Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 days ago
People think lasting is always the same process, but it is not! Proper lasting changes entirely depending on your footwear construction, your shoe last, and your leather.
The goal is to stretch the upper tightly using pincers—never your hands!—so there are zero gaps before sole making. But how you last a classic beginner's shoe is completely different from the heavy tension required for an authentic, hand-welted Cowboy boot on a western last.
I am a bespoke shoemaker and a creator. I make shoes, and I share my exact working process with my students. If you want to learn the proper way to make shoes, learn from people who actually make shoes!
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People think lasting is always the same process, but it is not! Proper lasting changes entirely depending on your footwear construction, your shoe last, and your leather.
The goal is to stretch the upper tightly using pincers—never your hands!—so there are zero gaps before sole making. But how you last a classic beginner's shoe is completely different from the heavy tension required for an authentic, hand-welted Cowboy boot on a western last.
I am a bespoke shoemaker and a creator. I make shoes, and I share my exact working process with my students. If you want to learn the proper way to make shoes, learn from people who actually make shoes!
#shoemakingprocess #cordwainer #shoemakingcourse #vegtanleather #patternmaking #shoelast #shoedesign #handcraftedshoes #customshoes #leathercraft #shoemaking #shoemaker #handmadecrafts #leatherworkshop #shoemakingcoursesonline #shoemakingworkshop #craftsmanship #leathercrafts #bespoke #leatherworkshop
![3 Most Common Mistakes In Sandal Making [Shoemaker Knowledge 101]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/JtqkNVN8xq4/mqdefault.jpg "3 Most Common Mistakes In Sandal Making [Shoemaker Knowledge 101]
In this video, I will show you the three most common mistakes beginners—and not only beginners—make when crafting sandals. People who dont truly understand how to make shoes make these errors all the time. These mistakes will completely ruin how your sandals look, and even more importantly, they will ruin the comfort of wearing them.
I see these same mistakes repeating themselves with students all the time because they just dont understand the basics of how footwear construction actually works. That is why I am sharing this directly from my workshop to you. As a professional, solo bespoke shoemaker, I am going to show you exactly how I work, what you need to know, and what you must avoid. You can only understand these details through real experience, knowledge, and hands-on skills.
If you want to learn how it is done correctly, learn from people who actually make shoes!
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Do you have any questions about these sandal-making techniques? Leave a comment below!
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