Basic Shoemaking Method - The Cemented Construction

This is the first construction, beginner shoemakers learn. This 24 minutes video is the short version of my 2 hours DVD and I believe it will be a good help uprising shoemakers. I DON'T suggest to learn from this video, but it can help a bit. Enjoy!

[@Harkadenn]

I am speechless. This is as complex as sword making… my god. So much effort, time, patience… and how much do they get paid? Is a freaking shoe! From now on, all shoemakers will have my respect and I will appreciate much more their work.

[@MegaSpeedy67]

hand made shoes are worth quite a bit

[@angelme5692]

Swordmaking xD I believe sword making is much more complex than just that xD

[@blackwingvisuals5017]

A good hand made shoe or boot starts at about 600 UK!!!

[@kritiskteori2775]

"A freaking shoe!" Dude. Shoes are essential as food is. Our feet are weak today. Specially in colder climate we'd be screwed without shoes. If the supply line of material goods to stores was cut tomorrow. This guy would be as essential as the local farmer.

[@julierood1228]

@@kritiskteori2775 Amen!

[@hajjissa1]

This brings back so many memories; although I never did the cement construction we used to make our own welts and sew them into the channelled insole and then stitch on the sole. These shoes are not comparable to the massed-produced 'comfortable' throw-away shoes of Chinese factories. I remember men coming into the shop with their grandfather's shoes to be repaired for them. They were like good wine, the older they got the better they were. Yes they need wearing in but you will not get more comfortable shoes as they blend with your feet. The shoemaker makes it look easy but it takes years to be able to do so and it is worth it.

[@jowelkhankhan7246]

Hajj Issa ...OK...now...selep...i

Thanks for watching and appreciating the work!

[@76Gazz]

You simply can't expound how special that is. Shoe making is as important a craft as you can get.

[@dennisneo8253]

So that's the right foot done, now for the left!! Amazing that these guys have the patience to spend so much time on a pair of shoes.

[@varun009]

Compared to how much they get, it's nothing.

[@legoyebarrientos3478]

Mujeres bonitas

[@curbotize]

Yeah. With 4 digit prices I think it's worth it.

[@death31313]

I love watching simple things that you never think much of take shape. I especially liked the piece of broken glass used to shave off edges. I would have never thought of that.

[@mene2254]

Nice. There is something relaxing about seeing a craftsman doing his job.

[@clayfeathers]

So beautiful! This is an artist at work. Very relaxing to watch. Beautiful work! Thank you for sharing! 👍❤️

[@huetuber1204]

Respect! Amazing with all that cutting and shaving to the sole, he never damages the leather on the upper.

[@balogh89]

..or his hand.

[@mariaventurini5725]

Impressive

[@sparthacuster]

HueTubeR ofcourse he did on his first couple of pairs but after a thousandth pair, not so much 🤗

Thank you for watching and for the kind words! Mistakes can happen with any maker, but practice lowers the possibility.

[@wasilahkasmin1838]

@@balogh89 8Bob77th

[@darwn977]

Amazing! I wouldn't sell this for less than a thousand bucks. This is true art. Great work.

[@Chris3836]

Robert Burgos Don't forget taxes!

[@redblade43]

You can keep your shoes then, because you will not sell them at all for that price.

[@christofear]

@@redblade43 people would definitely pay that much

[@surreyhub7108]

I am a fully trained Morden day cobbler with many years experience in shoe repairs. You are a grand master at what you do. Sadly I have to use machinery which couldn’t even get close to what you have produced. Amazing keep up the good work. A shame we didn’t get to see the shoes in all their glory

[@eustace8520]

Hey, I have a question (specifically about the heel): why do they need to add layers, instead of just having the heel already carved out with the sole of the shoe?

[@fadifreih]

That would require a really thick dinosaur skin

[@robertsherman9975]

Brandon Hernandez due to the leather thickness itself and multiple layers for longevity of the heel itself. Thus when the heels get worn, they can replace. These are Not your throw away shoes. With care, these will last a great many years.

Thank you! I'm totally all for machinery where it makes sense. I just wanted to show the process with handmade techniques, to prove that it's possible. No need to deny modern technology fully if they make your life and livelihood easier.

[@Comrade134]

People like you are inspiring so many of us to make our own Boots. Thanks for sharing. Power to the movement of real men who cannot wear anything less than a real shoe with real leather and a real construction instead of those flimsy assembly line shoes.

[@brandt19699]

Absolutely brilliant ! Love good shoes and don't mind paying for them when you see the amount of skill and craftsmanship that goes into making a quality pair.

[@johncas1]

Would not say these are quality with a glued on sole has to be Goodyear welted for me

[@Lowey666]

This is the most therapeutic video I have seen in ages. I'm studying shoemaking in Finland, and oh I almost fell asleep due to the relaxing effect of all the sounds and familiar workingmethods... just beautiful, thank you :) wish I had a pair to work on right now..

[@k8yfeld]

Wow! A new appreciation for shoes is what I have after watching your video. Amazing!

[@chennaicricket5649]

like your comments...!

[@TheKingnaShow]

shoes, not sneakers! i'll never question the price of some shoes ever again.

[@loudi1993]

+Muffy Buffington damn right

[@XXXB1EAKXXX]

+Muffy Buffington what sneakers?

[@dannytat1823]

Katie Felder Fantastic video, but could of been better with a narrative.

[@andreavalencia4120]

My grandpa was a traditional shoemaker in Guatemala (Called Zapateros in there) in 1940's, I was just a little girl in 80's so I have a few memories of him doing his job. But my mom always told me about her own memories of watching him working with passion, tinny details and perfectionism like your job. Congratulations of having this amazing job. Excelent video and its the best way to show us how to make shoes.

[@mjb12141963]

Extremely fun being able to make something of beauty with little more than the strength and skill in our hands. Something you would never see in those all-in-one food and clothes stores.Something that would /could stand the test of time.

[@andreymuguev2141]

I'm 45 and only now I realise the value of REAL Leather (upper, inside and base sides) shoes. It is a masterpies! Bravo!! It could be an old way but it is so NATURAL!

[@eshikaroy7396]

Thank you for sharing this amazing video showcasing the intricate process of making handmade leather shoes. The sheer skill required to make such a shoe is beyond impressive. It is an art form in the truest sense. We should support these skilled craftsmen by buying handmade shoes.

[@Arshi69]

this is amazing! wow a true master-craft. it give me chills to watch.

Thank you for the kind words!

[@vahasaidov8707]

@ ... Ожззщ

[@aajb1]

Such a noble craft! Art in the making..... amazing! Thank you for the upload!!!

[@jowelkhankhan7246]

Andres JB ...OK...pin...ma....s....a.....s...d.... b....m......6....b....je

[@1339LARS]

Nice to see a piece of glass used for levelling off.

[@1339LARS]

The "old way"!

[@AlCatrraz]

Not really! The GOOD OLD WAY was with SMART STITCHES through the leather - but nobody really makes shoes that LAST !! I would like to know what the glue type is.. seems fast !

[@anissaeed4506]

@@AlCatrraz Necessity is the mother of inventions.

Low-tech is sometimes the best tech.

@@AlCatrraz Contact cement. Not available in the US.

[@mattloomis9292]

OMG can't wait until I get all my tools for leather crafting...so amazing to watch but to actually be able to do it is another level

[@oregonhoney9106]

I am so appreciative of hand crafters. Thank you for making this video. People need to see more creativity and production.

[@George-rb6bv]

Incredible mastery of a hugely important craft! I am detail oriented, but I get too caught up and stressed out over details - I get caught up in wanting things to be too perfect, and I'd be stressed over making th slightest mistake that for most others would be no big deal. Anxiety and depression causes me, and others, too worry incessantly. But watching this master at work is truly mesmerizing. Human hands producing perfection!

[@sandlmv8301]

Wow that shoe turned out beautifully. Absolute work of art. They would have cost at least $350 U.S. a pair, but most likely worth it due to the quality craftsmanship and labour involved. It would be really cool to buy some shoes like this and get a little USB stick in the box with the video of them being made!

[@VenusVoice]

Never knew shoemaking would be so relaxing to watch

Thank you! Indeed it is!

[@robertevras6577]

Wow! Marcell! I let the commercials play so you would get paid......that’s how much I liked your work. Very impressive hand crafted skills!

Appreciate it!

[@intuitknit]

this is fascinating. There is nothing more appealing that watching a skilled person create something wonderful.

[@lucilavelarde248]

Its a very well made shoe. The time and experience put into this is priceless. Top of the line materials and all, I only have one question to whoever that can enlighten me. Why go through all this trouble and not put a goodyear welt? It would make me feel so unsafe using them and knowing the sole is only being held to the upper by glue. Why are they not stitched?

[@bree-arnaharris2437]

That was one of the most amazing things I’ve ever watched on KZbin! What a work of art! What patient and skilled workmanship from the craftsman wow!

Thank you very much for your kind words! I am glad to hear that you liked it!

[@lorddiablo8575]

I would like to recommand you to take a look at " Bedo's Leather Restoration " on KZbin.... much amazing than this， for SURE !

[@makjehadi4378]

You made an amazing video in 2012. We are still enjoying it. I love it. Thank you for sharing!

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@yakfarsi7881]

these people deserve to be respected. This is really art. Good job and thanks for the video.

[@kevinvold8872]

This is awesome. Thank you for taking the time to put together this video and for sharing your expertise.

[@DailyRitualW4r10ck]

This is a beautiful and peaceful art process.

[@elhadjboubakar9202]

I’m really amazed to see this great work of yours. It shows how important it’s to make a hand made shoe. For those who complain about him breathing, because it needs to apply some power to make it. He’s a human being so I don’t know why you guys complain of such things if that you aren’t insane

[@Native_love]

Oh my goodness! What an amazing video! I now truly understand what hand made are and why they are worth so much!

[@GoodzoneGB]

!!!! "просто обувь"... НАСТОЯЩАЯ! Хотите знать КАК это делали Мастера? ... убиться об стельку... Настоящий "хенд мейд" в процессе на видео! Хвала всевышнему... интернету ))) Не думал, что смогу и увидеть ещё где такое... прям ностальджи. АБСОЛЮТНО и полностью ручная работа. Правда пара клеевая, а не классика - шитая пара... там ваще... одна пара неделю-две шилась/собиралась! Но и такого сейчас уже мало кто и может, да и знает о таком тоже мало кто. У меня так и инструментов (всех!) таких уже и не осталось... А тут весь проц, и всё как по хрестоматии: ручная затяжка (формовка) пары, настоящая рантовка, стекление урезов подошвы и каблука, реально кожаный набор каблука, горячая восковая отделка, весь доклад - натуральная кожа! ... я и перечислять все нюансы заманаюсь ))) Стесняюсь и спросить скок за такой чудесарий сча и просят... в тысячах баксов, ежели на заказ! А я и такое делал, и шитые пары, и выворотные для танцев народных... И много ещё чего, включая уникальные пары со своим дизайном, разработкой и технологией))) Кстати, о статистике - за полтора десятка лет моей такой работы в молодости ( и эпизодически, нерегулярно, ещё лет десять после) я собрал порядка 20 000 пар самой разной обуви лично. Мне и понятно и близко владение ремеслом... та что там! - искусством Обувщика на этом видео. Шикарный продукт! facebook.com/tzimusstudio/posts/1592318221023821

[@user-qw5ih7yc9w]

Не надо ляля,мы тоже не лыком шиты!Косяки видим...

[@user-qs1te3yi3q]

да ладно кипятком ссать... Все обычно и больше на публику. Особенно бодрит использование пальца вместо кисти))) А, ну это может для большего вложения человеческого тепла в шедевр?))))) Вообще неплохо, заслуга больше колодки и товара

[@StanleyFishman]

@@user-qs1te3yi3q Да и использование ножа вместо гриндера или наждака - тоже доставило. Типа "вот как тяжко то". :) А в реальности, все эти боковины стачиваются за 3-4 мин.

