Hooved Shoes / Digitigrade Legs - Walk Test

A quick video of my hooved shoes in action.

The hooves in these video are currently taken apart and undergoing some serious reconstruction, so another walk video will probably not be possible until the new pair is redone.

For more information on the hooves, check out my blog-
http://kantikane.blogspot.com/2011/09/hooved-shoes-update.html

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[Taverick]

They are certainly impressive, but I notice there is a slight balance issue when you're walking. At some parts it's a little evident that you are holding onto the table for support. Might I suggest making the bottom of the hooves a bit broader for stability?

[KantiKane]

@Taverick Actually, I never had to touch the table at all. The only reason you're seeing any sort of "balance problems" is because the material the hoof is made out of doesn't grip the floor very well. I once spent 14 hours straight in these shoes and not once did I fall :')

[Taverick]

@KantiKane My mistake. The grip issue was a problem I had as well. But I found that some rubber matting that you can find at a hardware store does the trick. It's not very thick at 1/4" but helps with that issue. How did you fix it?

[KantiKane]

@Taverick I didn't bother. It's not hindering enough that I feel the need to fix it. I prefer the sound the hard material makes on the floor rather than rubber matting.

[lioneye77]

with the tutorial, would you maybe be willing to tell us how to make the hoof part in regards to sculpting/carving?

[KantiKane]

@lioneye77 Yes, certainly.

I'm just perfecting my method at the moment so it's easier to explain and cheaper. The way I did it before was very unorganized and flawed.

[Izzy8u]

well done, quite realistic. LIKE

[Switchyboo]

These re the sleekest handmade hooves I have seen. Really want to make some for a burlesque act I want to do. Superb! Love the sound they make on your floor, so authentic <3

[Rave4UFursuit]

@KantiKane what kind of shoes are they

[LionPawCreations]

COOL!

DO YOU HAVE A FURSUIT TO GO WITH IT?

sorry my capital key is retarted

[MrThunderhorse]

How is made this hoofs(hooves)?

[Donkeyearsa]

I have to agree with others that those are some of the best hooves out there.

How long can you trained your self to ware them for before you have to take them off?