I love Safiya's happy little feet bouncing at the end there. It's the same gesture my kiddo made when I got her light-up sneakers.

Those shoes are gorgeous, and it's always so fascinating to see a start to finish process for things!! I can completely sympathize with the furry help--my cats love to chew on the ends of my knitting needles or sit on the fabric I'm sewing.

@marithecookie

2 жыл бұрын

My cat did that as well. My dog is the same. He'll end up as part of a project by accident one day

I loved the little glimpses of green as Saf was walking, so special! I imagine a young woman would've been very happy to get a pair like this

Anyone who has watched even 3 minutes of a Safiya video knows Safiya's favorite color and that she wants to be a bat. Or a solid black butterfly. Good choice on the fabric. Beautiful shoes, as always.

As a tall woman wearing size 11-12, I wish they still custom made shoes today. Then I wouldn't have to worry about not being able to find any that fit 😑. BTW as soon as you cut to footage of you making the shoes with a voiceover it was total ASMR, quite relaxing haha. That was so much work to make each shoe. I hope cobblers back then got paid well!

@thebookwyrmslair6757

2 жыл бұрын

I feel your pain. Vionic has been a lifesaver for me, but I think American Duchess also goes up to 12? That might be a great way to get some gorgeous shoes. 😍

@jj-if6it

2 жыл бұрын

@@thebookwyrmslair6757 I know Vionic, a lot of the arch support brands are great! I haven't heard of American Ducheess, I wonder if I can get it in Australia.

@juliettestofmeel

2 жыл бұрын

FYI My Aussie size 11s fit American Duchess’ 12s well. They do ship to Australia.

@dragon_toad

Жыл бұрын

I have small feet, but wide - but only at the top. My heel is quite narrow by comparison. And one foot is half a size bigger than the other. Trying to buy shoes is a painful experience, in more ways than one. The best fitting shoes I ever found were a pair of mens shoes, size five. Aside from how not common mens size 5 is anymore where I live, mens shoes doesn't exactly come in the sort of styles a young woman wants to be wearing when going out!

@astridhannestad8323

Жыл бұрын

The reproduction brand memery goes up to size 12 too

Saw the thumbnail and immediately knew that Safiya would just love those shoes! Despite being what was typically worn they fit her style so well! Plus your handy work is beautiful!

I am always in complete awe of your skills, in everything you do but especially the shoes, I have no idea how long it takes to get those skills but it looks like a 10,000 hour type deal x

@NicoleRudolph

2 жыл бұрын

The first pair I made took about a year of spread out work- probably a couple hundred hours. So 10,000 doesn't seem far off after a few dozen pairs!

Oh my goodness they are beautiful! And so perfectly fit Safiya's general style. I'm so looking forward to her Williamsburg video it's going to be amazing!

I'm really looking forward to seeing the whole 18th century makeover

Beautiful shoes. The skill and technique that goes into making them is amazing. I am so glad the knowledge hasn't been lost to time.

I see what you were talking about on stream about having to work around your dog. Adds a little extra oomph to how impressive this was!

Best crossover ever. I'm living vicariously through Safiya. I live in a city similar to Williamsburg in the untouched architectural and craft part but not the live in museum aspect. I would love to dress up one day but my shoemaker is adamantly allergic to making women shoes (I prefer wearing the men's style) 😂

I felt you in the last scenes with the dog. One day I'll accidentally knit or sew mine into a project. I long for such a laid of shoes, they're so pretty!

The wonderful thing, for me, about your heel-cover epiphany, is that other shoe makers in the 18th century will have come to the same conclusion, just as organically as a result of having done it over and again. A direct link from then to now, that is why I adore people who take the time to recreate the processes, use the same tools and techniques, the glow of discovery through the centuries!

I'm always impressed with the quality of your work and expertise. The shoes turned out extremely beautiful and I was so glad to see Safiya being so excited about them. I would be too. And your doggie is so sweet and cute. If I was already smiling silly over the shoes, your pup has me happy screaming. They melt me.

I'd like to hear more about the calimanco! A quick search suggests that it needs a long-staple fiber but didn't mention a specific sheep breed being used historically. Love the shoes!

@NicoleRudolph

2 жыл бұрын

From what I've heard (from historic weavers) is that our regular sheep breeds today are VERY soft compared to those back then and the process won't work on that texture. Eaton Hill Textiles makes some from heritage breeds, but it's a weight and design that suits furniture better than clothing.

@crowznest438

2 жыл бұрын

@@NicoleRudolph Hey, thanks for that!

