Comments on: How To Make Huaraches http://www.invisibleshoe.com The better-than-barefoot running (and walking) sandal Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:54:41 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Steven http://www.invisibleshoe.com/how-to-make-huaraches/comment-page-1/#comment-2866 Steven Wed, 23 Nov 2011 02:05:56 +0000 http://www.invisibleshoe.com/?page_id=27#comment-2866 We're working on that... since the iPad doesn't like Flash, it doesn't like the videos :-( We’re working on that… since the iPad doesn’t like Flash, it doesn’t like the videos :-(

]]> By: Easy e http://www.invisibleshoe.com/how-to-make-huaraches/comment-page-1/#comment-2865 Easy e Wed, 23 Nov 2011 02:03:41 +0000 http://www.invisibleshoe.com/?page_id=27#comment-2865 On an iPad here...would be nice if if you had a gallery of just pics of finished huaraches...I can't get to the existing pics it seems. Thx e On an iPad here…would be nice if if you had a gallery of just pics of finished huaraches…I can’t get to the existing pics it seems.
Thx e

]]> By: Python4 http://www.invisibleshoe.com/how-to-make-huaraches/comment-page-1/#comment-2271 Python4 Fri, 30 Sep 2011 12:25:03 +0000 http://www.invisibleshoe.com/?page_id=27#comment-2271 Just got my 6mm Contact kit and am wearing them now. I, like many others, tried to make my own out of: Old sandals, truck bed liner, tire tread, pond liner, different old sandals, etc. It is better to spend just a few dollars and get the real deal. The Feeltrue rubber is amazingly comfortable, and the tabs on the sides are a real help. When I put these on, I first thought my feet were numb, because the soles are so comfortable. Thanks, Steven, great product! Just got my 6mm Contact kit and am wearing them now. I, like many others, tried to make my own out of: Old sandals, truck bed liner, tire tread, pond liner, different old sandals, etc. It is better to spend just a few dollars and get the real deal. The Feeltrue rubber is amazingly comfortable, and the tabs on the sides are a real help. When I put these on, I first thought my feet were numb, because the soles are so comfortable. Thanks, Steven, great product!

]]> By: ERIC - EGCKB http://www.invisibleshoe.com/how-to-make-huaraches/comment-page-1/#comment-2209 ERIC - EGCKB Tue, 20 Sep 2011 00:56:02 +0000 http://www.invisibleshoe.com/?page_id=27#comment-2209 Thanks for this article and for sharing! I've been experimenting with this design in all kinds of weather and I wanted to contribute/share some insights. Detailed photos and commentary will be posted to my blog, once it is up and running. I've made a pair of huaraches using EVA closed cell foam, 4mm and the "string" is made from an old bicycle tube. You can take the tube (made from Butyl rubber, which is very safe for skin contact) and cut it into thin strips. Next, take the strips and lace it using the slip on method. I like the bike tubes because they are very durable, totally water proof and can be tied a little tighter to hold the foot more snug when wet. Cheers, -Eric Thanks for this article and for sharing! I’ve been experimenting with this design in all kinds of weather and I wanted to contribute/share some insights. Detailed photos and commentary will be posted to my blog, once it is up and running.

I’ve made a pair of huaraches using EVA closed cell foam, 4mm and the “string” is made from an old bicycle tube. You can take the tube (made from Butyl rubber, which is very safe for skin contact) and cut it into thin strips. Next, take the strips and lace it using the slip on method.

I like the bike tubes because they are very durable, totally water proof and can be tied a little tighter to hold the foot more snug when wet.

Cheers,
-Eric

]]> By: zaK http://www.invisibleshoe.com/how-to-make-huaraches/comment-page-1/#comment-2165 zaK Fri, 09 Sep 2011 23:24:30 +0000 http://www.invisibleshoe.com/?page_id=27#comment-2165 i used the drill to punch the holes. everything worked square— now i'm off to run. thanks y'all! i used the drill to punch the holes. everything worked square— now i’m off to run. thanks y’all!

]]> By: Evan http://www.invisibleshoe.com/how-to-make-huaraches/comment-page-1/#comment-2088 Evan Fri, 19 Aug 2011 22:58:54 +0000 http://www.invisibleshoe.com/?page_id=27#comment-2088 Seriously though try using bike tires Seriously though try using bike tires

]]> By: Steven http://www.invisibleshoe.com/how-to-make-huaraches/comment-page-1/#comment-2086 Steven Fri, 19 Aug 2011 22:24:57 +0000 http://www.invisibleshoe.com/?page_id=27#comment-2086 The trick with using ANY rubber is finding something that has the right combination of flexibility and thinness (for ground feel), and stiffness (so it's not floppy), abrasion resistance (so it doesn't wear out too quickly), tread design (for traction), and a pattern on the part that touches your foot that'll give you some grip while still being comfortable. And the challenge of finding something with all of those characteristics is why we developed our exclusive FeelTrue™ rubber. That said, I'm all for people making huaraches out of ANYTHING they can find! Experiment. Have fun! Feel The World! The trick with using ANY rubber is finding something that has the right combination of flexibility and thinness (for ground feel), and stiffness (so it’s not floppy), abrasion resistance (so it doesn’t wear out too quickly), tread design (for traction), and a pattern on the part that touches your foot that’ll give you some grip while still being comfortable. And the challenge of finding something with all of those characteristics is why we developed our exclusive FeelTrue™ rubber. That said, I’m all for people making huaraches out of ANYTHING they can find! Experiment. Have fun! Feel The World!

