Nut and Bolt Studded Shoes

Here's a fresher (and MUCH MUCH cheaper) alternative to studs or spikes: Nuts and bolts.

With some nuts and bolts and a leather punch tool, you are good to go!

P.S. For this instructable, I spray painted the nuts and bolt gold.

Step 1: The Shoe

I guess you can 'stud' anything with the nuts and bolts, but I really needed kickass shoes, so I decided to zhuzh up my pair of brown leather shoes. This pair has a foldover flap detail, which makes it perfect for adornment. Plus there will be no concern with the screw heads being in direct contact with my feet. Doubt that's gonna be comfy.

Comments

[frankiefigs]

What kind of nuts and bolts did you use and the square ones?

[mdr7]

This is so clever! But I wonder - do nuts and bolts make the shoes heavier?
Either way I wanna try this.

[kinderdm]

I wonder if i could modify this idea to make my own golf spikes. I have trouble finding any shoes in my size let alone something specialty without paying well over $100. Might be hard on my feet though without enough padding.

[scoochmaroo]

Love love love love this! More!!

[Penolopy Bulnick]

I've never seen knuts and bolts used to decorate clothes or shoes before! Great idea; it has a great look :)