I’ve been wanting to use this materials for a long time, so I finally used it on a Puma basket mid. This was a certain experiment on a few things, first I used suede leather for the lining and for the insole as a test to see how it would hold out with frequent use as an “everyday” shoe. I also made custom insoles using a “sandwich” of EVA foam/cork/suede which has molded to my feet so I will start using this technique for the rest of my shoes.
I had a few problems with the shoe however, I originally took it apart a few years ago before I started making last from the shoes before disassembling them, so I had to experiment with other lasts. Surprisingly the last for a “low top suede” didn’t work for this pair, so I ended up using a Nike Janoski last for it, which has more of a roomy toe.
Another thing I experimented with was a different gluing technique, which was to glue both the upper and the sole separately, but I wasn’t able to match them up as I had originally paired them, so I’ll go back to my old technique.
