Austro-Hungarian school of shoemaking - Page 65

you're welcome

it's about the correct tension, har har. you did a great job, thanks again.

btw, i was wondering where the damaged knob is. now, i know, zoing.

husch, husch to sleep.

in the vass thread arised a question about arch support.

i find it more appropriate to answer it here and i'm admittedly a big fan of it.

i'll only explain my rather primitive diy-version which suffices for myself. non OCD.

basically it's nothing else than an insole which is adapted to my needs.

in my case i use the full sockliner, which is mandatory in all of my shoes.

i glue the sockliner on a thin layer of cork, which is purposedly used for flooring. i buy it in a diy-store.

then i cut a pattern for the arch support and put/glue it in place. been there, done that, works.

the pattern can also be from a piece of leather. i've done that too. makes no difference, imo.

it's no rocket science.

over all the excitement, we should stick with the facts, imo.

tbh, this is not the most elegant version of a rubber sole and the toe taps are not flushed. this is an optical illusion due to the rough surface.

nonetheless, this shoe represents seventy years of knowledge and skills from a dedicated shoemaker.

this pair is one of the two rotating pairs from my cause "operation paprika" stateside as try on pairs. you can compare it to the "tie swap box", if you will.

the reason behind is - a pair of shoes, a single piece, which is made for another person to his personal specifications needs a bit more explanation than from a rtw serial production, imo. however it is not impossible to find the right foot for them. this is not a beginners task from both sides. mine and the interested party. it requires a portion of trust and flexibility.

the procedure is quite simple, i kick it off to an interested party and when it is a match, we close the deal.

i may ask all interested parties not to abuse the forum rules as this is not a B&S thread. all inquiries can be announced in the faq thread and i'll get back to you. thank you for your understanding.

this particular pair went to philly and made an appearance at lufty's law office. it went to the wine-consulting business of slewfoot and now hit the suburbs of chicago at burton's home.

it's an EU 43.5/44, wood pegged construction with rubber sole. stacked heel with a topy. the last is comparable to the F-last in a narrow width.

burton, i'm afraid this is impossible.

i will try to give an overview to my approach to the whole shoe topic. we're talking abot a time span of seventeen years and it's a very personal story.

certainly, i will share anecdotes and stories as i promised. this is on of the purposes of this thread. a place to exchange knowledge and experiences around all things regarding shoes, especially of Austrian-Hungarian origin, and in general. i want to keep it open with a specific focus to AH.

also, i don't see it as my thread. it's a playground for interested people with a friendly atmosphere.

to be continued...

the second pair is waiting in San Francisco with fellow member Urban Composition.



that's what he told me.

The shoes are solid, that's for sure - seemingly impenetrable to physical elements. The heel is very snug, which is awesome - it hugs the ball of my foot almost like a second sock, and yet strangely enough it's not tight at all. Just perfect. The toe box feels roomy but flat - my toes splay out comfortably, but since there is no extraneous overhead, they lay flat when walking (at least on carpet, for 30 seconds). The arch is just right - enough for pleasant support, but not too much as to be noticeably harsh.

A perfect shoe, for a size US 9.5 or 10. Too big for me, but perfect for a longer foot smile.gif

make up your own mind, please.

you're welcome.

every (dress)shoe needs a frame. otherwise it would fall apart.

wheeling is a decorative thing, nothing constructional.

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bottom works



at the bench



a decent man

i'm not sure i understand this question.