I always make the prototypes to fit me. I don't do well in pointy lasts. They are not as blocky as it seems. they are on the same last as my profile picture.
Work continues on the Tarsal strap in between the stuff we do for money. This is Alyssa Lenell the Queen of the 31-15 watch for her she is going to be one of the great bespoke shoemakers of the future.
O Sullivan heels went away in the early 70's There is a company that uses a few of the old molds to make new heels but not that type I have a few NOS of them but in smaller sizes. The style is 1960s. I had a similar pair in high school.
There is a fellow in your neck of the woods named Janne Melkerson who is one of the best shoe makers in the world. He also takes in students.
I will be putting them in the line. I always make the first pair for me to see how they work out.
I liked these so much decided to make a pair.
Papperskatt Beautiful boots. The hardest boots to pattern are a button flap Balmoral. Any balmoral is degrees above other foot wear in difficulty to master.
Toe spring is built into the last. Toe spring is the difference between where the ball of the foot touches and how high above the floor the bottom of the last is under the end of the toe. It has nothing to do with how the shoe is lasted or the pattern. For example the shoe above is well...
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