mph57
Well-Known Member
- Joined
- Jul 28, 2018
- Messages
- 87
- Reaction score
- 516
2020 shoe revival challenge. Here are my initial thoughts (taking into account follies and successes from the first two).
Ground rules:
1. 6 months to complete the work;
2. No monetary limit, but shoes must need revival;
3. Emphasize work of enthusiasts rather than amateur cobbler (e.g. reviving leather, rather than say replacing a sole).
Initial phase of competition:
Popular voting. Some cobblers will be offering prizes to encourage voting.
Final phase of competition:
Top 10-15 move on to final round. A panel of judges will then pick top 3 finishers.
--------------------------------
I think the above format will draw back enthusiasts. And encourage participation in the voting round. Once the popularity contest ends, it will be up to the panel. Kind of like a jury trial, and then appeal to the Supreme Court. Yeah. I like that.
Your thoughts, criticisms, and feedback will always be appreciated.
I think one way to bring the enthusiasts back would be to have the shoe revived/restored to it's original condition only....meaning no re-heels, no re-soles, no dying/burnishing the shoe. Only the uppers and the heel/sole sidings revived...similar to how David VCleat or CWOyaji revive their shoes. That would present the opportunity for a lot of the individuals on this forum to participate. If you want to go "all in" with the shoe re-dying, burnishing, re-heeling etc...make that a separate category for the semi-pros. Kind of like two categories (1) "Basic Restore" (to original condition) and (2) "Anything goes" (change the shoe any way you like).
Last edited: