Stage 1
The initial part of the process is cutting out the various pieces that make up the shoe.
The initial part of the process is cutting out the various pieces that make up the shoe.
Stage 2
Next the pieces that make up the uppers are glued and stitched together, adding eyelets and other fastenings.
Next the pieces that make up the uppers are glued and stitched together, adding eyelets and other fastenings.
Stage 3
Next the sole runners are glued together. Then the uppers are glued to the runners and stitched.
Next the sole runners are glued together. Then the uppers are glued to the runners and stitched.
Stage 4
The soles are then glued to the bottom, any excess is cut off, and the shoe is buffed to achieve a smooth finish.
The soles are then glued to the bottom, any excess is cut off, and the shoe is buffed to achieve a smooth finish.
Stage 5
The final process is to steam and put the lasts in the shoe and leave overnight. This gives the shoe its correct finished shape.
The final process is to steam and put the lasts in the shoe and leave overnight. This gives the shoe its correct finished shape.
