leather sandals - all the parts ready to be put together

Shoe Making at the Make Den

I’ve been taking a leather sandal making class at The Make Den here in Toronto for the past few weeks. Every once in a while, as I was concentrating on cutting or bevelling or skiving or some other task that was causing major repetitive strain (my right middle finger has been numb for two days), I’d suddenly think: I’m making SHOES. I’m MAKING shoes! I’M making … Continue reading Shoe Making at the Make Den

Lori B.June 23, 2016July 23, 20173 Comments

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3D Printed Shoes. Yes, I said 3D Printed Shoes!

Attention all fellow shoe-problem sufferers (including those who carry bags from Browns that say “Yes, I have a shoe problem. No, I don’t need help.”): You’re about to have a 3D printer problem. Have you seen some of the designs for 3D printed shoes? They’ve been kicking around for a couple of years (see what I did there?) but I thought it was worth sharing … Continue reading 3D Printed Shoes. Yes, I said 3D Printed Shoes!

Lori B.August 29, 2014June 25, 20162 Comments