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A Shoemaker's blog... or something like that

MarcellHUN

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thanks! From Tirana, Albania? What do you do there? We are not so far...
 

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yes not so far, Iv been in Budapest some years agoe, gorgeous city. The old part riverside is so amazing mayby I liked that much cos i was on vacation with my beloved ex girlfriend and so came out one of the most memorable week... anyway anyone can notice that the people out ther got style
 

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Originally Posted by Fishball
I want to order some sole leather from a supplier, but I dont understand what they said in the quotation, what exactly it means "10-11 FS $180- 10Pkg" and "25 WOS $90- Box-20"

Anybody helps?


10-11 is the sole thickness in Irons and FS = fullsoles..I'm assuming that the $180 for 10 pairs
of fullsoles and wos is for womens...not sure about box 20
Hope this helps.
 

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Marcel,
What type of inseaming thread do you use? I am asking this because I have read somewhere that the traditional linen thread is not as good as it used to be, hence, a lot of bespoke shoemakers switched to polyester. What is you view on this matter? Stronger shoe or "˜purer' shoe?

Cheers
Eck
 

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I think there is no problem with the linen thread waxed correctly. Actually those thread has some advantages comparing with the polyester. I have a pair of 60-70 years old shoes - no problem with the thread..

Something else.. I know it is not what you call elegant.. actually just the opposite. But warm, comfy and made from 100% natural materials. Would you buy it?

I made them for myself, when I realised how much I hate the slippers which I can wear 3 weeks long. I bought a piece of lamb skin with fur on, and made it. Feedback please!

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hadamulletonce

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Originally Posted by MarcellHUN
I think there is no problem with the linen thread waxed correctly. Actually those thread has some advantages comparing with the polyester. I have a pair of 60-70 years old shoes - no problem with the thread..

Something else.. I know it is not what you call elegant.. actually just the opposite. But warm, comfy and made from 100% natural materials. Would you buy it?

I made them for myself, when I realised how much I hate the slippers which I can wear 3 weeks long. I bought a piece of lamb skin with fur on, and made it. Feedback please!

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A very warm looking pair of slippers. nice!
 

MarcellHUN

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Working on a DVD.. I decided to make a DVD for beginners about shoemaking. Here are some pictures:
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I just post--- maybe someone is interested here..
 

lpresq

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When are you going to begin selling RTW? Cost?
 

MarcellHUN

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I can tell you the cost, but not the exact date yet. RTW will start at 450 euros MTO at 550. I wtill work on some details, so I would need more time. I hope not too much.. Thanks for understanding!
 

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