From Elk Hide to Shoes! Complete Build

Clay Hayes
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Published 2024-07-27
Not long ago I posted a video showing how to make leather from animal hides using the ancient bark tanning method. In this video I'll use the bark tanned leather from that project to make some hand made moccasin style turn shoes for hunting this fall. These medieval shoes are comfortable, quiet and relatively easy to make, although it does take a while to make all the stitches by hand. I always strive to use every animal I take while hunting as completely as possible. Leather working projects like this are just another way we can do that. The thin, soft soles are perfect for sneaking quitetly through the forest, which is primarily what I'll be using them for. But they'd also be great footwear for reenactments. For a more detailed tutorial, visit shoemakingschool.com.

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All Comments (21)
  • @j6nighttrain
    The irony of what I’m doing just hit me. Using the most advanced technologies to watch videos to learn to be a hunter gatherer. This is like the Jetsons studying to become a Flintstone. Thank you for the tutorials! Love it!
  • @eduardoalves58
    I changed my mind, shoes (in the stores) are very cheap! Impressive the amount of work is used in order to do a simple pair of shoes!! Congratulations and thank you to show those techniques.
  • @TheArtofCraftsmanship
    I just made a few pairs of these earlier this spring for my wife, daughter, and myself. The first two stiched by hand…and the last on my leather sewing machine😉. Awesome job on yours. Turning these babies is no joke😂.
  • @ManInTheWoods76
    From free elk skin and $2 worth of rubber bits and cement.... Clay just made a $500 pair of shoes. Beyond belief. A true testament to the value of combining skill with man hours.
  • @rshaart4810
    I'm sure others have said it in the comments, but turn shoes are easier to turn if you soak the leather first in water. I can't speak for hunting in the mountains, but after 12 years of reenactment fighting in turn shoes with leather bare soles, I've only slipped half a dozen times at most, I found that walking on the balls of your feet and stepping toe first vs heel first makes it easier to maintain your footing, that and a little bit of beeswax on rubbed on the soles daily gives enough grip for my needs.
  • @TORAH-613
    now we need a full week review of you wearing them all week.
  • @ANXIETOR
    I’ve looked for moccasins online before, and was always shocked by the price. Well, now I know. If I were to attempt this, Webster’s would have to add a bunch of new cuss words to the dictionary. Good job, Clay. Cool video.
  • @appledravia
    Those came out great! Any time I've done a project like that I just keep thinking that it used to be done with tools of stone and bone and I'm floored at how hard our ancestors worked at being alive.
  • @jillturnbull6042
    Is there anything you can't do? I'm constantly amazed at your skills and impeccable precision. Thank you for sharing your passion. What a blessing it is to watch you.
  • @Hopeknives13
    I just tanned my first deer hide and was thinking some moccasins would be amazing for stalking. Because I wear my tennis shoe hunting already. Thanks for this video 👍🏼
  • @joulsch
    Awesome, I like that stuff. Made myself a pair of mocs a few years ago and felt it was very satiesfying ...😊 greetings from Germany!
  • @growersmindset
    dude those shoes are sick! love the quiet times while you document the process. didn’t realize how much work it takes to make shoes. keep it up dawg. love your videos
  • @brandonpowers5672
    Your time on Alone was awesome. Your skills are amazing! Your the reason i pulled the trigger on getting a Leatherman Arc. Have taught me how to make a fishing rod and reel in the bush, snaring and more. I look forward to all your videos. I've been doing bushcraft/survival stuff for years, but have learned so much from watching your videos and the show. Thanks for what you do.
  • @stewartpalmer2456
    This is reminding me of the book "The Farmer Boy." Which I read as a child. I remember them describing him having his first shoes made by a cobbler. Very awesome.
  • @jackspratt44
    Its always good for a man to walk off into the sunset with his dog. I love my dogs
  • @dingus01
    I’ve made these shoes too! Turnovers! I modified it a bit and went ver the ankle and added two more toggle buckles. I also used a thick veg tan for the soles (slippery yes I know but oh so much more comfortable)
  • @FERNANDOAMENDIVIL
    “Would definitely pay for the craft$”man”$hip.” ~ Worth EVERY dollar. ~