Certainly the most popular style of lace-up shoe, an Oxford shoe is a style of leather shoe with enclosed lacing. Oxford shoes are traditionally constructed of leather and were historically…
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A moccasin is a shoe traditionally made of deerskin or other soft leather, consisting of a sole and sides made of one piece of leather, stitched together at the top,…
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Suede shoes can be easily ruined if not cleaned properly. Follow these simple steps to keep them looking their best: Step 1: Once the suede is dry take a clean,…
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Instead of the upper leather turning underneath the insole like more common constructions, the Veldtschoen turns outwards and is stitched directly to the mid-sole. The advantages of this are a…
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Blake construction is the bread and butter of the Italian shoe industry. Although Italian shoe manufacturers use a dizzying array of construction techniques, probably more good-quality shoes are made using…
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The Bradshaw and Lloyd Collection: In the old days a gentleman expected to spend one week’s salary on a pair of decent shoes. He would then expect them to last…
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The Strike: In February 1859, the manufacturers of Northampton issued a statement confirming the shoemakers worst fears: machines to close shoe uppers were to be introduced: The reaction of the…
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Fighting the onset of mechanisation Trickers shoes had already been established by 1829. In November 1857, the shoemakers held a meeting to discuss the introduction of machinery in the production…
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