Lasted shoes are how most manufactured shoes are made.  A last is a foot form that is essentially wrapped with leather to determine the size and style.  Then a welt and a sole are installed to finish.  I make it sound simple but there are over 150 steps to patterning and making a lasted shoe.  (more…)

Lasted shoes are how most manufactured shoes are made.  A last is a foot form that is essentially wrapped with leather to determine the size and style.  Then a welt and a sole are installed to finish.  I make it sound simple but there are over 150 steps to patterning and making a lasted shoe.  (more…)

Lasted shoes are how most manufactured shoes are made.  A last is a foot form that is essentially wrapped with leather to determine the size and style.  Then a welt and a sole are installed to finish.  I make it sound simple but there are over 150 steps to patterning and making a lasted shoe.  (more…)

Lasted shoes are how most manufactured shoes are made.  A last is a foot form that is essentially wrapped with leather to determine the size and style.  Then a welt and a sole are installed to finish.  I make it sound simple but there are over 150 steps to patterning and making a lasted shoe.  (more…)

Lasted shoes are how most manufactured shoes are made.  A last is a foot form that is essentially wrapped with leather to determine the size and style.  Then a welt and a sole are installed to finish.  I make it sound simple but there are over 150 steps to patterning and making a lasted shoe.  (more…)

Lasted shoes are how most manufactured shoes are made.  A last is a foot form that is essentially wrapped with leather to determine the size and style.  Then a welt and a sole are installed to finish.  I make it sound simple but there are over 150 steps to patterning and making a lasted shoe.  (more…)

18 Hr Class In this class, you’ll make a ballet flat or a simple slip-on loafer. The cost of the class includes choices of leather to use for your shoes and a few styles of soles. We will provide the patterns and the lasts to use in class. Class size is limited to 4 students.  (more…)

18 Hr Class In this class, you’ll make a ballet flat or a simple slip-on loafer. The cost of the class includes choices of leather to use for your shoes and a few styles of soles. We will provide the patterns and the lasts to use in class. Class size is limited to 4 students.  (more…)