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The Desert boot: A complete guide
18 Thg 8, 2019
An icon of generations, the desert boot has become a staple of men's wardrobes across the globe. So how do you take care of them? What are the defining features of this design? And where does it even come from?
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What are the right business shoes?
7 Thg 7, 2019
In this guide, we take a look at the most prominent men's business shoes and lead you through the associated expectations of each style. What should you wear to work an event and casual Friday drinks? Should you keep it relaxed or formal? We will investigate fine leathers and soles for dancing, your complete guide to choosing the best men's business shoes.
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What goes into a pair of hand made shoes?
25 Thg 6, 2019
In developing the shoes design, the Shoemaker starts by drawing a pattern. From the last, the pattern is drawn of the upper, heel, sole, insole and stiffeners – creating a two dimensional replica of the final shoe.
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Types of leather for high quality shoes
28 Thg 5, 2019
Men’s classic shoes are diverse in style and use, thus demanding different leathers for different occasions. Here we break down our favourite leathers for better understanding of their unique characteristics.
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THE ECONOMICS OF FEET
30 Thg 3, 2019
Your feet are probably one of your most overlooked valuables. This week on The Money we drop our gaze to these underappreciated extremities whose job is only getting harder as you get older and fatter. How much are they worth to you? And how much would spend for the right shoes?
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Men's boots and classic shoes
6 Thg 8, 2018
Are you looking to invest in a pair of quality boots but don't know where to get started in selecting a pair? We have put together a great guide on the best men's boots. Which leather? What style? What to look for in quality? Read on to have all your questions answered.
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The maker's mark
15 Thg 5, 2018
“I don’t see what I do as a just a trade, I see it as building a community” says shoemaker Andrew McDonald as he works a bit of leather, his hands smoothing the material that almost melts in its obedience.
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About the Shoemaking Process
8 Thg 12, 2017
Welcome to part 1 of our tutorial series which shares our process for making handcrafted shoes.
Finding the right leather for your shoes is an ongoing quest.
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Step by step guide: patternmaking
8 Thg 12, 2017
Pattern making is the process of drawing on the last and making the pattern pieces for the upper, heel, sole, insole and stiffeners. The first step in making the upper pattern is to create a forme which is a blueprint of the last size, shape and heel.
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VEGETABLE VS CHROME TANNING
7 Thg 12, 2017
While vegetable tanned leather does take longer to produce, in a process requiring the care of skilled craftsmen, making for a more expensive product, the tradition and handmade process add to the richness and the exclusivity of vegetable tanned leather.
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Chestnut tanned soles, insoles and stiffeners
1 Thg 12, 2017
Chestnut tanned soles create a richer darker coloured sole leather, tanned with hardwood chestnut extract. The soles are tanned for a longer period in the tan to improve durability resistance and edge finishing.
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Making Toe Puffs & Heel Counters
4 Thg 5, 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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