[@jurizemljansk9080]

Попали мне однажды такие же тухли в секонде....Дай думаю куплю.Осмотрел...Вещь...Все как на видео.Заглянул во внутрь...Подкладка кожа...На кожаной подошве металлическая бляха с названием фирмы...Короче носить не сносить.Купил,надел и понял почему они в секонде...Такое ощущение что они железные.При ходьбе сотрясаются не только мозги но вся брюшная полость...Это обувь для Англицких графьев и герцогов....Надел вышел простоял и снова зашёл.Простому люду больше подходят летом мокасины или кроссовки а зимой ботинки с заливной подошвой или сапоги.P.S.Сдал я их в другой секонд за 1 доллар.

Thanks for watching and your kind words! (Based on Google Translate)

[@ChrisMSchool]

1:06 his apron predicted why I'd be looking at shoe construction videos in 2020

Well... life is crazy hmm?

[@alimatuyussif9201]

Wow such an amazing work wish l could join you to learn more to add up to the little l have learnt in my country Please what's your social media handle 🙏

[@Grujica1000]

Svaka čast.Ovo su jedni od najboljih tutorijala na Jutjubu o ručnoj proizvodnji obuće.Veliki pozdrav iz Srbije!

[@crgaillee]

Wow! I truly appreciate the work that goes into them now. VERY good work.

[@allenjalaligmail]

... Beautiful... Just Beautiful... I Swear, when I get home I will kiss and then polish my handmade Italian shoes... :-)

[@jowelkhankhan7246]

Allen Jalali OK....e...soj...pin...I...now

[@matthewbo4055]

That was great. I literally lost track of time watching this.

[@clintonwhite1155]

Man, that was intense! I love a Good Year welt, but I must say I'm impressed at the level of skill needed to do a cemented shoe. BTW, this video was fine without narration because it really allowed us to observe your process without distraction.

You know you can just turn down the voice not to get "distracted" right?

[@clintonwhite1155]

Marcell Mrsan - I was really replying to an earlier comment about the need for narration. Your video was fine without it.

Oh I see.

[@alexsamuels3521]

@ please can I know the material use to make the sole?

[@mhrs2697]

Looks like there's a massive amount of work involved. You, dear Sir, are a craftsman.

[@fendersden483]

Very NICE!!!! Good work! Golden hands!!

[@titodarsh2000]

the best shoe making video i have ever seen

[@uxsherlocklondon]

Impressive. Loake Brothers do a great job with their shoes too. 200 processes to make one shoe, from start to finish.

[@beh5]

I truly appreciate their craftsmanship,keep it up

[@1339LARS]

Coming back to this vid again, the workmanship.....

[@robertorandazzo1813]

Ciaocinzua

[@robertorandazzo1813]

Ok

[@funnyduddy15]

It kinda puts the cost into perspective when you see the work that goes into just one shoe..he still has to repeat this entire process to make the pair.

[@edypermana8873]

Every pair of that shoes is art. I really appreciate what you do.

[@DenisKhudyakov]

I admire people who are doing something with their hands especially if it's something so great!

[@daze8789]

Absolute perfection. His skill level is off the chart.

[@xxXkIdOffIcIaLXxx]

God bless you Mr. Shoe maker.

[@eamchuanyap4557]

official keepitdone

[@redblade43]

Cobblers!

[@robertsherman9975]

Redblade actually this Gentleman is a Cordwainer. Shoe Cobblers repair/resole shoes. Just a friendly FYI !

[@missclimpson]

Fascinating. How wonderful to create something so beautiful and useful with your hands and the right materials.

[@brettappleton2761]

No stitching, very few if not any nails.....that must be some mighty strong glue. A true craftsman at work. Pleasure to watch.....

[@createdluck628]

beautiful shoes...great craftsman.

[@gerardjames7679]

great work ...keep up the great job.... people spend 250.00 - 500.00 per car tire and only drive a few miles per day...yet you maybe on your feet for 12 hrs. per day and won't spend 250.00 for okay shoes...sad ...love the craftsmanship.

[@jowelkhankhan7246]

gerard james OK...m...n... b....k....

[@birkenstockandmore9936]

HE MAKES THIS LOOK EASY BUT A MASTER FOOTMEDIC MUST DO A LOT OF PREP WORK SUCH AS MAKING A PAIR OF LASTS THIS TALENT COULD TAKE UP TO FOUR YEARS TO LEARN PATTERN MAKER SEWING ANOTHER 3 YEARS IN TOTAL MASTER FOOTMEDIC IS A MEDICAL DEGREE THAT COULD TAKE UP TO 10 YEAR TO ACHIEVE GOOD LUCK MARCELL

[@hiteshahir2671]

What a piece of art. Human touch create magic while machine is machine.

Thank you in the name of all shoemakers

[@maddieuti2334]

how can I join you

[@hsrky3]

Amazing vid. I watch it as a therapy :)

[@user-dw9lj8zx6c]

Нельзя ножом резать " на себя"

[@foreignlawyer2528]

Wow. That was incredible. I can't be sure, but it looks like it took generations upon generations for people to become craftsmen like this. And I thought my shoes were nice, hah.

[@wellnessforall6663]

Wooooow. This is called a hand crafted shoe. No stiching, no grinding machine, no polishing machine. Ultimate craftmanship. I personally don't like stiching construction. I like cemented construction.

Thank you! I'm not against using machines or other modern technologies at all. I just wanted to show what real handmade means.

[@Philosophiesocialiste]

Beautiful work of art !

[@sjdavis8597]

The hands of a master..........Superb

[@carmelinorodriguez6672]

Woow!!! Good job Sr, congratulations. God bless you.

[@blackmamba3427]

Amazing video. Excellent quality and craftsmanship. Great 👍

Thank you very much!

[@RoaringEgg]

I love unintentional asmr

[@shaunlambertii79]

Please continue to make videos. Your work is beautiful and I would love to be able to bring my work to the same level someday. I saw in another comment that you have a new course, and it's located in Savannah. I frequently vacation to Savannah as I attended school there. Do you have a shop that I can visit to see more of your work in person?

[@shaunlambertii79]

Saw it on your apron, I've sorted it. Also the shoemaking school part would explain why you're so confident in yourself and make such an amazing finished piece.

[@homelessjoe]

This was a pleasure to watch. What a craftsman!

[@dancingqueenmercy]

WOW! BRAVO! After watching this, I want to become a shoe maker.

[@eduardoenriquez3525]

muy buenas tecnicas de diseño y acabados.

[@relaxandenjoy807]

Anyone else was thinking that he will scratch the leather and need to start over? 😂

yeppp

[@ducatirose]

wow! craftsman at work i held my breath at times when he was doing the soul of the shoe work using the knife one slip and have to start again!

[@jackal58590]

This guy is one of few that make :hand made shoes: most of them have finishing machines/presses/stitching machines etc a good video.

[@VictorOnyegbado]

Many thanks for this video. Two questions. (1) Do you ever worry that the glued on welt will come off at some point? (2) Is there a way to Blake (Mackay) stitch a cemented shoe by hand?

[@goldy737]

Answer for your first question is : Yes, it might happen, but these glues are really strong and if you let them dry for 24 hours they gain a lot of strength. It takes a lot of time before they come off and when that happens you can resole your shoe. For the second : Yes, there is, but it is slightly different construction when you want to stitch that.

Glues are actually very durable if the surfaces are properly prepped and the appropriate drying times are observed. And it's not impossible to stitch the shoes after the fact but there's not much sense in doing it.

[@connieback7577]

Amazing skill!

[@seanhdzan9551]

This is such a lovely and educational video! Thanks!

[@ShantanuSharma]

All that work and that's just one foot. Respect.

Glues are actually very durable if the surfaces are properly prepped and the appropriate drying times are observed.

[@karffiol]

imagine now he has to do the left one! O_O

[@armmouthpieces6645]

korcakm 😂

[@redblade43]

He was making the shoe for a one-legged man!

[@jonassouza3020]

Me with my eyebrows

[@darvssmac5200]

And different sizes

Usually we do each step on both shoes at the same time. And check our work constantly of course.

[@ThThThIndustries]

What brand of cement is he using?

[@aristidispolytaridis8742]

Very good and very professional. Bravo.!!!!!!

Thank you, much appreciated!

[@texasvice1]

It takes some serious dollars to have a pair of shoes like that made. Beautiful !

[@smudgepost]

Really fantastic!!