]]> By: Evan http://www.invisibleshoe.com/how-to-make-huaraches/comment-page-1/#comment-2085 Evan Fri, 19 Aug 2011 22:01:07 +0000 http://www.invisibleshoe.com/?page_id=27#comment-2085 But pease don't cut off the tread But pease don’t cut off the tread

]]> By: Evan http://www.invisibleshoe.com/how-to-make-huaraches/comment-page-1/#comment-2084 Evan Fri, 19 Aug 2011 21:57:44 +0000 http://www.invisibleshoe.com/?page_id=27#comment-2084 Steve I believe that bike tires after you cut off the outside metal piece work better on dirt and mud and anything that's not pavement because you have the more outstanding tread which is not comfortable to walk on pavement with but perfectly fine to run on any terrain and I think it is between 3-6mm thick if you were to cut off the tread and I think you should try this tread (bike tires) and tell me what you think. Steve
I believe that bike tires after you cut off the outside metal piece work better on dirt and mud and anything that’s not pavement because you have the more outstanding tread which is not comfortable to walk on pavement with but perfectly fine to run on any terrain and I think it is between 3-6mm thick if you were to cut off the tread and I think you should try this tread (bike tires) and tell me what you think.

]]> By: Steven http://www.invisibleshoe.com/how-to-make-huaraches/comment-page-1/#comment-1986 Steven Tue, 02 Aug 2011 22:31:53 +0000 http://www.invisibleshoe.com/?page_id=27#comment-1986 Great idea! (in fact, we're working on something similar ;-) ) Great idea! (in fact, we’re working on something similar ;-) )

]]> By: oldesertratt http://www.invisibleshoe.com/how-to-make-huaraches/comment-page-1/#comment-1984 oldesertratt Tue, 02 Aug 2011 19:56:51 +0000 http://www.invisibleshoe.com/?page_id=27#comment-1984 Oh, by the way. I made a hole punch out of a slender copper tube like for water line to a cooler or something. I cut it 2 inches long and sharpened it with a file at the end and it hammers through cleanly and easily making a neat and clean hole. Oh, by the way. I made a hole punch out of a slender copper tube like for water line to a cooler or something. I cut it 2 inches long and sharpened it with a file at the end and it hammers through cleanly and easily making a neat and clean hole.

]]> By: oldesertratt http://www.invisibleshoe.com/how-to-make-huaraches/comment-page-1/#comment-1983 oldesertratt Tue, 02 Aug 2011 19:50:50 +0000 http://www.invisibleshoe.com/?page_id=27#comment-1983 Love the help and hints you provide! Made a pair and of course , as you might expect, it was eye opening. My wife survived cancer but lost a leg to the battle and I made her a sandal and she is loving it! No more fear of thorns as she traverses our desert home, yet she is feeling the freedom of bf mobility. Thanks to you and Phoenix for just being good citizens on this earth bro. Love the help and hints you provide! Made a pair and of course , as you might expect, it was eye opening. My wife survived cancer but lost a leg to the battle and I made her a sandal and she is loving it! No more fear of thorns as she traverses our desert home, yet she is feeling the freedom of bf mobility. Thanks to you and Phoenix for just being good citizens on this earth bro.

]]> By: Steven http://www.invisibleshoe.com/how-to-make-huaraches/comment-page-1/#comment-1976 Steven Mon, 01 Aug 2011 19:18:00 +0000 http://www.invisibleshoe.com/?page_id=27#comment-1976 If you don't want to buy one, you can probably borrow one at a local shoe repair or leather repair shop. Otherwise, any hobby/craft store will have them. And you can also find one on Ebay here: <a target="_blank" href="http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=9&pub=5574649524&toolid=10001&campid=5335864027&customid=&icep_uq=rotary+leather+punch&icep_sellerId=&icep_ex_kw=&icep_sortBy=12&icep_catId=&icep_minPrice=&icep_maxPrice=&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229466&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg" rel="nofollow">Rotary Leather Punch</a><img style="text-decoration:none;border:0;padding:0;margin:0;" src="http://rover.ebay.com/roverimp/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?ff3=9&pub=5574649524&toolid=10001&campid=5335864027&customid=&uq=rotary+leather+punch&mpt=[CACHEBUSTER]"> If you don’t want to buy one, you can probably borrow one at a local shoe repair or leather repair shop. Otherwise, any hobby/craft store will have them. And you can also find one on Ebay here: Rotary Leather Punch

]]> By: Tish http://www.invisibleshoe.com/how-to-make-huaraches/comment-page-1/#comment-1975 Tish Mon, 01 Aug 2011 18:39:43 +0000 http://www.invisibleshoe.com/?page_id=27#comment-1975 Where can I order the hole puncher? I saw some once, but noow cannot find them?? Where can I order the hole puncher? I saw some once, but noow cannot find them??

