A Shoemaker's Blog

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year!

Celebrate the start of 2021 with Fumu as we put our best foot forward!

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Happy New Year!

Celebrate the start of 2021 with Fumu as we put our best foot forward!

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Tutorial: Decorative Bar Tack

Tutorial: Decorative Bar Tack

Tutorial on creating a decorative bar tack stitch for bespoke shoemaking

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Tutorial: Decorative Bar Tack

Tutorial on creating a decorative bar tack stitch for bespoke shoemaking

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Shoe Shine: Alcohol Damage Restoration

Shoe Shine: Alcohol Damage Restoration

Restoring Alcohol Damanged Shoes

Shoe Shine: Alcohol Damage Restoration

Restoring Alcohol Damanged Shoes

Japanese Shoemaking Tools Part 2: ワニ

Japanese Shoemaking Tools Part 2: ワニ

Part 2 of our series on our made in Japan tools, the lasting pliers.

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Japanese Shoemaking Tools Part 2: ワニ

Part 2 of our series on our made in Japan tools, the lasting pliers.

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Japanese Shoemaking Tools Part 1: 打ち刃物

Japanese Shoemaking Tools Part 1: 打ち刃物

Japan is a country famous for its enduring and meticulous craftsmanship. Artisans or "shoukunin" are people who dedicate themselves to the mastery and perfection of their craft. While bespoke shoemakers...

Japanese Shoemaking Tools Part 1: 打ち刃物

Japan is a country famous for its enduring and meticulous craftsmanship. Artisans or "shoukunin" are people who dedicate themselves to the mastery and perfection of their craft. While bespoke shoemakers...

Shoe Making: The Last Comes First

Shoe Making: The Last Comes First

One of the biggest challenges of shoe making is that a single last can only create a single shape. This was one of those times where I wanted a chisel...

Shoe Making: The Last Comes First

One of the biggest challenges of shoe making is that a single last can only create a single shape. This was one of those times where I wanted a chisel...