@Chaotic_Pixie

2 жыл бұрын

@@NicoleRudolph I feel like really long staple length fiber is trending right now. Corriedale is growing in popularity with knitters because of how durable it is due to how long the staple length is. I know merino is a favorite for clothing and garments worn close to the skin but its so soft because it has a short staple. Blue-faced leister (BFL) and california variegated mutant (CVM) are gaining in popularity as well because they have longer staple lengths while retaining some softness. I think Corriedale, CVM, and BFL all fall in the 3-6in staple length whereas Merino is usually around 2in.

I came over from saf's video because I didn't know you but I do know of Abby. I've never seen somebody hand make shoes and I found it very fascinating. I wish saf had included a little more about what you do in her video. New subscriber from me

Honestly, watching the shoe come together feels like ASMR to me.

I just want to say thank you for your audio quality. I have a hard time hearing things fairly often, and in your videos I have never found you to be unclear. Your voice carries well, has a clear tone and sounds pleasant. It makes listening to these really nice, besides the really interesting content. Thank you!

I volunteer at a historic site that focuses on the 1670s. One of the things we do is shoot cannons that are sitting on platforms on top of man-made hills and we have trouble getting up those hills because our reproduction shoes don't have much traction at all. Did they just have grippier leather back then or did everyone just wear slippery shoes?

@magic-gps186

2 жыл бұрын

if you were going to be doing a lot of hiking or otherwise walking on mud, you would have hobnail boots/shoes, which have nails in the sole for extra traction. the historical hiker has at least two videos on them if you want to take a look (and yes, they would be used in this period. they’ve been around since roman times, or possibly even earlier)

@heiditrampedach2084

2 жыл бұрын

You could use a steel brush on the leather soles to give them a little more grip.

@kkcliffy2952

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the suggestions!

@onewomanarmy6451

2 жыл бұрын

I live in Sweden and here archaeologists have found what we call "broddar" in viking settlements. The ones I've seen has been in a square U-shape and were fastened by leather strips in a similar fashion to early ice skates although, of course, with a very different intent.

@kkcliffy2952

2 жыл бұрын

@@onewomanarmy6451 that's really cool!

Those shoes are beautiful, love the color combo. I wish that as a kid growing up in Hampton (with both field trips and annual passes to Colonial Williamsburg) I'd stopped to ask how folks got to end up working there; life took me in a very different direction, but it was always so cool to go there (and kind of wild to find people who did work there )

I saw the episode yesterday of Safiya wearing the shoes and dressing like Colonia women. It was very good.

I can't wait to see if/when Saf releases a video about all of these experiences you were able to share with her! The shoes came out brilliantly!

@rebeccat.6134

2 жыл бұрын

She said on stream last week the Williamsburg should hopefully be this upcoming weekend. I assume Nicole knew and planned her release to coincide with Saf's-- long after filming in October!

@sarahwenger4479

2 жыл бұрын

@@rebeccat.6134 should be up today (4/24)!

I can imagine you messaging your group chat about your new stitch! I got really excited hearing about it, so I can just imagine how excited the other costubers were!

Those shoes look fantastic! I'm getting hyped for the big video about this adventure, which I assume will be over on Saf's channel. Great job!

Realizing after she explains the whole process and how much work goes into it that the next step would be to do the whole thing again for the second shoe 😮

I love your shoe making content. It’s so educational and gives me a greater appreciation for what goes on my feet

I love Safiya! I've been waiting for this! I knew there would be more after the sneak peek with the stays/corsets.

Nicole, these were absolutely amazing. I watch a lot of different DIY channels (not to say that your channel is) and watching you assemble these works of art is fascinating. I almost feel like your apprentice. Your assembly and extreme attention to form and detail reminds me of some of my bench jewelry days as an apprentice jeweler. You made me laugh when you mentioned your epiphany. It's so true. You can read hundreds of books and receive hands on instruction from those artisans in our fields but there is no no better teacher than doing it for yourself and by yourself. There is no better feeling than your customer or friend trying it on for the first time and telling you how phenomenal they look and feel. That you can NOT purchase. Thank you Nicole for the time and effort you put into all the work you do. God bless. Tim

Watching you make shoes is so interesting. I used to be a flamenco dancer and I got my shoes handmade in Spain. I had my feet measured at a store in NYC, and then they sent my measurements to the shoe makers. I'm sure the process for making them is different, but flamenco shoes look kind of similar. They generally have almond toes and low heels, and they're super comfortable to wear. I always wondered if I could request a pair for street wear. The shoes for dancing have nails in the toe and heels so that we can make the different stomping sounds. I watched Safiya Nygaard's video, too, and that looked really fun. I wanted to dress up in 18th century clothes when I was 10, too. And after I saw Dangerous Liaisons. In a way, being a dancer, I got to dress in 19th century clothes because ballet (where I started) and flamenco still hold onto traditions from a long time ago. I've heard pointe shoes were modeled on the style of street shoes people wore. But even if some ballets haven't changed much since the 1830s, it's still just a modern approximation, not attempting to recreate the real experience.

