LEATHER HAND CRAFTED FOOT WARE: Our method of shoemaking has changed very little over the last century. The traditional methods used then are in our eyes still the best.
Initially our shoemaker will take careful measurements and outline drawings of your feet. From these we will make wooden lasts around which your shoes will be made. At the first meeting you can also choose the design, shape, leather and colour of the shoe you desire.
Our materials range from the finest Italian calf, the softest nappa (goat) to the exquisite shell cordovan. All soles are made from vegetable tanned Rendenbach leather, to date we have found no better material anywhere in the world.
Throughout each stage we will of course offer professional guidance on all these matters.
The next stage of the process involves the patterns for your shoes being made into paper forms to work out the exact shape of the final design. From the paper form the leather pieces are then hand cut to match exactly. At this stage any decorative work and stitching is carried out on the uppers.
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