Welcome to shoemaking.wiki!
I hope to build out this site as a resource for shoemakers new and old, to explore, document, and preserve the diverse craft of shoemaking, with a particular focus on handwork and pre-industrial methods. If you would like to contribute comments, changes, or new pages, please e-mail me at kyle@shoemaking.wiki.
You browse all entries in alphabetical order, or by topic page:
- Materials and Processes
- Tools and Toolmakers
- Parts, Constructions, and Styles
- Teachers, Shoemakers, Lastmakers, and Shoe Companies
- Tanneries, other Suppliers, and Distributors
- Points, Lines, Planes, Shapes, Units, and Measurements
- Books and Videos
- Countries, Cities, and Shoemaking Centers
There is also a list of the most recently updated pages and a brief note on terminology.