Make your own Scandinavian Turnshoe with Jason Hovatter

The video is excellent. Low key without being boring. Really cool artsy chapter intros. Lots of really good detail. I had previously made two pairs of turnshoes, and they were OK. They were comfortable and pretty good for historical re-enactments purposes. Those earlier ones gave me a basic understanding of how turnshoes are made and how it feels to wear them, but they didn't last very long because I didn't really have the full grasp of all the pattern drafting details and construction tricks. This video filled in all the blanks. This third pair I made after watching the video is a whole 'nother beast. They fit my funky feet and look good enough to wear around, not just for the historical costume. Looking forward to putting some miles on them, and I'm already getting psyched to make a looser-fitting pair with taller tops for winter. I love to figure things out myself but in this case I wish I had the video sooner. Get it!

This video was very well done and shows you everything you need to know to build a pair of custom turnshoes. The section on proper skiving alone lets me take my leather work to the next level!

My husband and I both made shoes using this DVD. Both turned out great and we're already planning our next pair now that we know what we're doing. The instructor on the DVD is excellent, and turns out also willing to field random questions from people using the DVD. The animations are really neat and the "music" is really interesting. Rumor has it, they may be working on another DVD for a different style. We will be buying if it comes to be.

so far so good.pretty clear directions.definitely cheaper than a flight to west coast to attend a class.plus it’s rewindable / rewatchable anytime.

Love the video gives me the confidence to make one highly recommended instructor is top notch covering details in detail!

This man knows how to teach! The video is very long, but he goes over each step and makes sure you understand what’s needed. I would buy this again

Great video on shoe making, nicely organized and laid out.

want to make some pairs soon.