MAKE YOUR OWN SHOES

I’ve been teaching shoemaking for nearly fifteen years, and in that time have made and developed hundreds of different kinds of shoes. In these private classes, I offer individual design styles that can be applied to a variety of construction techniques. My prices for each class are based off of the chosen construction technique, not the upper design.

Browse the various upper design styles and construction techniques listed below and choose your selection! If you don’t find exactly what you’re looking for, feel free to contact me directly with questions … otherwise choose a style and reserve a class today!

I offer a variety of uppers; from classic dress shoes like oxfords and derby’s to hiking and work boots to slippers, slides and sneakers. Click HERE to see a selection of the most common styles. All of these can be easily paired with one of the available Constructions listed below.

There are over 30 methods for attaching an upper to a sole! I focus on 5 of the most common; English Welted, Lasted Lined Stitch-down, Internal Stitch-down, Turn-shoe, Cemented and Moccasin. Click HERE to explore them.