I am from Colonia LeBaron, Chihuahua, Mexico. The Tarahaumara Indians comedown from the mountains often, to sell their wild craft goods. A few decades ago, one of them came down from the mountains to work for my cousin seasonally, and he taught me how to make huaraches. He made the soles out of tire rubber. It is pronounced wah-rah-shez. Roll the r so that it sounds kind of like d.
I made these just with the vibram sole, no leather. I used shoelaces for tying them. I use them in daily life and for running. They have lasted more than a year. The vibram sole was not expensive. The top surface, in contact with the foot, is textured in such a way that the foot doesn't slip or feel uncomfortable. I got the sheet from a German company called extremtextil online. The rubber is 4mm thick and the smallest sheet, costing less than 10 euros, makes two pairs of huaraches. I run on roads and stony tracks. The sole protects me from sharp stones on the forest tracks. It is surprising how good they are.
This is awesome I have some vibram on some merrel hiking boots of mine and my grandfather said he put vibram soles on some hiking boots back in the early 60's and he's been sold on vibram ever since. Thanks for the awesome video.
nice real practical n comfortable these things really stick well too your feet most dont!! gets real dangerous if you catch your sole front tip or have too many soft spots on undersoles ive seen glass shards n long nails go through sandal soles into the feet tevas make a good sandal that when they wear out you do as i suggested to them by replacing the tm soles to car tyre rubber ones cut out with a hot pieces of wire on a flamethrower or gas burner blow torch cut it out to your template!! of you foot seal up tidy up any crude rag ends using sides of the hot wire seal cavities off with gunk away you go michelin bridgestone formula 1 racing car teva sandals!! radials for wet weather smooth skins for dry pit stop at local bar!!
Brilliant tutorial, thank you! This will be the first leather project. Where do i purchase leather, vibram, the 3 hole punch, synthetic-sinew-nylon cord, tool to clean edges, hole punch, S-shaped needle, sail needle, adjustable hole punch, 550 cord, and anything else required.
+TJack Survival oh copper canyon then ive been there!! fabulous area i took a train into it there very precipitous route along sides of the canyons very spectacular area all the mexicans are kinda cowboys in this area wear stetsons n big buckles n cowboy boots on!! i liked it there the topography n wildlife is something elses there they told me its deeper than grand canyon there! i could only stay for 3days as had not got enough time off work in baja!! peninsulas to cover it! is a long haul from where i was at in loreto bay! had to go the long ways around!! need a plane really!!
I know the video is old but well done my friend.Where did you purchase the vibram rubber???I have a large right foot and normal left foot.Very aggravating when shoe shopping.Thanks for your help .
Very cool. What kind of life span would you guess you get out of a pair and how often do you need to replace the 550? Also, where do you pick up the rubber? Keep up the great work.
+wjf213 I have a pair of these out of pure leather that I wore almost daily including running in them last year. They held up to the cement and I still have them. So I guess it depends on what kind of leather you use but they will last a very long time. I think it's more a question of miles than time though.
+Bobby Harper I have some made out of winter tires from Luna Sandals. Wear them all the time.
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Hey Jack. Can you share us the list of items that the sandals are made of. I have written down vibram rubber sheet, lesther sheet, nylon string (for sowing), rope (what kind?). Anything missing? What about the tools? I have noted leather cutting cisors, paint maker, 2 needles (1 straight , 1 curved). What else? Thanks!
Jérémie Litzler the rope is 550 cord or para cord. The string I used was synthetic sinew from a leather shop. The tools are 2 sail needles. They can be straight or bent but bent works better for me. I think by paint maker you are seeing leather glue to bond the leather to the vibram rubber. That and a leather punch for your needles to follow should be everything. You want to make the hole prior to trying to push your needle through or you will end up breaking a lot of needles.
Jérémie Litzler Good luck! Share pictures on FB if you build some.
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@@TJackSurvival By "paint maker", I mean to trace the pattern on the rubber. What did you use? Do you a FB group / page where you want me to post the pic ? Thanks for your answer.
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How thick are your leather and the vibram rubber? Thanks for the extra details.
