MANUFACTURING
 

Taking Measurements

We always measure both feet. It's simply because usually left and right foot are of size.
In case we face any sympotoms of orthopedic deformations, we suggest preparing of carefully crafted inside of a shoe.
Of course we give considerations to all Your remarks koncerning the shape of your future shoes or boots.

Fitting Lasts

The wooden lasts are each and every time throughtfully made for every client.
We use carefully selected hornbeam wood.
The preliminary forming takes place using turning lathe. After that, our shhoemaking master makes the final touches using only a file.
The filal results of several people's work depends on precision and accuracy of these efforts.

Cutting Uppers

Finished lasts along with leather chosen by client are given to another craftsman - called "kamasznik" [camashnic]
His work is to cut al the elements with which the shoe is to be made. After stitching all the elements must fit perfectly.

Tacking

The very essence of shoemaker's work begins here. Wet uppers are stretched on lasts and tacked.
After that the craftsman stitches special leather belt, which connects tacked upper with the lining and the sole. Later on, they stitch layers of the sole to the uppers.

Stitching

In order to ensure durability, for sole stitching we use flax yarn, which we roll into strong thread and cover with beeswax.Into both ends of almost 3 meters long thread, we screw in a wild boar bristle - it makes the stitching more threadablethrough leather layers of the soles.

Heel Hammering

After the sole leather is dried enough, we have to build the heels. In case of men's shoes the heels are made of several layers of hardened leather, which are glued and hammered together with wooden pegs.

Final Touches

Now the shoe is ready for final adjustments. The final shape is given to all edges, heels and underside of the shoe. To do that we use a knife, a file and sandpaper.
After that, leather is dyed to match the client's expectstions. The leather is also made waterproof and shine. To do that, we use specially designed tools which are warmed up to needed temperature.
After the last action, the shoes with lasts inside are put aside for even several days - so that they would dry.

Polishing

Before final cleaning and polishing, the model lasts are taken off - into their place we put special wooden lasts.To make calf leater a high and persistant gloss, we use traditional shoe polish in metal cans. In the last phase of polishing we add small quantities of water. For goat and reptile leathers we use dyeing cremes - but in these cases without water.

We invite you to learn of the ways of care for your shoes.