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Making Toe Puffs & Heel Counters
May 4, 2017
Heel counters and toe puffs sometimes called "stiffeners" are the leather parts which give the heel and toe structure in a shoe. These pieces in A.McDonald shoes are made from oak bark tanned belly or shoulder grade leather.
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Creating a customised last
May 4, 2017
All custom made shoes start with foot/leg measurements. The outline of the foot and corresponding measurements are drawn onto a sheet of paper. These measurements are then transferred to a last.
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Measurements and Sizing
May 4, 2017
The length of a foot is commonly defined as the distance between two parallel lines that are perpendicular to the foot and in contact with the most prominent toe and the most prominent part of the heel.
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How to Custom Fit a Pair of Shoes
May 4, 2017
One overlooked aspect of the fitting process is how do you measure the sensitivity of the foot. This can only be done through a series of fittings that show the true fit of the clients foot.
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CARE AND REPAIR OF YOUR SHOES
Apr 26, 2017
This is the first article in our ongoing series: "The Complete Shoemaking Process". The next entry in the series is about measurements and sizing.
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