomad · #11 03-09-2012

The Boot Wizard in Canmore is the best in the custom footwear fitting industry so I hear. He adjusts all kinds of boots, dunno about footwear from scratch.

http://shoplocalcanmore.com/bootwiz.html

sinawalli · #12 03-09-2012

Try this guy! www.hikingbootshandcrafted.com

Arachnodisiac · #13 03-09-2012

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Try this guy! www.hikingbootshandcrafted.com

Pricey! ($1600) And a 3-4 month wait! And I don't think he does the kind of boots I want... but I have emailed him anyway. Although, that would be my birthday and christmas present to myself for the next several years...

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Originally Posted by DeNomad

The Boot Wizard in Canmore is the best in the custom footwear fitting industry so I hear. He adjusts all kinds of boots, dunno about footwear from scratch.

http://shoplocalcanmore.com/bootwiz.html

I am pretty sure he just does fittings, but I will keep that link in the event I ever need it, thanks!

braggadoe · #14 03-09-2012

danner makes great, light weight snake boots. in case you can't find a local maker..........you probably allready know this??

Arachnodisiac · #15 03-09-2012

Yes, but I am after a certain look, and fit.

Basically, knee-high, bull hide up to the ankles, sleek-fitting, with a very thick rubber sole, with an English riding look, in chocolate brown colour.

Very difficult to find English riding boots that are great for hiking and climbing, and keeping out snake fangs and cacti thorns and that I could actually wear out on a date or with a skirt.

sunsetrider2011 · #16 03-09-2012

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Originally Posted by Arachnodisiac

Yes, but I am after a certain look, and fit.

Basically, knee-high, bull hide up to the ankles, sleek-fitting, with a very thick rubber sole, with an English riding look, in chocolate brown colour.

Very difficult to find English riding boots that are great for hiking and climbing, and keeping out snake fangs and cacti thorns and that I could actually wear out on a date or with a skirt.

Now there we go snake boots and a skirt,, I tell you Canadian Girls Are the best, none tougher id say and look good doing it.

Arachnodisiac · #17 03-09-2012

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Now there we go snake boots and a skirt,, I tell you Canadian Girls Are the best, none tougher id say and look good doing it.

Canadian girls DO rock, you're absolutely correct!

And thank you!

braggadoe · #18 03-09-2012

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Originally Posted by Arachnodisiac

Yes, but I am after a certain look, and fit.

Basically, knee-high, bull hide up to the ankles, sleek-fitting, with a very thick rubber sole, with an English riding look, in chocolate brown colour.

Very difficult to find English riding boots that are great for hiking and climbing, and keeping out snake fangs and cacti thorns and that I could actually wear out on a date or with a skirt.

WOW...That's HOT!!

sunsetrider2011 · #19 03-09-2012

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Originally Posted by Arachnodisiac

Canadian girls DO rock, you're absolutely correct!

And thank you!

Your quite Welcome miss

Yéil · #20 03-09-2012

Have you considered a surplus pair of the mountie's dress boots? My mom wore her old ones when we went up to the fish camp, she just got a new vibram sole put on them.

If you don't wear the yellow striped jodpurs with them, they look quite trendy... well sorta...

Arachnodisiac · #21 03-09-2012

That's not a bad idea! I'll have to google some images. Where is the surplus sold at?

I heard back from the expensive bootmaker – the project may be too complicated for him.

thunderheart · #22 03-09-2012

you a wild child girl ... good for you...

Arachnodisiac · #23 03-09-2012

Well, not wild, really...

I just want a long-lasting pair of boots that work for me in the field that also happen to be pretty.

That's all.

But thank you! I can tell you I felt pretty young and wild earlier this week when I was ID'd while buying a bottle of wine!

thunderheart · #24 03-09-2012

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Originally Posted by Arachnodisiac

Well, not wild, really...

I just want a long-lasting pair of boots that work for me in the field that also happen to be pretty.

That's all.

But thank you! I can tell you I felt pretty young and wild earlier this week when I was ID'd while buying a bottle of wine!

thats great .. had to have made you feel good .. lol

how are you liking pincher creek?... I loved it there... Is the tasty freeze still at the south end of town?

Arachnodisiac · #25 03-09-2012

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thats great .. had to have made you feel good .. lol

how are you liking pincher creek?... I loved it there... Is the tasty freeze still at the south end of town?

Oh, I felt good. I celebrated, actually, and almost bought myself flowers!

I don't think so... south end of town, on the highway on the way to Waterton? I don't think I have seen anything like that around. Was it an ice cream place?

I live out of town, and I don't actually get into Pincher Creek all that often... though I try to go once a week for the mail. But I like the area – it's very pretty. It's been slow getting to know folks though.

Yéil · #26 03-09-2012

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Originally Posted by Arachnodisiac

That's not a bad idea! I'll have to google some images. Where is the surplus sold at?

I heard back from the expensive bootmaker – the project may be too complicated for him.

I noticed Drewz has an RCMP collection, why not drop him a PM? He might know. http://www.outdoorsmenforum.ca/showthread.php?t=75495

I know you said Alberta made... have a look here... these guys will fit you for about 600USD http://www.boot.com/bwpatrol.shtml and they make custome too... http://www.boot.com/bdcustomMP.htm

thunderheart · #27 03-09-2012

yeah was right on the waterton hiway corner.

I was working for a Bonertz on his farm, cant remember his first name, and for the co-op feed store. Lol i was head over heels for a pretty little gal that worked at the KFC on main street.

saddleup · #28 03-09-2012

Try the local hutterite colonies, some of them still make their own shoes, and i am sure you could get a custom made pair of boots like you want. I have had a couple pair of boots made over the years, 10 inch high lace ups for riding, they do an awesome job and the way you want.

Neil Waugh · #29 03-09-2012

Alberta Boot has the contract for both the RCMP riding boot (brown) and the Lord Strathcona Horse (black.)
Great, famous and iconic western Canadian boots. But maybe not exactly what you want.

Arachnodisiac · #30 03-09-2012

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Originally Posted by Yéil

I know you said Alberta made... have a look here... these guys will fit you for about 600USD http://www.boot.com/bwpatrol.shtml and they make custome too... http://www.boot.com/bdcustomMP.htm

I think those look a little too masculine.
I'm thinking more like this look, but modified for my needs.

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Originally Posted by saddleup

Try the local hutterite colonies, some of them still make their own shoes, and i am sure you could get a custom made pair of boots like you want. I have had a couple pair of boots made over the years, 10 inch high lace ups for riding, they do an awesome job and the way you want.

I never thought of that!

Thunderheart: That's the second time you have told me about that girl – she must have made quite an impression.

Neil: Thanks for the tip!