Boots

[Jamie Davison]

I have just bought some boots for a vader costume, does any one know of a tutorial on how to add a zip on them. I have done a search but couldnt find anything. Thanks.

 

[rigormortis]

Vader boots don't have a zip if you're going for accuracy... They were pull-on.

But if you do want to add them for costuming purposes, put the zip(s) on the insides of the leg so they're not noticable.

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/?qid=1006012207000

 

[Jamie Davison]

its just to make them easier to put on, thanks for the link

 

[ob1al]

The 'Vadermaker' site used to have a section about adding laces to the back of the boots. I think he split them down the back of the calves, added the lace holes (with a special tool; a local cobbler could do this easily enough) and threaded them up with boot lace.

I always thought thatwas a good idea, as it gives a bit of 'play' in the tightness of the boot. This is whaty I have done with the boots on my mannequin.

Alternatively, I'm sure a cobbler would add the zips to the boots for you for just a few quid.

Al

 

[rigormortis]

Yeah, it shouldn't cost too much and would definately make it easier to get in and out of. I know I struggled for almost 45 minutes the first time I wore mine and tried to get them off after being on my feet for 7 hours. That sucked.

 

[micdavis]

Why not split them up the front? The leg armor covers it anyway.

 

[rigormortis]

Because that would make far too much sense.

I'd say split 'em, use a leather punch to punch out lacing holes and lace 'em up. But a zipper would be prettier.