Jérémie Litzler I think I used a pencil or paint pen. I’m sorry I don’t remember what thickness I ordered but that’s personal preference anyway. The leather will crush flat but that rubber is super robust. Message me on Facebook under the same name as the channel name. Or I admin the Bushcraft & Survival Tribe Group.
+pennyghost Oh ya that one. It is full of batteries and it is a mobile power supply with a 12v plug in it that I use to run a water pump in my raft. It doubles as a power supply for a phone, ham radio, whatever else.
When you say you usually use Gorilla Glue, which one would you use? I'm about to stick some thin leather to my rubber huarache sole but I want to make sure I use the right stuff.
Looking back I think I'd rather use goop or something rubbery. I used gorilla glue because that's what I had not so much what I wanted. It foams up which isn't good.
What are the names of the tools used to trim and smooth out the edges of the vibram sole material ? Also where could I buy them? Great video by the way it was super helpful :)
@@TJackSurvival I an in Tucson, AZ, I have a kydex for my blades, but I find leather more comfortable for scout carry thats all. Have a great weekend brother.
I have a pile of leather for stuff and just grab some. No matter what you use it’s going to pack out. So start with something thick. Like moose hide or elk neck hide
@@TJackSurvival By "pack out" you mean compress? So then, a layer of padding is appropriate? What type? How thick padding? Again, also, how thick for the Vibram soles?
+Tyler Murphy Think about this Ty, what is the number one thing needed on Naked and Afraid? Shoes. This could be one of the most important survival pieces of knowledge out there.
+TJack Survival Agreed, I wasn't dissing bro, just joking around. Definitely a Good skill to have in the toolbox. ...the reason my mind popped is because I'm blown away by your Skill set. Keep em coming Playboy! : ) Tyler
+TJack Survival : ) Thanks Tyler, I Appreciate you posting you have an Excellent! channel. Please tell your friend Mr. Steven Seagal, I'm a big fan : ) Tyler ...my Niece loves the Octonauts BEEPING creature report, it takes at least 6 BeErS to get it out! of my HEAD. : )
+fukenbroken1 That's actually not exactly right. Watch the third video down. You made me laugh though. www.chrismcdougall.com/born-to-run/video-highlights/
Since I live a lot closer to Mexico then you currently. And this is how most of my Hispanic friends say it. You will have to trust me on this one. LOL Turn up the volume a little. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Huarache.ogg
I will tell you secret, they are not huaraches. They are sandals, which you can find on european (byzantine) art created more than 1000 years before europeans reached america. People in whole world pretend they are american indians while wearing european shoes.... Great job!
Michal Viktorin ideas independently generate all over the world. Claiming they can be only one thing like European is like claiming only the Indians had arrowheads and it is to not know history
I am from Colonia LeBaron, Chihuahua, Mexico. The Tarahaumara Indians comedown from the mountains often, to sell their wild craft goods. A few decades ago, one of them came down from the mountains to work for my cousin seasonally, and he taught me how to make huaraches. He made the soles out of tire rubber. It is pronounced wah-rah-shez. Roll the r so that it sounds kind of like d.
Awesomeness! You’ll have to forgive me and remember I’m a gringo!
Even if they just pronounced the h silently it would be better
I made these just with the vibram sole, no leather. I used shoelaces for tying them. I use them in daily life and for running. They have lasted more than a year. The vibram sole was not expensive. The top surface, in contact with the foot, is textured in such a way that the foot doesn't slip or feel uncomfortable. I got the sheet from a German company called extremtextil online. The rubber is 4mm thick and the smallest sheet, costing less than 10 euros, makes two pairs of huaraches. I run on roads and stony tracks. The sole protects me from sharp stones on the forest tracks. It is surprising how good they are.
That is excellent Brian. I’ve still got the pair from the video. Do the math on that one! Thanks for the story.
This is awesome I have some vibram on some merrel hiking boots of mine and my grandfather said he put vibram soles on some hiking boots back in the early 60's and he's been sold on vibram ever since. Thanks for the awesome video.