[@Ricopolico]

All that cutting, scraping and rasping right against a finished upper, a handmade shoe is a wonder of skill. What kind of adhesive does he spread on with his fingers?

[@fataiarepo3937]

Wow good job, how can I get the tools .

Hirschkleber! zegzug.com/products/shoemakers-paste?_pos=1&_sid=78c98eb7c&_ss=r

[@lf559]

That's a very fine crafted shoe.... Great job

[@princeofbabylon4399]

I feel so relax and enjoy watching your video..thanks for sharing

Thanks for the appreciation!

[@sankmata]

Marcell Mrsan good work

[@e.g.treeserviceandlandscap5133]

How much would it cost for a shoe like the one in the video would cost . Great video make some more thank you.

[@alexislopez3720]

Muy bueno , SOS un animal

[@christopherjoelconcepcion9545]

Hi, I'm from Dominican republic, how can I get one pair of this ones? And how much is it please?

[@RamiRami-lr1xu]

😈👑

[@gustavoluisalmanzalopez6833]

Que buen pulso, lo felicito...

[@nidecker]

I want a pair of those shoes! Beautiful craftsmanship, thank you so much for sharing your talents.

[@douglasallen8630]

Fascinating! It is truly a pleasure to watch a master at his craft. Thank you.

[@jorgeluis3432]

please men price for this very nice shoes?

[@Meltezz7]

Art.

[@AandM21]

Who else was scared thinking the shoe might get a scratch, a true master this guy.

[@sahar.crafts]

I just started learning shoemaking, and since there is not some proper courses or classes in my country, i watch videos to learn. this video was so helpful, and also mesmerizing! But I wish the names of material and tools were mentioned in the video.

Hi, good for you! If you check out my newer videos about the tools in the cordwainertools/zegzug playlist, I started listing the tools there. You can also check out my Vimeo channel for a whole series of different shoemaking constructions. vimeo.com/marcellmrsan/vod_pages. You can also follow me on Instagram @marcellmrsan and @zegzug where interaction is more timely. 😉 Good luck, you're in for an exciting journey!

[@geannina5717]

*Wow Wow! My respect* 😯♥️👍

[@ricardoriela]

Maravilhoso! Obra prima.

[@rafaguerra3698]

+Ricardo de Barros Riela Riela Olá notei que é o único que fala português ,e gostaria de ressaltar o que você mesmo disse ,é com todas as letras uma obra prima ,moro em uma cidade no interior de São Paulo que é considerada a capital do calçado . Meu primeiro emprego foi em uma fabrica de calçados ,e eu nunca imaginaria diante de tanto maquinário ,que ficaria tão feliz vendo um verdadeiro sapateiro ,isso sim é um profissional ,pena que hoje em dia a tecnologia derrotou a beleza da profissão .

[@ricardoriela]

+Rafaguerraa Guerra É!... realmente Rafael. Dá gosto ver um profissional no pleno exercício do seu ofício! Voce deve morar em Franca não é? Infelizmente com a entrada dos Chineses no Mercado, e a massiva industrialização, o trabalho artesanal como vimos neste vídeo virou coisa do passado...Abs.

[@rafaguerra3698]

+Ricardo de Barros Riela Riela Isso mesmo Ricardo ,moro em Franca .Quando falamos na capital do calçado no interior de São Paulo ,acho que Franca já vem na mente ...Mais eu tenho um amigo modelista que ainda insiste na qualidade do calçado artesanal ,até uns meses atrás ele estava com um "STAND" aqui no shopping do calçado , divulgado a sua marca "Joseph Paschoal Bootmaker " e produzia este mesmo modelo de trabalho ao vivo , era muito bacana ! Suas medidas eram tiradas na hora , você escolhia o modelo , o material e ele te dava um prazo pra entrega .Mais como um produto de qualidade exige um valor à altura , os seus méritos não foram tão valorizados . Mais ele ainda continua ,em pequena escala , mais ainda insistindo !

[@trunghaingo1812]

So amazing!!! The man who created the shoes really a master craftsman @@

[@user-ov1xb2gr1n]

Trabalho lindo, temos que respeitar um trabalho desse, parabéns!!