Rajiv Surendra | Bespoke Shoe Making in Florence with Rajiv Surendra @rajivsurendra | Uploaded September 2024 | Updated October 2024, 1 hour ago.
Roberto Ugolini is a famed Florentine shoe maker practicing old-world techniques of the trade passed down through generations of family shoe-makers. Join Rajiv as he revisits the shop and craftspeople that custom-made a pair of Chelsea boots for him last year.


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★ TABLE OF CONTENTS ★
• 0:00 | Introduction to the Episode
• 0:21 | Arrival in Florence (Oltrarno district)
• 0:52 | Historical Background of Florence’s Artisans
• 1:30 | Meeting with Shoemaker Roberto Ugolini
• 2:17 | The Importance of Souvenirs and Craftsmanship
• 2:54 | Leather Goods and Shoe Craft in Florence
• 3:30 | Commissioning a Pair of Custom Boots
• 4:00 | The Process of Ordering Custom Shoes
• 4:22 | Measuring Feet for Custom Shoes
• 5:30 | The Importance of Foot Measurements for Fit
• 6:15 | The Role of Shoe Lasts in Custom Shoemaking
• 6:45 | Creating a Shoe Last Based on Measurements
• 7:30 | The Art of Fitting and Adjusting Shoes
• 8:00 | Comparing Couture to Shoe Making (Trial Shoes)
• 9:00 | Shoe Fitting Adjustments and Marking
• 9:50 | Roberto’s Expertise in Shoe Adjustments
• 10:10 | Introduction to Leather Selection for Boots
• 10:35 | Cutting Leather for a Custom Boot
• 11:00 | Importance of High-Quality Leather for Custom Shoes
• 11:50 | Preparing Leather for Stitching
• 12:30 | Lining the Interior of the Boot with Soft Leather
• 13:00 | The Role of Natural Leather in Comfort and Fit
• 13:50 | Hand-Stitching the Boot Components Together
• 14:45 | Attaching the Upper to the Last
• 15:30 | Hand-Stitching the Welt and Sole of the Boot
• 16:30 | The Art of Stitching a Shoe Sole by Hand
• 17:00 | Assembling and Gluing the Sole
• 18:00 | Crafting the Leather Heel for Balance
• 19:15 | Adjusting the Heel Height for the Perfect Fit
• 20:00 | Sanding the Leather for a Smooth Finish
• 20:45 | Showcasing Finished Shoes as Art
• 21:35 | The Shoemaking Competition: Small-Scale Replica
• 22:02 | Conclusion and Final Words

💡 TOPICS IN THIS VIDEO 💡
• Florence Artisanship
• Oltrarno District of Florence
• Custom Leather Goods
• Traditional Shoemaking
• Roberto Ugolini
• Leather Boots
• Foot Measurements for Shoes
• Handmade Shoes
• Leather Cutting Techniques
• Craftsmanship in Florence
• Shoe Lasts
• Shoe Fitting Process
• Artisan Workshops
• Trunk Shows by Roberto Ugolini
• Luxury Footwear
• Custom Footwear Experience
• Shoemaking Process
• Footwear Sculpting
• Shoe Adjustment Techniques
• Leather Selection for Shoes
• Vintage Leather
• Soft Calf Lining
• Natural Tanned Leather
• Hand-Stitched Footwear
• Custom Boot Construction
• Shoe Welt Stitching
• Heel Crafting
• Shoe Heel Balance
• Leather Sanding and Finishing
• Shoe Soles
• The Perfect Fit
• Bespoke Boots
• Unique Footwear Designs
• Shoe Artistry
• Shoemaking Competition

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