Vita

The orders and demands have accordingly been various ranging from the noble business model to the robust golf players’ shoe, from the classic Oxford or Fullbrogue to the sporty and sporty and comfortable walking boot. However, even simple sandals made from snakeskin for a Saudi Prince were part of the orders.

But a shoemaker should not reveal more information about his customers as discretion is not only highest precept in London but it belongs to the tools in the same way as stretching straps and awls.

These years have been very instructive and full of changes, one could call them “years spent in travel” as it is common in handicraft tradition. In 1988 my wife Magrit got also involved into this work and thus my activity turned into a family business in which all components of shoemaking were united under one roof.

But in 1989 it seemed to me that we had reached the point to establish our small business at home again.