Four steps of leather shoes customization

1. Shoe last

The shoe last is like a "model" for the foot. Modern shoe last design technology is closely related to various disciplines such as ergonomics and sports mechanics. The shoe last is a three-dimensional presentation of the size and proportion of the foot. It perfectly and symmetrically reproduces the appearance of each person's feet from an anatomical point of view, and establishes the unique aesthetic characteristics of the shoe in the subsequent shoe-making steps. It is consistent with the entire shoe. The structure of the shoe—including the precision machining process of the heel, sole, and insole—is closely related.

2. Materials

Strictly selected imported calfskin, the pores of the leather surface are small, round, and evenly distributed. The leather surface is bright and smooth, the texture is plump and delicate, the appearance is flat and soft, and the texture is firm and elastic when touched by hands.

3. Craft

[Goodyear Welted] is a unique craftsmanship of the world's top handmade shoes. It is named after Sir Charles Goodyear who invented the "Goodyear Shoemaking Machine". It has a history of more than 150 years.

4. Customized process

1. Shoe last technology: firstly, the business staff recommends matching shoe last styles based on the customer's figure and style. The last type is based on the shape of the foot, but it cannot be the same as the shape of the foot, because the shape, size, stress, etc. of the foot change when the foot is at rest or in motion.

2. Cutting leather: According to the style designed by the designer, the pattern technician will convert it into a pattern, and a leather cutting technician will use these patterns to cut the leather. The selection of leather parts is very particular, especially for customized leather shoes. Strict screening is required.

3. Making brogue patterns: Usually, some modified decorative patterns are made on the cut upper leather. The shoemaker uses a winching machine to trim the edges, and then manually punches small holes in the upper leather with a punch to form a pattern. Various brogue patterns.

4. Sewing welt: The welt structure is the most exciting part of Goodyear’s craftsmanship. The leather welt is stitched with the upper along the edge of the sole, which stabilizes and reinforces the structure of the entire shoe. All stitches are After special waxing treatment, it has high strength.

5. Cork filling: After the welt, midsole, and upper are stitched together, the groove formed in the middle of the sole should be filled with cork particles made of pine cortex, which has good moisture absorption performance and can increase the durability of the outsole when wearing. elasticity. The longer you wear it, the more comfortable it will become, as the wine-filled cork has a memory that leaves a unique mark.

6. Sew the bottom line: The stitching of the bottom and the welt ensures the stability of the shoe structure. The stitching angle of the bottom line and the effect of the stitches are the dividing line to distinguish the production level of different products.

7. Nailed heel: nail several layers of leather heel on the heel position, forming a hollow layer in the middle to slow down the impact force received by the heel when walking, and install a rubber layer at the back of the heel to reduce the degree of heel wear.

8. Trimming and polishing: In the later stage of shoe production, the final inspection and trimming of the overall details should be done to make the whole more aesthetically pleasing. polish.