DIY Shoes

Shoes have absolutely nothing to do with quilting, but they are an extension of making clothing which is contemporary with quilting. Making shoes are a natural extension of wool felting. The first shoes were made of woven grass and wool felt. Inhabitants of very cold climates have worn wool felt shoes for centuries. Shoes were made with leather after the invention of the awl.

 
Mongolian shoes on the left. Russian shoes on the right.

 

Modern Norwegian quilted felt boots on the left. American slippers on the right.

1920s wool felt baby shoes with bead embroidery

 

Whimsical needle punched birds on a wire to the left and layered fashion colors on the right.

DIY Shoes

I've linked to all the resources you need for making your own modern shoes with felt, cotton, leather, suede or synthetics.

 

Wool felt insoles from AliExpress for $0.83 per pair in white or brown, US sizes 4.5-10.5.

Shearling sheepskin wool insoles from AliExpress for $3.01 per pair in US sizes 3-15.

Warm synthetic insoles from AliExpress for $2.58 per pair. US sizes 4-15.

Acrylic template for making leather flip-flops from AliExpress for $16.32 each in US sizes 5-11.

Gum rubber outsoles for knitted/crocheted shoes from AliExpress for $7.35 per pair in US sizes 5-15.

Rubber outsoles for hand knitted/crocheted shoes from AliExpress for $18.81 per pair. Colors are black, blue, gold, gray and green in US women's sizes 5-11.

Rubber outsoles for flats from AliExpress for $2.90 per pair. Black only. Cut to size.

Rubber outsoles for flats from AliExpress for $9.89 per pair. Colors are black, dark brown, khaki, natural and white. Cut to size.

Loafer outsoles from AliExpress for $18.81 per pair. Black only in US women's sizes 5-10.

Sandal outsoles from AliExpress for $24.50 per pair. Black only in US women's sizes 5-10.

Wedge outsoles from AliExpress for $24.51 per pair. Brown only in US women's sizes 5-11.

High heel outsoles from AliExpress for $25.90 per pair. Black only in US women's sizes 5-10.

Rubber outsoles for women's work boots from AliExpress for $25.46 per pair. Black or brown only in US women's sizes 5-9.

Rubber outsoles for men's sneakers from AliExpress for $30.10. Gray only in men's sizes 8.5-11.

Rubber outsoles for men's air cushion court shoes from AliExpress for $28.00. Black and white only in US men's sizes 7-13.

Rubber outsoles for men's casual shoes from AliExpress for $29.40. Brown only. US Men's sizes 7-12.

Rubber outsoles for men's outdoor shoes from AliExpress for $29.40. Brown over black only. US men's sizes 7-12.

Shoe glue for rubber or leather outsoles from AliExpress for $2.51.