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A fine shoe begins with a design drawn on paper and then onto tape which has been applied to a last (or shoe form). This step allows a shoemaker to work upon a 3D model.
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The last is a physical base upon which a shoe is constructed. Our lasts are shaped and sanded to allow for a better fit.
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After the design is drawn upon the last it is peeled off and flattened on another surface where its measurements will be manipulated to fit the outline of the foot and its movements.
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Our skilled craftsmen choose and trim the leather that will be used, following the patterns that were drawn from the lasts. The trimmed leather reflects the cutouts and notches that will be followed as the upper portion of the shoe is shaped around the last.
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The finished shoe comes together when the inner and outer portions are stitched together with the sacchetto. The sacchetto is the inner lining or sock that makes each pair of our shoes so comfortable. Other loose pieces of leather are sewn to match the patterns.
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After the many pieces are assembled like a jigsaw puzzle, the leather is eventually pulled over the last to create a final fit. When the last is removed, the fine leather is brushed and polished before it is shipped to you.