This was super interesting. I started watching because I love shoes, then realized you were making them for one of my fave KZreadrs. Winning!

Watching the Costubers and Safiya combine their powers is probably what's keeping me afloat this winter/spring.

I have a pair of boots that use the wooden peg assembly process. They were made by a shop in Davos Switzerland when I was there for a conference back in the late 1980s. They are the only pair of custom made shoes I've ever owned and they are practically perfect. Getting them half-soled every seven or eight years is always fun because most of the cobblers still in business have no idea what wood peg assembly is. Getting the heel rebuilt is always a trick as well.

Freely admit that I'm jealous of Safiya The shoes are stunning 😍 and she got the pro tour of Williamsburg too.

As a lifetime seamstress, I bow down. The work that went into those shoes is way beyond my patience. Really beautiful.

Thank you for sharing how the shoes were created. Beautiful shoes.

Safiya living her best Colonial Williamsburg life! Good to see old skills surviving.

These are so stunning I got emotional at the end. What skill you have!

These are beautiful, and thank you so much for going into the process of how they're made! I find it so fascinating!

I have such a fond memory of going to colonial Williamsburg and learning hands on how to sew leather with one of the living history craftsmen. It has shaped my path with the hobby. I want to one day learn more historical crafts. This channel has also is huge inspiration for me as well.

I love seeing you go through the entire process! So fascinating!

I love these so much. Your knowledge and dedication to learning is truly an inspiration.

Ooh yeah! I’ve been waiting for this heheh and I love watching you work!

I always love watching you make shoes, it's very relaxing for some reason.

OH my goodness! these are just beautiful!! You're so talented.

I want to take a shoemaking class *so badly*! These were gorgeous and I love historical/vintage shoes but have wide feet that are nearly impossible to find comfortable and fitting shoes for so I'm basically stuck with ballerina flats and sneakers. If I could learn to make them I would make a pair of lady oxfords similar to Bernadette's with ribbon laces *immediately*!

@mala3isity

2 жыл бұрын

Have you checked MasterClass & Skillshare? That'll get you started. Then you can find a cobbler who'll maybe teach you as your shoes are made.

This was insanely interesting to watch! What a stunning craft!

Love this, and it has meant I got to discover your channel as well. I have been a fan of Safiya for quite a few years, and I LOVE historical videos, particularly regarding fashion and day to day life! Can't wait to see her video too.

Ooo those shoes are GORGEOUS!! 💚 Awww sleepy Bailey!

I always love the shoe videos. Much of it still goes by too quickly but some of it is starting to sink in. Love it!!

Saf must've had so much fun learning to walk in these :)) Gorgeous work, as always!

I love love love fashion history and learning new things about it all. The process of making these shoes is endlessly fascinating to me as well as all the knowledge and skill that goes into it. They turned out so flipping gorgeous - love that green!

I love your shoe making videos like this. It’s wonderful watching someone demonstrating interesting and uncommon skills, particularly when the end result is so pretty.

I’ve always wanted to see this process, it did not disappoint. Your skill is amazing!

Wow! This is fascinating! And the finished shoes are magnificent

I couldn't stop imagining someone in the future doing the same video comparing Converse, Yeezees and Vans shoes to end up making a classic Addidas or Nike as the most common one. Love it!

What an absolutely incredible gift you have made for her. And Bailey helped. :) Love watching your shoemaking videos. Some parts are just so satisfying but I think some would be maddening as well (including having a frustrating time on the first shoe and having to go back and then make a second one.)

Beautiful job. Your craftsmanship is so inspiring! I bet Sofiya was just as in love with the shoes as I am!

I love love love loved watching this! I learned so much about shoes and I feel so inspired to try and make my own. I have a kit for far more simple shoes, but I'm excited to give it a try.

Your so good at explaining!! And i love that organic way of making shoes. Everything is in the hand and the eyes it's 100% skills and patience not math and mesures i love itttt! The way you managed to cover those heels so perfectly whith the leather is so satisfying! I've never enjoyed watching someone making old ass shoes this much

Thank you, Nicole, for this wonderful video! It was fascinating to see how you made these shoes, and I love that you continue to hone your skills!

The shoes are beautiful! They turned out so nicely. I’m not at all surprised with the joy she was showing!!

I admire your craftsmanship! thank you for this video. ❤ Its so calming to watch you while explaining what you do. Although i can't wrap my head around how this inside out magic is working. 😀

I'm so happy you 3 got to collaborate like this!! You all are such fantastic KZreadrs & all have such fun personalities.

