Author Archives: reidelrod

Some recent work on a seamless wholecut ^before shine; v after shine   Finished a pair for a female client a while back but forgot to post! And coming soon is a black calf w/ python skin gladiator oxford, we … Continue reading →

Dark Brown Calf Wholecut with Sidelacing. English Welted and Navy Blue Waist + Sole Edge ^Outdoor defused lighting ^Outdoor direct sunlight ^Indoor defused lighting Enjoy how the colors change based on the lighting

Closing the upper Lasting The first stitch. Extra lasting allowance for the waist but a bit much…

Before I make a final shoe I make trial fitters to test the fit, shape, and pattern of the shoe. I make mine by using lower grade leathers and just doing cemented construction (no welts the uppers are only glued … Continue reading →

I am finishing a shoe right now and the customer wears their toes out quickly. Solution? Metal toe plates. But it preparation to make the plates flush with the sole and keep the stitches protected.   Nice even stitches are … Continue reading →

Although the sole finish is walked off pretty quickly it can still be nice to have it a short period. A close up of the toes and welt finishing

Last post I mentioned that I had been working long and hard on a design for a customer. Well here it is; an art deco inspired oxford in a smooth grey calf and red linings. I doubt I will ever … Continue reading →

^Freshly welted, welted freshly The welt is trimmed to the rough shape of the sole. I have always wanted to make a balmoral sidelace…. And another sole prepped for the my favorite garden variety English welt with beveled waist. The … Continue reading →

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 →