For aspiring shoemakers, and established ones for that matter, it’s a constant hunt to get a hold of good tools and materials. One of few one-stop-shops online for this is ShoemakerCraft, which has a huge selection of old and new tools, materials, lasts and more.
Julian from Germany has a background as engineer, and after spending several years learning to make shoes he realised the need for good tools, and started making them himself. Through the years it has grown into a business, and now he has the webshop ShoemakerCraft with a quite impressive range offered.
Some German-made fudging wheels.
Julian’s own made tools are still important, but apart from that he also refurbish old German tools. The selection is huge, not only the basics are offered, but more specialised tools, as well as many versions. In terms of materials he has lasts, threads, waxes, sole leathers and so on. Basically everything you would need for shoemaking apart from upper leather. The shop ships worldwide.
Clamps for upper crimping, some of the wide range offered. Pictures: ShoemakerCraft
