Hand made shoes
« Previous EntriesHow do I clean hand made shoes?
Wednesday, January 20th, 2010So, how do you go about cleaning and polishing your hand made shoes? The first thing you need to do is to clean off any dirt of marks.
Using a light shoe brush, remove any mud or dirt on the leather, taking care not to brush too hard. Don’t use a hairbrush for this as they [...]
How do I care for hand made shoes?
Monday, January 18th, 2010Choosing your hand made shoes is only part of the story. Once you’ve bought them, you need to know how to look after them. After all, if you’ve just spent a fair sum on a good quality pair of handmade shoes, you want to make sure they’re going to last. Thankfully, caring for your new [...]
How are hand made shoes made?
Monday, January 11th, 2010Although most hand made shoes are made of leather, they can also be made of synthetic, canvas or other materials. Whilst these are often cheaper than leather, most people who want the quality that comes with well-made hand-crafted shoes know that there’s nothing like the feel and durability of real leather for your shoes. Whilst [...]
Should I buy Italian hand made shoes?
Thursday, January 7th, 2010As soon as you think of Italian hand made shoes, you think of style and quality. Italy has long been known for its fine shoes and clothing, and it still ranks above most of the world in fashion.
Having said that, many other countries have a fine reputation for craftsmanship, so it’s worth finding out if [...]
Why should I buy hand made shoes? Part 2, the advantages
Monday, January 4th, 2010OK, so in my last article, I gave you some reasons why you might not want to buy buy hand made shoes. In this article, I’m going to tell you why I think you should. As you’ll see, I think the advantages are far more convincing than the disadvantages.
So, here are my main reasons why [...]