Thread: Need help with my Hoofs

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This year I am going to be Pan (half man/ half goat) I have most of the costume down but I don't know what to do about hoof feet. I have seen some examples online using high heels but that just ins't going to work on my gianormous size 13 feet...plus ...heels? comon..

what can I do to disguise my big shoes as big hoofs?

This looks doable and fairly cheap:

YouTube - Making costume hooves, fit for a faun

Originally Posted by Urshag

This looks doable and fairly cheap:

Thanks, can't look at it from here (work) I'll take a look when I get home.

Originally Posted by churchofsubgenius

This year I am going to be Pan (half man/ half goat) I have most of the costume down but I don't know what to do about hoof feet. I have seen some examples online using high heels but that just ins't going to work on my gianormous size 13 feet...plus ...heels? comon..

what can I do to disguise my big shoes as big hoofs?

I'd say take matching fur down the back to the bottom of the heel, and then drape over most of the front of the shoe. Paint a shadow on each shoe that gives the illusion of the cleft in a hoof. Cheap, functional, comfortable.

Or maybe just buy these for $30. (The same site has them in gray for Satyr.)

Well to hold you over till then here is the description of the video:

This is my third attempt in making a set of hooves. They made from my favorite pair of comfortable wedge sandals, and are very durable.

materials used:
wire screening(used for screening windows)
clay to temperarily hold wire in place
paper mache' with wallpaper paste
car bondo
filler primer
acrylic paint
krylon satin finish clearcoat
fur

And a picture of the video at the start and the end.

along the lines of what valkryie posted i offer these - Adult Hairy Beast Legs - Animal Costume Accessories - 151015BSC

if you are more of a build it yourselfer; there are these
Hooves: Armature front. by ~judifur on deviantART
Hooves: Armature back by ~judifur on deviantART
the next ones you have to click the picture to move ahead....
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HoofTut1

if you are going for true goat style you'll want a split hoof.

good luck this sounds like an awesome costume idea!

Thanks everyone for your contributions, I don't think I have the balls out approach most of these makers have. The giant clogs are a great idea but getting some in a mens size 13 would mean I would have to buy them from a female Russian wrestler.
I am thinking I am going to try to form them from that thin black craft foam stuff.....even at 11 x 17 I might need 2 for each foot but it might pull off the illusion well enough.

Here is my poor Paint illustration.

Is there any sort of drag queen or transgender population in Michigan? If so, there will be high heel shoes in your size! This site is kinda pricey, but I bet you could find a place that sells for less. All Heels For Men: Shoes
Trick is learning to walk in those f*ckers!

Originally Posted by dustin2dust

Is there any sort of drag queen or transgender population in Michigan? If so, there will be high heel shoes in your size! This site is kinda pricey, but I bet you could find a place that sells for less. All Heels For Men: Shoes
Trick is learning to walk in those f*ckers!

If there is > I'm not on the invite list. I assume there's a population somewhere mixed in here but since the Detroit area is not known for their fashion scene I would bet that there is no parade.
I found a template online for hooves (cut from material) so I am probably going to go for pleather glued to foam shoe covers...the "bent leg" look might be beyond my resources.
I have enough trouble walking after half a night at the party I go to...heels? I would be putng my horns drywall in no time.

Ferndale and royal oak Michigan has a lot gay parades. Try Noir leather too, all the weirdos and freaks shop there.