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A-Z Index
Types of Shoe
Oxford Shoe
Derby Shoe
Brogue Shoe
Monk Shoe
Boat Shoe
Chelsea Boot
Spectator or Co-respondant Shoe
Apron Tie Shoe
Slip-on Shoe
Wholecut Shoe
Size and Fit
Healthcare for your Shoes!
Lacing
Cleaning your Shoes
Hints, Tips and Materials
Everyday Shoe Care
Tender Loving Shoe Care
Cleaning Suede and Nubuck
Spectator/Co-respondant Shoe Care
Shoe Trees and Horns
Shoe Repairs
What to do when your shoes get a soaking
What’s in a Shoe?
Upper
Welt and Sole
Inside – the hidden bits!
Leather Types
Calf Leather/Full Grain Leather
Corrected Leather
Waxy/Waxed/Greasy Leather
Suede and Nubuck
Patent Leather
Distressed Leather
Embossed Grain Leather
Tanning
(Goodyear) Welted Construction
Cemented Construction
Design
Lasts
Skiving
Commando sole
Shoemaking Step-by Step
Choosing Leather
Clicking
Broguing/Gimping
Backings and Lining Added
Closing
Steam Room
Sole assembled – Rib sewn in place
Heels Assembled
Upper Lasted (Moulded) and Boots Blocked
Welting
Fit shank and cork (or other) filling in sole
Rough rounding and stitching to the welt
Sole Finishing
Burnishing (old)
Socks Inserted (Insole)
Polishing, Quality Control and on to your feet!
Custom/Bespoke Shoes
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