Feet Lifts: A Low Budget Solution

[Kithunter]

hey all

i just completed some new lifts for my costume figured i'd share how i did it.

it's pretty straight forward and low budget,

items required

(1)hot glue gun with about 10 glue sticks
(1)pair of cutters or exacto blade
(1) lightweight foam padding for home gym or garage (pick up at wall mart or target for about 10 bucks)

step1:

measure shoe or foot for template and cut out on paper or trace

step 2:

cut out shape a few times depending on the amount of thickness you want to add to height

for me i wanted to add 5 inches to my height


step 3:

glue cut outs stacked on top of each other

step 4 now your ready to glue pads to bottom of shoe or sandal

Step 5:
Glue to bottom of boot or sandal

The final result
keep in mind my weight will knock me down about 1/2 to 3/4 of an inch.

total cost about 15 bucks in materials
total production time about 2 hours.....

hope this helps

 

[Double H]

Thats actually a cool idea, that will come in very handy in the future thanks for posting.

 

[Kithunter]

no problemo, i'll post some pics of the pads on the feet when i'm done with that step

 

[munson]

Thanks for the tutorial kit. I'll definitely use these in my suit. Thanks for sharing.

 

[sandhunter]

Smart idea!

 

[berserk wolf]

Thanks for the idea Andrew! I should take this into consideration with the fact that I'm only 5"3!

 

[carpe noctem]

awesome , i need few inches since im so round at least a few inches taller will be better for the way i look in a suit.. thanks Andrew for the info!!

 

[pdisc]

Well done good sir....just about to do this myself.

 

[Darth Pinhead]

You mentioned this in chat the other night and it just now occurred to me a hint I shot past Gene a while back (Though it may be too late in the year, now). Sometimes you can find flip flops at $1 stores, so you'd already have pre-cut soles and all you would have to do is cut off the thongs. Max Tall Inserts also appear to be a promising add-on to your design.

Regardless, yours turned out great, Andrew!

 

[Preds]

Nice idea indeed

 

[Kithunter]

One thing not to forget is balance, once your done.. test them out. You don't want to go out suited up not being able to strike your poses. balanced and comfortable is key.

One more thought,
Since the mats come in 2'x2 squares and there is 4 mats in a set, you can try it a few times and create a library of sorts of heights for you to select from. A parade/walking set ...a con set, you get the idea.

 

[made007]

thanks kit, nice tutorial

 

[Kithunter]

updated first post....completed

 

[Double H]

Thats awesome work kit, thanks for the thread will defiantly use this in the future.

 

[made007]

thats like 4" high?

 

[Kithunter]

almost 5"..... with my boot heels a total of 6"

 

[Uglimofo]

I have done this before and it does work for about 2 hours, then the glue begins separating between layers and BAM! You are walking around lop-sided all night! If you are not using the shoes/boots for anything else, use a drill with a screw attachment and drill some screws and the pads together from the INSIDE/ OUT for an additional connection. Be sure your screws are not longer than the thickness of the shoe sole and pads. I even reinforce it again with a little Gorilla tape. You will be glad you did!

 

[Kithunter]

never had that problem....

if the additional support of the screws works ..then go for it

 

[NeoKazama]

almost 5"..... with my boot heels a total of 6"

So you'll still be shorter than me lol.

 

[Kithunter]

that may be true ...but i look damn good

seriously, i did a "test" run the other night and i'm at 6'7"....i'm pretty happy with the results...plus your a big dodo head anyway