Your video's are so well produced. They're are lovely to watch. The final product is beautiful! I am excited to see Safiya's video and I hope lots of new people will discover your channel too.

So beautiful . I really appreciate how carefully you explain every part of the process and why it was done that way

I love watching peoples' creative processes and this is no different. Watching the process of you making shoes amazes me every time. These pair are gorgeous 🤩

Goodie! I love watching you make shoes, Saf is pretty cool too!

Wow!! You’re amazing. That’s got to be one of the coolest skills I’ve ever seen. I’ll bet your hands are quite sore after all that. Your stitches are perfection!! I’ll have to go back and look for Saf’s video. I had no idea these type of costumes were not machine produced. I still can’t get over your stitches 🪡💖

always love watching you make footwear! i learn a lot and also learn that i do not have the patience :D

They look so gorgeous, yet seem as comfy as a house slipper! It's amazing! Also I applaud you for finally making Safiya wear something different from her Birkenstocksd, well done XDDD

You have the most soothing voice ever! I could listen to you 24/7

Absolutely fascinating! The finished product is beautiful!

I love the care and precision plus history you gave us along with a stellar pair of shoes. Shoes and shoe history are normally not my vibe but I'm reconsidering wether this one set of shoes per season individual needs to watch more historical shoe content cause I was enthralled! I loved the colours you chose too

The shoes are beautiful! It is amazing the different stitches, tools, fabrics, leathers, and thread used for making her shoes. You are very talented and do amazing work! Thank you for sharing your process and techniques...amazing!!

I can’t imagine the hours of work that went into making these. You are so skilful and I am in awe!

The shoes came out Gorgeous! I love the green trim -- elegant without being too flashy.

This was a wonderful piece.. so calming and amazing to watch you fingers and hands do all of that.. you've got very buff and elegant fingers! but also, sweet doggo watching you work, and helping too... I have done countless hours of various sewing and knitting, but I am well impressed to see something that is far more challenging than my usual fare. Thank you!

Oh Nicole, I loved this video from the first minute to the last. Your knowledge of everything you make is astounding. Although I’m getting on in years I really aspire to be like you, you really are a role model.

Wow those are beautiful. It was a joy to watch you craft them. I hope Safiya loves them for a long time.

I'm so very fascinated by the old shoemaking process so I got very excited to watch this~~

The process is fascinating and the end result is beautiful. I really love the colours! Green and black, what a nice combination!

Wow incredible work! And the closing shot is adorable lol

Watching you make shoes is almost as calming as watching Angela Clayton construct a dress. That’s a compliment. I love the colors & can’t wait to see how you guys take Safiya (sp) back in time!

Girl this is IMPRESSIVE! Was already a fan - but now I am HUGE fan ❤️

What a fabulous collaboration! I love learning about crafts, and shoe making is fascinating!

The shoes are amazing, you are super talented, and your puppy is adorable!

So amazing that you can make these! They are so beautiful!

This is amazing! I LOVED watching this so much!

Your voice over was particularly soothing and asmr-ish this video. Very relaxing.

OMG Nicole these are incredible!! Thank you for sharing with us!!

Wow this is so amazing! When you showed the mint green leather I thought it was kind of weird, but your instincts are absolutely correct, it's beautiful! You're so gifted! ❤

Gosh, Nicolle, you must have incredibly strong hands and wrists. The art of the shoemaker and the cobbler seems to have disappeared, how I wish I could have a couple of pairs of handmade shoes, made just to fit me. My husband needs special shoes following a stroke. They are handmade and fitted to his foot, taking into consideration his right foot now. These are made by the National Health Service and, because I asked, cost a minimum of £500.00 per pair. We are so thankful that the NHS provides this service. These shoes, made by you, are beautiful. I'm sure they will last far longer than any modern, made machine manufactured shoes. Oh how I wish you ........!

Quality content ! Very clear explanations, and the result is beautiful.

I love the gentle rusle , snip, and tack tack ASMR sounds that you hearer as you are working on making the shoes.. 😍🥰

Martha Washington's wedding shoes - I'm sure you know that they were a vivid purple, why haven't any of you glorious shoeTubers made them?!?

Unbelievable! You are a true artist! I am flabbergasted!!! Absolutely beautiful!

This is the most special thing I’ve watched in quite a while! I’m crying at the thought of how somebody must have felt receiving these gorgeous shoes hand-made just for them! Simply incredible & fascinating skill! Thank you for sharing your passion with us! I’d love to see a Safiya reaction video!

I'm at the heel cap and you are tapping in the wooden peg and I am just WOW~ another Nicole winner! THE COLORS! THE COLORS!

These are gorgeous. Amazing work. It would be so fun to try those shoes. Safiya is so lucky!