Make huaraches (Tarahumara running sandals) 2/3

http://www.invisibleshoe.com - How to make huarache running sandals. As described in Born To Run. The better-than-barefoot running sandal. Part 2 - making the sole for huaraches.

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Education

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• huaraches
• huarache
• barefoot running
• raramuri
• tarahumara
• vibram five fingers
• barefoot running sandals

[ethanjustis]

Is it recommended to use leather lacing? I was wondering which would be more durable.

[invisibleshoes]

@ethanjustis Actually, leather tends to be less durable. And it stretches/contracts when it gets wet. And it makes a thicker knot. And if it's "rectangular", the edges can dig into your skin. That's why we use the nylon/polypro.

[GShoe32]

can you use a drill to make the holes?

[invisibleshoes]

@GShoe32 You can. But some bits work better than others. Your goal is to remove the material, not just puncture the rubber.

[GShoe32]

@invisibleshoes Yeah I tried and it just punctured the material so I got a 3$ leather punch instead. btw the new connect sole is great!

[invisibleshoes]

@GShoe32 Thanks... we love the new FeelTrue soles (and it seems everyone else does, too ;-) )

[CallofDutyRippers]

@invisibleshoes cant u use a flipflop take the rubber string part out and replace it with nylon?

[sfrance783]

nice

[TJShare]

I always put a dab of spit between my fingers before pinching a point on the molten nylon when melting cord ends. May sound gross, but the spit keeps the nylon from sticking to your finger and causing a burn and it also lets you form a nice smooth end with no "whiskers".

[manimgoindowndown]

For those making the diagrams

a) Dot for hole towards your second toe

b) On the outside of your foot pretty much straight down (a little in front actually of your ankle bone)

c) On the part that barely touches the ground on the inside of your foot

Also are these 4mm or 6mm?

[1worldcurrency]

Fantastic detail, down to how to use the scissors!  Very helpful, thanks.