]]> By: Stacy http://www.invisibleshoe.com/how-to-make-huaraches/comment-page-1/#comment-1967 Stacy Sun, 31 Jul 2011 09:08:26 +0000 http://www.invisibleshoe.com/?page_id=27#comment-1967 Just made my first pair of sandals, looking forward to trying them out. Just made my first pair of sandals, looking forward to trying them out.

]]> By: Matt http://www.invisibleshoe.com/how-to-make-huaraches/comment-page-1/#comment-1939 Matt Tue, 26 Jul 2011 20:05:14 +0000 http://www.invisibleshoe.com/?page_id=27#comment-1939 I love my huaraches! The only thing though was the knot underneath the sandal. So I took a kitchen blowtorch and heated up the knots and press really hard on the ground so the knot flattened out. Works great! No slip outs yet. Thanks!! Probably will order the new style too. I love my huaraches! The only thing though was the knot underneath the sandal. So I took a kitchen blowtorch and heated up the knots and press really hard on the ground so the knot flattened out. Works great! No slip outs yet. Thanks!! Probably will order the new style too.

]]> By: Steven http://www.invisibleshoe.com/how-to-make-huaraches/comment-page-1/#comment-1398 Steven Wed, 01 Jun 2011 06:32:08 +0000 http://www.invisibleshoe.com/?page_id=27#comment-1398 That sounds about right (you can always trim down later if you feel the need). Take a look at the pictures videos, here and on the <a href="http://www.Invisibleshoe.com/tying" rel="nofollow">tying huaraches</a> page, and you'll get a sense of the proper proportions. That sounds about right (you can always trim down later if you feel the need). Take a look at the pictures videos, here and on the tying huaraches page, and you’ll get a sense of the proper proportions.

]]> By: Jeremy http://www.invisibleshoe.com/how-to-make-huaraches/comment-page-1/#comment-1397 Jeremy Wed, 01 Jun 2011 02:04:17 +0000 http://www.invisibleshoe.com/?page_id=27#comment-1397 Steve, Got the kit tonight and started working on it. Before I start punching holes, I have about 1/4 - 1/8 inch rubber surrounding my foot. Is that correct? Thanks! Steve,

Got the kit tonight and started working on it. Before I start punching holes, I have about 1/4 – 1/8 inch rubber surrounding my foot. Is that correct?

Thanks!

]]> By: Nashville Chris http://www.invisibleshoe.com/how-to-make-huaraches/comment-page-1/#comment-1389 Nashville Chris Mon, 30 May 2011 17:10:41 +0000 http://www.invisibleshoe.com/?page_id=27#comment-1389 I made my first pair will an old rubber door mat, maybe only 3mm thick. It was very flimsy until I put a layer of athletic athletic tape across the top which stiffened up the sole just enough and reinforced the aweful holes I punched with a screw driver. These are the ugliest things I ever put on my feet, including all the shoes I wore in the 80's. They're all white and just do not look right. However, I have never had more fun running before. My next pair is in the works and will look much better. Oh, so far I have spent $0.00 for both pairs. Steve thanks for the website and all the awesome DIY videos. I will definitely be ordering a custom pair very soon. I made my first pair will an old rubber door mat, maybe only 3mm thick. It was very flimsy until I put a layer of athletic athletic tape across the top which stiffened up the sole just enough and reinforced the aweful holes I punched with a screw driver. These are the ugliest things I ever put on my feet, including all the shoes I wore in the 80′s. They’re all white and just do not look right. However, I have never had more fun running before. My next pair is in the works and will look much better.

Oh, so far I have spent $0.00 for both pairs. Steve thanks for the website and all the awesome DIY videos. I will definitely be ordering a custom pair very soon.

]]> By: Steven http://www.invisibleshoe.com/how-to-make-huaraches/comment-page-1/#comment-1376 Steven Sat, 28 May 2011 02:44:23 +0000 http://www.invisibleshoe.com/?page_id=27#comment-1376 Certain drill bits work better than others. We've had a number of customers who've had no problem drilling... but I haven't figured out what type of bit they're using. Ultimately, a punch is best (we have something in the works about that... more news soon). Certain drill bits work better than others. We’ve had a number of customers who’ve had no problem drilling… but I haven’t figured out what type of bit they’re using. Ultimately, a punch is best (we have something in the works about that… more news soon).

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