Construction Process

LOCK-STITCH

Lock-stitch uses an upper and a lower thread which combine – or lock – together as they pass through the ...

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TANNING / TANNING PROCESS

Tanning is the process of treating skins and hides of animals to produce leather.Properly made and sourced leather i...

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PATINA

A soft sheen that develops through use and exposure on the surface of the leather which provides a character, a perso...

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SKIVING KNIFE

A skiving knife is a wide-edged blade used for skiving, often with a flat handle that allows for working closer to th...

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SKIVING

Skiving leather is the painstaking process of thinning leather, where only the outer edges are thinned, to achieve th...

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SHOE ROOM

In the shoe room a Tricker’s sock liner is fitted to the shoes for comfort. The shoes are cleaned, and various creams...

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FINISHING

The edges of the soles and heels are trimmed and buffed to produce a smooth finish. This is a freehand operation, req...

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FINAL INSPECTION

A final inspection is made before the shoes are laced, wrapped in cotton cloth and together with their Tricker’s shoe...

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CLOSING

Closing is a highly skilled operation and requires years of experience. The term is used for the sewing together of t...

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BURNISHING

Burnishing is the process of making footwear look distinguished and aged.Using a Burnishing Mop in circular movement...

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BUNKING

The leather soles of our shoes are given an added decorative pattern known as “bunking”.This is a process that is do...

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LAST / LASTING

A last is a three-dimensional model of a foot which allows for a shoe to be shaped around it. Lasts are used when des...

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