I was delighted to get this commission to make a pair of strapped black-on-black shoes with a heel lift and stiffener. Black on black makes for such a clean finish to the opening, subdued, but certainly noticeable. I strongly recommend binding for all, not just because it helps reinforce...
SAILER JOSEF
The original had a heel lift as well as a toe lift that were both pegged and sewn on. In this case, the request was just for pegging. Note that the heel lift for these shoes is curved slightly, consistent with period pieces. Holes are punched and the shoes are finished! With the sc...
This is the Speedcat Mid, a beautifully imbalanced shoe that falls very much in line with the current zeal for boxing-style sneakers. Personally, I find this stuff unreliable — low-top shoes typically prove more popular than high- or mid-top shoes due to their stylistic versatility — but ...