Oh that's cool. Vibram is some magic stuff.
Love the tutorial I’m learning to make my diy sandal.
You can do it!
Thank you brother.
nice real practical n comfortable these things really stick well too your feet most dont!!
gets real dangerous if you catch your sole front tip or have too many soft spots on undersoles ive seen glass shards n long nails go through sandal soles into the feet tevas make a good sandal that when they wear out you do as i suggested to them by replacing the tm soles to car tyre rubber ones cut out with a hot pieces of wire on a flamethrower or gas burner
blow torch cut it out to your template!!
of you foot seal up tidy up any crude rag ends using sides of the hot wire seal cavities off with gunk
away you go
michelin
bridgestone formula 1 racing car
teva sandals!!
radials for wet weather
smooth skins for dry
pit stop at local bar!!
+david john Huxtable They work very well. This could be one of the most valuable survival skills out there.
theyre from mexico yeh? yucatan peninsula made used by poor farmers suits my ancestral heritages ok that categorys
+david john Huxtable Not the Yucatan. They are from the copper canyons just south of the boarder.
Brilliant tutorial, thank you! This will be the first leather project. Where do i purchase leather, vibram, the 3 hole punch, synthetic-sinew-nylon cord, tool to clean edges, hole punch, S-shaped needle, sail needle, adjustable hole punch, 550 cord, and anything else required.
I got all of that off of Amazon. www.amazon.com/shop/tjacksurvival
there homesteads are right on edges of cliffs hawks everywhere! i ate their sweetbreads!
Hey boss. I need to go visit them.
Great video. I haven't seen this method before. I have unfinished leather sandals, so I'll convert them to these.
Awesomeness! Send me a picture once it’s done
here in México are called huaraches, they are made in Jalisco, Michoacán and Yucatán, normally is only used by the poorest farmers
+Mariela Montejo Pech Yep I misspelled it. These are the same things. My hat goes off to the poorest farmers because they know how to survive.
+TJack Survival oh copper canyon then ive been there!! fabulous area i took a train into it there very precipitous route along sides of the canyons very spectacular area all the mexicans are kinda cowboys in this area wear stetsons n big buckles n cowboy boots on!! i liked it there the topography n wildlife is something elses there they told me its deeper than grand canyon there! i could only stay for 3days as had not got enough time off work in baja!! peninsulas to cover it!
is a long haul from where i was at in loreto bay!
had to go the long ways around!!
need a plane really!!
Great people.
Great tutorial! Thanks for sharing! Take care, Irène.
Hey thanks for watching it. I think I could have done better and may re film this one.
Oh man, Karachi my city. Love from Karachi Pakistan.
very nice region to go explore bit dodgy sometimes tho who you can bump into is anyones guesses
I know the video is old but well done my friend.Where did you purchase the vibram rubber???I have a large right foot and normal left foot.Very aggravating when shoe shopping.Thanks for your help .
Thanks! I just went to eBay and typed vibram rubber sole.
Very cool. What kind of life span would you guess you get out of a pair and how often do you need to replace the 550? Also, where do you pick up the rubber? Keep up the great work.
+wjf213 I have a pair of these out of pure leather that I wore almost daily including running in them last year. They held up to the cement and I still have them. So I guess it depends on what kind of leather you use but they will last a very long time. I think it's more a question of miles than time though.
Loved your video! How thick of vibram and leather do you use? Thanks
Whatever you want. Literally. They all will work and break in. Ask yourself what you will be doing with it.
EXCELLENT VIDEO TYLER,,,,,
next time you're over here I'll send you home with some better leather craft tools....
Let’s do it!
hi, thanks you!
where i can buy this piece of vibram sole?
Just do a google search for Vibram Rubber. That's all I did.
Spacing for 2 (two) toe holes?
what is leather thickness, in milimeters?
I'm finna roast myself because I thought they were the Nike air huraches
LOL, well where did Nike get the name? Something to ponder.
TJack Survival there Mexican thong sandels lol
Yep
Wey jajaja
very good tutorial Tyler, I think you should do more tutorials on leathermaking. Alot of people may be interested...I know I am :P
+Live The Adventure Come over I'll teach you whatever you want.
