Factory Shoemaking in the 1930's

This is a wonderful video about the process and all the different stages. How much time and effort was taken to make a noble shoe in the 1930's. A real insight. Style never goes out of fashion.

Shoemaking Process

Take a look at the process of shoe making, which is quiet an artist craft. Here are some videos that show just how complex, time consuming and artist the whole process is.

Here is a sneaker being handcrafted.

And this video is about the process of a dress shoe.

First Attempt at the Patina Technique

Here is my first attempt at the Patina Shoe in Blue. I think I need a little more working on this technique but it was a whole lot of fun in the trying. What is interesting is that it really matters about the quality of the leather and how this magical living material lends itself to all kinds of treatments but the important thing is to understand the movement of the shoe and the gradual process of applying the dyes, creams and the polish. This was a great experience and I can see I can only get better.

Onwards and upwards.

This was a complete mess, an utter disaster but an interesting learning process. The dyes and polish started coming away from the shoe revealing the previous black shoe beneath. My efforts were too impatient and the shoe paid me back for that. I have to strip everything back with nail polish remover and start right from the beginning, allowing appropriate time for each phase. The secret is to do 5 per week, one on each day so you are then have shoes to work on throughout the week.

Mike Wilson | the Jazzman

This is Mike Wilson from Washington, USA. The "Jazzman" - this SHINER can make the shoes sing like a perfect Blue Note Quartet. Now this is what I'm looking for in my SHINE. Wonderful theatre with the brushes and no gloves...the Naked Shine....Perfect.

Andaluz Boot - The Stencil

This is great way to enhance any boring boot...

Air Jordon's Customized

Here is exceptional work on an Air Jordon 11 from the Artist "SUPREME" - Superb work.

Patina on Shoe

Here is an excellent example of the process of creating the Patina Shoe.

I really liked watching this..