How to Make Cool Weather Minimalist Running Shoes

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Gather the materials listed below.

   Put newspapers down first to protect the surface beneath. ,, You may alternatively stand on a pillow covered in paper, a bag of beans, foam, or anything else you can think of to form the sole to your foot. ,,,, To prevent pleating, you can cut small triangles out to fit the sole up the heel and around the toes. , You may waterproof the soles at this time, if you wish. ,
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   Step 2: Cut the leather down the middle so that you have one rectangle for one foot and one for the other.

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   Step 3: Put on your socks if you don't have them on already.

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   Step 4: Apply Shoe Goo as evenly as possible to the rough side of one of the leather rectangles.

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   Step 5: Quickly stand on the rectangle squarely with one foot.

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   Step 6: Using your hands

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   Step 7: press and hold the leather sole onto the contours of your foot.

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   Step 8: Repeat the process for the other foot.

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   Step 9: Wait until the glue sets

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    Step 10: usually about 24 hours.

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    Step 11: Trim the edges of the leather to round it into more of a sole shape.

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    Step 12: With your foot in your new shoe/sock

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    Step 13: glue down any little flaps and edges.

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    Step 14: Let the glue cure.

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