cavx
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I do JUST fit them and that is the issue and why I am now making a pair from scratch. I want to be able to actually wear these out :rolleyes
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I do JUST fit them and that is the issue and why I am now making a pair from scratch. I want to be able to actually wear these out :rolleyes
cavx
Master Member
Umm, sorry have I missed something?
Sorry:lol Just a very random question.
I have a set of MP soles and heel cup part if anyone wants to just buy those. Pm me.
punisher
Sr Member
Haha thanks for the comments, yes they will just lace up andI can tuck the strings in but I also straight laced the sneakers so it has a similar look, Im making eva foam buckles and some kind of heel cup, I just have to finish attaching the white border but the upper part I added on was cavx's own template! it fits to a size 10 converse also haha.
Huh. After looking everywhere for the best fabric for these shoes I found it in...t-shirts.
There's a brand named Uniqlo over here and they have these hi-tech T's that keep you cool. It looks pretty good. Assuming nothing crops up at work I should have my uppers done by Wednesday.
There's a brand named Uniqlo over here and they have these hi-tech T's that keep you cool. It looks pretty good. Assuming nothing crops up at work I should have my uppers done by Wednesday.
airair
Sr Member
Good idea.
Do you think it would be better simply to get some thin reticulated foam, glue it to some faux leatherette to give it some backing, then put the grey fabric over the top?
And maybe glue some thicker foam on at where the ankle part is.
If you look at the kmag shoe, it uses a very thin 1mm layer of foam which im guessing is some type of eva, but its very thin, and an top its just got some thin spongy foam, and then the lining.
And they feel very confortable when you wear them.
The eva foam i got is called "funky foam" A3 size and on the sheet it says "2mm", but if you measure it, it is actually 1.5mm thick.
If it was 1mm, it would be better i think.
I was thinking of glueing 2 layers together, and then putting some thin reticulated foam ontop, then the grey fabric.
But if you are saying eva isn't that breathable, what other things could be used for the uppers?
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cavx
Master Member
if heat build up is a concern, I'd avoid the leatherette altogether as that stuff does not breath at all. I would suggest that if you used spray adhesive on the foam and glued the fabric to one side, that will stiffen the part quite a bit. You can actually buy stiffening fabric used for upholstery.
You should be OK to build up an area like the ankle. I would avoid the sides of the shoe, especially close to the toe section.
Rounding :rolleyes
Layer up reticulated foam. Even though it is open cell, you can still glue it.
I have been approached by a company called Zboard that will be using my MAG's for their online commercial for their upcoming "Hoverboard" version of the Zboard. It will have all the graphics of the Hoverboard without the Mattel logos and will say Zboard instead.
The Zboard has been called the predecessor of the hoverboard.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=C5sKgte2aSE
The "hoverboard" version will be auctioned off and the proceeds will go towards the MJ FOX FOUNDATION.
Here are my MAG's on the production model.
The Zboard has been called the predecessor of the hoverboard.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=C5sKgte2aSE
The "hoverboard" version will be auctioned off and the proceeds will go towards the MJ FOX FOUNDATION.
Here are my MAG's on the production model.
cavx
Master Member
I doubt it.
