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    Shoemaking Techniques and Traditions--"...these foolish things..."

    How can one puncture thick leather with a hog bristle? Wouldn't it be too flexible?
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    Antonio Meccariello Shoes

    10 months in the making, but here are mine.
  3. JermynStreet

    Shoemaking Techniques and Traditions--"...these foolish things..."

    Why not have aluminum nails? They don't rust, are light, and are strong.
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    Shoemaking Techniques and Traditions--"...these foolish things..."

    Is it possible to do a blind welt around an entire shoe? I know this is the preferred method of welting for a bespoke shoe's waist, but why don't more shoemakers prefer blind welts around the front part of the shoe?
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    Antonio Meccariello Shoes

     Update: Antonio emailed me back; he said in Italian toe spring is called "Camminata"
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    Antonio Meccariello Shoes

    Can any of my Italian friends help me out? I am trying to explain to Antonio that I want a little more toe spring in my Aurum pair he is making for me; does anyone know how to translate this concept into Italian? Thanks much in advance.
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    Antonio Meccariello Shoes

    Is it full grain?
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    Shoemaking Techniques and Traditions--"...these foolish things..."

     Thanks for your answer. How would sewing through several layers of hard leather even be physically possible with the technology of the 18th century at a relatively high spi? What technique was used? Were their needles and awls hard enough not to bend under the pressure? Sheffield steel is...
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    Shoemaking Techniques and Traditions--"...these foolish things..."

     Again, DWF, thanks.
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    Shoemaking Techniques and Traditions--"...these foolish things..."

    On the topic of pegs, I noticed that shoemaker Antonio Meccariello is particularly disdainful of pegs, especially in the waist (See https://www.instagram.com/p/6aaFjOxA3q/?taken-by=a.meccariello&hl=en) . I know DWF prefers using pegs. What are the arguments for and against use of pegs?
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    Antonio Meccariello Shoes

    I am finalizing my Aurum order with Antonio, and wanted some input on leather choices. To the people who have ordered Aurums, can you comment on the different leathers? I am currently slated to have Annonay leather with a chestnut finish, but am curious about baby box calf and Ilcea. I don't...
  12. JermynStreet

    Japanese Shoes: Bespoke & RTW Super Thread

    What type of leather/which tannery was used on the Main d'Or shoes? Absolutely stunning!
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    Shoemaking Techniques and Traditions--"...these foolish things..."

    What is the most challenging shoe design to make for an experienced maker? When experienced cordwainers are evaluating other cordwainers' work, what details do you focus on to determine if the maker has the "right stuff?"
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    Antonio Meccariello Shoes

    Just got a test photo, as well. Looks like Antonio was working hard this Christmas.
  15. JermynStreet

    St. Crispin's Appreciation Thread

     He's back!!
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