Fantastic tutorial. Thanks.
+Jonathan Zook Hey thanks for watching it.
Great no more bought sandals
to be honest i thought it was the shoes
Derek Ronnie me2
Derek Ronnie me too
All good. Happens.
Derek Ronnie same
Derek Ronnie same
I want some himaches with mud grip tread.
+Bobby Harper I have some made out of winter tires from Luna Sandals. Wear them all the time.
Hey Jack.
Can you share us the list of items that the sandals are made of. I have written down vibram rubber sheet, lesther sheet, nylon string (for sowing), rope (what kind?). Anything missing?
What about the tools? I have noted leather cutting cisors, paint maker, 2 needles (1 straight , 1 curved). What else?
Thanks!
Jérémie Litzler the rope is 550 cord or para cord. The string I used was synthetic sinew from a leather shop.
The tools are 2 sail needles. They can be straight or bent but bent works better for me. I think by paint maker you are seeing leather glue to bond the leather to the vibram rubber. That and a leather punch for your needles to follow should be everything. You want to make the hole prior to trying to push your needle through or you will end up breaking a lot of needles.
Jérémie Litzler Good luck! Share pictures on FB if you build some.
@@TJackSurvival By "paint maker", I mean to trace the pattern on the rubber. What did you use?
Do you a FB group / page where you want me to post the pic ?
Thanks for your answer.
How thick are your leather and the vibram rubber? Thanks for the extra details.
Jérémie Litzler I think I used a pencil or paint pen. I’m sorry I don’t remember what thickness I ordered but that’s personal preference anyway. The leather will crush flat but that rubber is super robust. Message me on Facebook under the same name as the channel name. Or I admin the Bushcraft & Survival Tribe Group.
Good work Tyler, stuff like this keeps your channel interesting!!! thanks for sharing my friend, take care, Taro
+Taromovies Swiss Bushcraft & Survival Thanks brother!
Please what are those kind of ropes called?
That is 550 cord or Paracord. Parachute line cord.
Watch to the end, he explains why this kind of shoe is so good. It conforms to the foot in motion once you lace it properly
It's like having tough bare feet huh!
Thank you for the walkthrough. I am going to make one
What a shirachy?
Got to ask about the white ammo can?
+pennyghost What about it? I painted it white so that it won't absorb so much sun when I am rafting. Keeps it from burning me.
Got it. Just curious. Looked like it was housing an electrical device. Thanks.
+pennyghost Oh ya that one. It is full of batteries and it is a mobile power supply with a 12v plug in it that I use to run a water pump in my raft. It doubles as a power supply for a phone, ham radio, whatever else.
Bought mine on Etsy, you have to draw around your foot and send them the measurements to customise it
Jack that’s cool. I just make my own
👍's up and may the blessings of the Lord be upon you all.
+Randy Parker Thanks brother!
Its pernounced waraches
Not when you're a Gringo!
TJack Survival i totally agree
No they are pronounced sandals, sandali, sandale, because they are from europe....
Nice video, I have a quick quesiton: Where do you guy the vibram rubber?
I just bought it off of eBay. Hit google and see what you can find
Fageetas are actually faheetas(fajitas) Jesus=heysoos, just in Spanish the h’s are silent the J’s sound like our h’s just so you know. Hasta la juego
When you say you usually use Gorilla Glue, which one would you use?
I'm about to stick some thin leather to my rubber huarache sole but I want to make sure I use the right stuff.
Looking back I think I'd rather use goop or something rubbery. I used gorilla glue because that's what I had not so much what I wanted. It foams up which isn't good.
What are the names of the tools used to trim and smooth out the edges of the vibram sole material ? Also where could I buy them? Great video by the way it was super helpful :)
They are sold at Tandy Leather. I don't know the name. Just a split v leather finishing tool.
If you use leather laces, how do you care for them after heavy use and water exposure?
Brandon martin Snow seal, OR wax, bees wax. Also go watch my video on pre stretched leather laces with Teresa Kamper
Great video Tyler, do you make scout carry knife sheaths? The reason I ask is I would like to have one made for a Tops B.O.B. knife.
