what is a shoe cobbler

 

A shoe cobbler is usually a small family business, consisting of the owner, one or two assistants and a shoeshop keeper. They are master craftsmen. The shoe cobbler has been around for centuries, since the days when humans used to go barefoot. 

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Today, there are still many throughout Europe and Asia, but for the most part they have disappeared in North America and other Western societies. They are still common in some areas, such as the Arab world, South America, Africa and Asia.

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The shoe cobbler is typically an expert at making various types of shoes. He designs and makes custom-made shoes for a variety of uses, such as special occasions, sports gear or theatrical stage costumes. The shoe cobbler may also make comfortable shoes for daily use.

 

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The skills required to produce an item of high quality are woven into the fabric of the craft: one part expertise and two parts experience can produce a very fine product. Visiting a shoe cobbler to pick out a pair of shoes created by him can be a worthwhile experience. 

 

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The craft is considered an art form and the care and effort devoted to each shoe speaks to that. A shoe created by an expert cobbler 

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will almost certainly require little adjustment in the way of maintenance over time.A process of trial and error takes place during making, with adjustments made as such on the fly.\

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There are several types of shoes that a shoe cobbler can make but, in general, they include:Shoes for everyday use.

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These are usually plain-soled, rather than having decorative stitching or designs on them. They are made for comfort and support as well as utility purposes.

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Shoes for special occasions. The shoes made for a special occasion are usually sturdier and more ornate than the ones designed for everyday use. 

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Most of these shoes will be made with a thick sole bar for proper support. They will be decorated with decorative stitching or patterns suitable for the occasion being celebrated, such as wedding or party dresses.

 

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Sport shoes. Sports shoes tend to be more elaborate than regular everyday wear and are often decorated with fancy designs on the toe and heel sections of the shoe, as well as having embellished stitching on the sides to add a decorative look to them.

These kinds of shoes will have different fitting requirements in order to ensure they are snug around the foot during sporting activity.

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Children's shoes. Children's shoes are often brightly colored and decorated with scenes or patterns suitable to their age group. The child will also have their size on the side of the shoe and a maker's name, if one exists, in cursive writing towards the bottom of the shoe.

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Shoes for theatrical stage costumes. Shoes used by actors in theatrical plays are usually decorated with decorative stitching and patterning on them that refers to the theme of the tale being acted out.

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 For example, a play about pirates might include a drawing of anchors on the shoe that would be appropriate for this setting. This kind of design is known as stichomythia which is used in Greek theatre..

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