These are some of the cork midsoles for the prototype shoes – and those are the three pairs of scissors that have hurt my wrist, hurt my thumb and given me a blister while I’ve been cutting them out. Ouch!
I’ve discovered that scissors are easier (for me) than a knife, for making a nice clean cut and leaving my fingertips intact.
The cork itself is in the form of floor tiles. They’re 4mm thick, nice and dense, and will eventually mould a little to the shape of your feet as you wear the shoes. They’re also much easier to store than enormous great sheets of shoemaking cork, and I can take advantage of discount days at local DIY stores.
Speaking of which… I’m off to Wickes, to give my poor old hands a break from cutting, and to buy myself a stronger pair of scissors!