At Their Feet, Crafted by Hand
By Eric Wilson
This article discusses the occupation few take - shoemaking. Not many people show interest in it, therefore the buys are scarce. Being that the interest in handmade shoes is limited, the designers have adapted their products for a more fashion-foward customer by using bright laces and in their new spring collection, even matching the forbidden blue and brown. For a shoemaker to make a modern shoe with machinery made decades ago frightens them to think of what will happen to the shoe industry in the future. However, the recession has lead consumers too seek shoes that offer more value for their dollar, even if they are more expensive, it could be worth the expense. The shoe making process is time consuming, which explains their high price of $325. This year alone, Allen Edmonds strives to produce 500,000 pairs odshoes by adding 118 employees. As fashion changes, even the old interests must change too so they are not stomped on by the Stiletto's of society, leaving them in the dust.
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