Joe Shirley I have in the past. The best ones are Kydex. I don’t really do it to sell but I can show you if you’re local
@@TJackSurvival I an in Tucson, AZ, I have a kydex for my blades, but I find leather more comfortable for scout carry thats all. Have a great weekend brother.
Joe Shirley they are easy. I’m sure you Honestly could make one
@@TJackSurvival Yeah, going to Tandys leather tomorrow and see about some saddle skirting leather, snaps, and some dye. Thanks for reply.
Thanks for the video! Where do you get the leather and vibram rubber sheets? 🤙
Lauren Donohue Tandy’s leather on line has a vibram rubber google search is how I did it
So these would be good for fox walking eh?
+CircaSriYak Absolutely
What type leather do you use for the soles? How have yours held up? Any improvements?
Oil tan if you can. Vegetable tan won't hold up with the water and sweat you bring to it. I still have those same shoes and they are great.
@@TJackSurvival What thickness leather did you use? Link to sole material used? How thick rubber sole material did you use?
I have a pile of leather for stuff and just grab some. No matter what you use it’s going to pack out. So start with something thick. Like moose hide or elk neck hide
@@TJackSurvival By "pack out" you mean compress? So then, a layer of padding is appropriate? What type? How thick padding? Again, also, how thick for the Vibram soles?
Very interesting
My MIND pop, Ya got Skills! Tyler, I'll give you that. Take er easy Japedo. : ) Tyler
+Tyler Murphy Think about this Ty, what is the number one thing needed on Naked and Afraid? Shoes. This could be one of the most important survival pieces of knowledge out there.
+TJack Survival Agreed, I wasn't dissing bro, just joking around. Definitely a Good skill to have in the toolbox. ...the reason my mind popped is because I'm blown away by your Skill set. Keep em coming Playboy! : ) Tyler
+Tyler Murphy Oh I understand. I appreciate you watching and commenting.
+TJack Survival : ) Thanks Tyler, I Appreciate you posting you have an Excellent! channel. Please tell your friend Mr. Steven Seagal, I'm a big fan : ) Tyler ...my Niece loves the Octonauts BEEPING creature report, it takes at least 6 BeErS to get it out! of my HEAD. : )
Your face screams : ''I'm Russian!!!!"
Nice vid.
εε σ that’s funny
@@TJackSurvival 👍🙏
Great video, thank you! Just fyi it's pronounced "Hwah - RAH - cheese."
Good to know! That's the Gringo in me coming out.
@@TJackSurvival All good, glad you taught me how to make them!
Its pronounced Wha rrrraches!!! LOL
thats telling ,your right LoL!
+fukenbroken1 That's actually not exactly right. Watch the third video down. You made me laugh though.
www.chrismcdougall.com/born-to-run/video-highlights/
Since I live a lot closer to Mexico then you currently. And this is how most of my Hispanic friends say it. You will have to trust me on this one. LOL Turn up the volume a little.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Huarache.ogg
No they are pronounced sandals, sandali, sandale, because they are from europe.
The leather work looks like it requires a lot of skill.
It can be taught and honestly anyone can do it I think.
Cool !....PAPA DUKES
+john rossi Thanks!
hate off
If you say so.
I will tell you secret, they are not huaraches. They are sandals, which you can find on european (byzantine) art created more than 1000 years before europeans reached america.
People in whole world pretend they are american indians while wearing european shoes.... Great job!
Michal Viktorin European shoes AND Huraches. ;)
@@TJackSurvival *European shoes, we call Huaraches, because nobody knows they are european...
Michal Viktorin ideas independently generate all over the world. Claiming they can be only one thing like European is like claiming only the Indians had arrowheads and it is to not know history
man I like the video but instead of naming the tools you just say "this little thing"
Gimme a time stamp I’ll tell you what it is
@@TJackSurvival hey man i think i ended up figuring out the tools i need, but i really appreciate u getting back to me on this.
Seb Dob excellent! Show me when it’s done