The process of molding bison leather into a boot takes skill and artistry to perfectly stretch the hide the right amount. The bootmaker can feel all the nuances of the way the leather moves and pulls the hide over the mold (last) so it won’t overstretch with time or over stress the leather. #jkboots #boots #workshop #bison #bisonleather #handcrafted #leathergoods #madeformore #americangoods #usa | JK Boots

To “last” a boot is to first understand the way leather moves and ages so that the bootmaker can stretch the leather into shape just the perfect amount. Forming leather into a rounded toe shape is a task that takes great strength and technique. And the thick 8-9 oz bovine leather doesn’t exactly make it easy on us. However the results are \u00100 worth it. The boot leather is not overstrained nor will it overstretch with time and get too loose as you wear them. They will fit amazing from start t

Here you can get a glimpse into the fascinating art of wet-lasting, where we immerse the leather uppers in a hot bath before stretching them onto the boot mold. Soaking the leather for a few minutes helps the leather become more malleable and stretch into shape.This process prevents the leather from overstretching, ensuring a snug fit every time they’re worn.See how we build the whole boot on our YouTube Channel! #handmade #usa #madebyhand #ot #build #howitsmade #bootmaking #cobbler #workboots |