Monthly Archives: August 2013

Here is a small bit about preparation for an English welt with beveled waist: Insole “blocked” to the last. I use a combination of nails and stretch medical bandage to snug the leather to the last. Cut to shape Cut … Continue reading →

When a shoemaker completes an English welt they have multiple options about how to attach the heel. It can be glued and nailed, or pegged, or stitched multiple ways without a welt, or welted continuing around the whole shoe. I … Continue reading →