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Showcasing the Patina Potential of Kudu
We've had the Bliskavka Boot in Kudu on people's feet for a while now, so I wanted to share some pics I got of how this beautiful leather ages. The...
Showcasing the Patina Potential of Kudu
We've had the Bliskavka Boot in Kudu on people's feet for a while now, so I wanted to share some pics I got of how this beautiful leather ages. The...
Designing the Vishivanka Boot
It’s fascinating to reflect on how an idea takes shape. I recently launched a new boot for my small shop-made ready to wear line, it incorporates traditional Ukrainian embroidery (called...
Designing the Vishivanka Boot
It’s fascinating to reflect on how an idea takes shape. I recently launched a new boot for my small shop-made ready to wear line, it incorporates traditional Ukrainian embroidery (called...
Making a Cowboy Boot
A guide to making a pair of cowboy boots from start to finish.
Making a Cowboy Boot
A guide to making a pair of cowboy boots from start to finish.
Making an Engineer Boot
One of my shoe making goals has been to make every style of shoe and boot. Once you know the basics on how to make a derby, oxford, and boot,...
Making an Engineer Boot
One of my shoe making goals has been to make every style of shoe and boot. Once you know the basics on how to make a derby, oxford, and boot,...
Making a Slipper and Loafer Pattern
Making a Loafer Pattern This is another iteration of the basic pattern making method that I use. I will document the process of making a loafer, but it should work for...
Making a Slipper and Loafer Pattern
Making a Loafer Pattern This is another iteration of the basic pattern making method that I use. I will document the process of making a loafer, but it should work for...
Shoe Tear Down and Rebuild
So for the past year or so a friend and I have been working on getting a small shoe brand up and running. I enjoy making shoes, but I don’t...
Shoe Tear Down and Rebuild
So for the past year or so a friend and I have been working on getting a small shoe brand up and running. I enjoy making shoes, but I don’t...