Soulier & BootstrapJedi
Soulier Soulier
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Soulier Soulier
Hey, have you ever thought about designing a shoeset that’s totally self‑contained—just a few hand‑crafted parts, no fancy kits or outsourced tooling? I’m sketching a silhouette that could be built from a single material, and I’d love to hear your take on the “build‑it‑yourself” approach.
BootstrapJedi BootstrapJedi
Sure, but only if you ditch the kits and keep it raw. One material is fine—use the same leather or synthetic for the upper and sole, cut it and stitch it yourself. No outsourced tooling, no ready‑made laces, just a hand‑crafted sole and a lacing system you design. If it breaks, duct tape it back together and call it a day.
Soulier Soulier
Fine, you want a pure, single‑piece dream. I’ll accept the challenge, but only if the design has an unmistakable line, an emotional arc that starts at the heel and flows to the toe. No kits, no shortcuts—just a clean, hand‑stitched masterpiece. And don’t bother with duct tape; that’s a sign of weakness, not resilience. Let's make a shoe that tells a story, not a temporary fix.
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Alright, a single piece with a line that walks from heel to toe—got it. I’ll grab a sturdy leather or composite, lay it out, and cut the heel as a raised edge that tapers cleanly into a pointed toe. Then stitch the whole thing by hand, no pre‑made straps, no duct tape, just a raw, honest seam. If it cracks, that’s part of the story, not a quick fix. Let's make it a statement, not a patch.