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kelseymh's High Order Derivative Common Sensible Soles of Obviousness (clown shoes)

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What happens when you get a bunch of intellectuals in a room? The probability of someone having a keen fashion sense will not be high. So how do you distinguish yourself amongst the distinguished? Besides a Hawaiian shirt, get a pair of serious kicks to show that you know how to party.

A pair of High Order Derivative Common Sensible Soles of Obviousness is just what you need to start some interesting conversation that does not involve complex numbers or speaking in Greek.

So, to our resident subatomic particle geek Instructables member kelseymh, here is how to make clown shoes, giant is redundant here, to step on any theory that obviously does not conform to the natural laws of physics and matter. Perfect to wear to any debate, because you can show them who is the ..... more awesome.

Disclaimer: No one can predict what effect wearing these clown shoes can have because they have been endowed with certain unalienable rights by their creator or maybe they just evolved that way.
 
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Step 1Stop clowning around, you need stuff...

Stop clowning around, you need stuff...
Common elements found in its natural state.

For this project you will need:

cardboard

duct tape, any color will do

fabric in any pattern or color.
I had some leftover robo-fleece so it may help to have a stiff liner fabric to double up the material to make it easier to work with.

thick string/rope to use as giant laces

We won't overanalyze the properties of cardboard, but it makes a great building material for our clown shoes. The same goes for duct tape, you always need a supply on hand.

glue, tacky glue and a hot glue gun

utility knife or scissors

an awl or similar instrument/tool to poke a hole

a pair of paper hole punchers

a marker to mark where to cut unless you just eyeball it. Dimensions are not supercritical here.

The sewing in this instructable was done on a sewing machine. You could actually do this all by hand but it would take a lot longer. Only a straight stitch was used.
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Sep 6, 2009. 12:56 AMnave says:
hahaha! i have huge feet and all my friends would think its hilarious if i had these!
Oct 11, 2009. 8:22 AMyokozuna says:
I flagged the first sentence that listed him as as also being a rapper for neutrality.
Oct 11, 2009. 8:45 AMmg0930mg says:
He's had at least four cds, and has rapped with the Notorious B.I.G.
I believe that qualifies as him being a rapper.
Oct 11, 2009. 8:55 AMyokozuna says:
Yeah, but who amongst us hasn't rapped with BIGGY?  Also, there's this to consider:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3bqxVUQD5G0  Seriously?  I have better flow (and probably more CDs).

Your response has also been flagged for neutrality.  :)
Oct 15, 2009. 3:16 PMDJ Radio says:
None can compare to him (even though he's dead lol)
Oct 10, 2009. 2:21 PMmg0930mg says:
*cough* Halloween Contest *cough*
Oct 11, 2009. 8:34 AMmg0930mg says:
I probably should. :(
Sep 12, 2009. 1:24 PMshyamiko says:
I made a pair of clown shoes out of duct tape. they went almost up to my knees. here's a pic... _ (my brother was modeling them.)
Sep 13, 2009. 10:41 AMshyamiko says:
They're moreso "moon shoes", but they're clownish enough _
Sep 13, 2009. 11:26 AMshyamiko says:
here we go _
Sep 15, 2009. 5:21 PMshyamiko says:
I think it may prove challenging to wrestle in them, though they are surprisingly comfortable...
Sep 15, 2009. 12:54 PMseamster says:
"MY OTHER RIGHT." I got a "kick" out of that. These are pretty cool!
Aug 31, 2009. 12:50 PMjbrecken says:
Is there room inside for a toe-operated bicycle horn?
Aug 30, 2009. 4:50 PMTemplarix47 says:
It looks pretty fail to me.
Aug 30, 2009. 8:44 PMLithium Rain says:
You look pretty fail to me.
Aug 29, 2009. 11:51 PMSinAmos says:
These aren't "smart" shoes.
Aug 30, 2009. 11:52 AMLithium Rain says:
They look perfect for stomping some fragile male egos. ;D
Aug 30, 2009. 12:15 PMSinAmos says:
Yeah, I'm pretty sure some fragile male egos would break and rip these puppies up like broken glass. Fail-;)
Aug 30, 2009. 8:43 PMLithium Rain says:
Nonsense, mine are armor-plated...
Aug 30, 2009. 2:14 PMTemplarix47 says:
i dont get it
Aug 29, 2009. 10:44 PMkelseymh says:
Looks like my successor will have some mighty big shoes to fill...
Aug 30, 2009. 11:51 AMLithium Rain says:
Yes, sorry about that, I'm quite excited to be taking your old job though...
Aug 30, 2009. 7:11 AMGoodhart says:
you know what they say whoever THEY are: If the shoe fits, wear it.
Aug 30, 2009. 12:19 PMGoodhart says:
Here in the Cliche` United States, they say it often. Always sticking their big red nose into other people's business, too.
Aug 30, 2009. 11:30 AMYerboogieman says:
Sweet shoes, 'dad. ;-)
Aug 29, 2009. 8:29 PMLithium Rain says:
Oh, my.

These are awesome on so many levels at once! :D:D:D

And just when I think you can't possibly top the last one...
Aug 30, 2009. 7:04 AMll.13 says:
This is one clown that scares me.
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