Update in 5 in 1

This is a courtesy picture from Craig Corvin, Seattle, explaining EVERYTHING.
If the Sole trimmer and sole cutter is a different function, then I can say there are some other new functions, such as: “heel toplift cutter”, “heel toplift trimmer”… etc. Never mind. At the end of the day, I have only one.
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My New Baby: a 5 in 1

Still not assembled on any table, but in a very good condition. (someone know, where the hell is the 4th and the 5th function? ). A manual would be more than welcome.

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Sleek and Rounded

Here is my new last model. As it got some nice feedbacks in various forums, I will consider putting it to the MTO series. Now all I need is a number or name…

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Nice work Dani!

As I put the bar quite high, his compliment is not said so often in my workshop. This time my apprentice Dani finished her shoes, and I couldn’t resist to tell her some compliments, since these being her first pair of shoes the result is really nice. I just gave her minimal help, and she made the pattern [...]

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Students of October

Cordwainers in my wokshop: Craig Corvin from Seattle, Andrew Diba from Canada, Seiji McCarthy from all over the world, but mainly USA, Dani Hart from London, UK and me at the front. October in Koronya workshop.
And brogue overload on my shelf.

(the second pair is technically a wholecut, thats why it has a backseam)

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A New Budapest From the Old One

This is the last, that I call “New Budapest”, and where else it should be used, then the old city? This order came from New York.

And shape, from which this beauty is originated :the “Old Budapest”.

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Happiness in the Workshop

1. What else a beautiful stiletto boot could generate than happiness? Here it is:

I design her (sic!) for my next course – those lucky ones who has chosen the High Heel II. will make a pair. Some more picture for appetizer. Anyway you still have 48 hours to register.

And the design process – first step, [...]

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New Shoes, New Techniques

This post (what a surprise!) will be about pictures – more than text.
So, the first story – this is a bespoke order for a US based gentleman. He was very specific about all the details. I must tell you: I love these orders. It means that this person has demands, so I have a challenge. [...]

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Shoe Making Courses in November, NYC

I am glad to announce: there are only a few places left in the High Heel Courses. It seems that we will be able to take a picture like this again…

Isn’t it a nice community?

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Shoe Making Courses in New York

In order to keep up with the demand of true shoemaking enthusiasts and to offer them a chance to develop their skill, we have decided to offer 2nd level courses both in women’s and men’s shoemaking. Therefore the baby shoe, kid’s shoe and slipper courses will be postponed to the next course date.
Instead, for those [...]

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