Foam heel for appearance model. 

Painted heel 

Upper development (lateral)

Upper development (medial)

Final appearance model

Final model (back)

Final model (instep)

Self-made plywood to create a structurally sound heel. 

Drawing out footbed shape.

Cut down to general shape on bandsaw and further shaping with disc and spindle sanders.

Final shape before heel cut-out

Final heel shape coated in polyurethane

Final pair of shoes - marine vinyl upper with black walnut heel/outsole