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I am the maker of the Koronya Handmade Shoes and Boots. Koronya has a long history as a family owned brand, but it is just reheeled in the recent past, producing high end quality shoes.

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on January 29, 2009 at 12:16 PM | Reply Debbie

Hi,
I’m actually from Singapore, and I’m in the Fashion Industry, and as a lady, i have a very normal obsession for shoes.

I’m interested in home shoe making and have been reading alot online about where to start.
My interests are really in high fashion pumps, stilettos, and heels.

1) courses – mostly located overseas (States, Australia)
2) books – have bought a few including Mary Wales Loomis, and considering buying the Bespoke book too.

I need some advice.

1) Where do I buy a set of tools, starter kit tools online?
2) Where can I buy the lasts etc, online?
3) Where can I buy top quality Italian Leather, online? Any good suggestions?

I doubt I can gather the above in Singapore, which is why I’m resorting to online purchases now.

Thanks so much!
on February 5, 2009 at 10:33 PM | Reply koronya

Sorry for the late answer.

You can find course infos in the blog – or my website (www.koronya.com), or you can book your date to come and learn in Koronya workshop.

From books I would suggest Tim Skyrme’s book (bespoke shoemaking) – that is a great book for beginners.

1. e-bay is a good source, but there are some online store too.

2. e-bay.

3. I don’t know who deliver to Singapore.. You must be creative with it. I would never buy leather through Internet actually, what I don’t know..

I hope you can find a way to learn shoemaking, not an easy job nowadays.
on June 9, 2009 at 1:35 AM | Reply Hisham Hanbal

Dear Sirs
Your website was on the top of my search result for Taylor made shoes.
That is because I critically need to have an anti slippery shoes, I got old Poliomyelitis in my right leg, and I avoid walking over smooth floors, sometimes I do avoid some important visits for that reason.
And I can’t find some thing can help here in Egypt, as I need a shoes that can be really like a car brake,and no matter how does it looks, but not very ugly if possible.
I’m an 49 Y.Old man from Egypt.
I hope I’m clear enough.
Can you help?
Tank you
on July 10, 2009 at 12:43 AM | Reply Alex

I am interest in the workshop in august but not really interested in learning to make high heels since i have no idea how to make ‘normal’ / flat shoes… what should i do?
- on July 10, 2009 at 6:00 AM | Reply koronya
  
  There are 3 other courses in that time!
  
  Men shoes I-II. and Pattern Making
  
  Learn more: shoemakingcourse.com
on August 27, 2009 at 8:18 PM | Reply wael kort

plz sand me pic and phon to coll you.
on September 22, 2009 at 10:44 PM | Reply paola

hi! i want to know if you have a courses in the summer?, an when does the course start and finish…..thankyou
- on September 26, 2009 at 8:42 AM | Reply koronya
  
  Next courses are in November. Go to shoemakingcourse.com for learn more about them!
- on October 30, 2009 at 7:31 AM | Reply koronya
  
  Maybe next summer.
on October 9, 2009 at 8:51 PM | Reply Karen Shakkour

Hi,

Do you have any spaces left in either your women’s high heels or mens shoes for November? I took beginning classes with Jesse and Marika and I am very interested in furthering my shoe making knowledge. Please let me know if there might be a space available.

Regards,

Karen
- on October 9, 2009 at 10:14 PM | Reply koronya
  
  We hold the courses usually in NYC.
on November 20, 2009 at 3:10 PM | Reply kari

Wow! I love it- I went to school for shoe design as well- this is amazing blog!
- on November 20, 2009 at 4:13 PM | Reply koronya
  
  Thanks! Should we change a link?