I Quit My Job to Become a Shoemaker-NYC Super Trunk Show Preview-Old House Provisions Bespoke Shoes

I will be exhibiting my samples at the NYC Super Trunk Show on October 14 at The Kosciuszko Foundation located at 15 E 65th St, New York, NY. My books will open for very limited in person orders that day and any remaining unfilled slots will be available for online inquiries after the show.
Other details including specific offerings, pricing, lead times, etc. will be forthcoming. Please check oldhouseprovisions.com in a few days for more information, and don't hesitate to reach out to me via email ([e-mail]) or on Instagram @OldHouseProvisions with any questions!

[@BedosLeatherworksLLC]

You can do it Drew, I have faith in you.

[@altizer_shoemaker]

Thanks, Steve! Your example has been an invaluable inspiration to me!

[@calbreeze5990]

So glad to find your channel at a time where I’m getting into shoemaking. Great video!

[@antonioalvarez303]

Amen, Drew. Two 👍 👍's up. It's great to see the shoe cobblers opening up new shops in America 🇺🇸 👌. I will be following.

[@donaldodom1778]

I like your work! Much success to you and your endeavors.

[@altizer_shoemaker]

Thank you, Donald!

[@nomanejane5766]

Good luck! Just remember to try to post once a week, social media is such a good way to promote your small business, you just gotta stay consistent

[@altizer_shoemaker]

Thank you for the kind words and advice! 1 video/week is ambitious but I do think you’re right.

[@reginaldgooden3495]

Congrats!!! 🎩

[@altizer_shoemaker]

Thanks! I believe we met at the Super Trunk Show. If that's right, thanks for visiting my stand!

[@dvarghes]

When you get a chance you may want to take a couple minutes to reorder your playlist for the balmoral resizing videos.

[@altizer_shoemaker]

Thanks for the heads up! Just fixed it!

[@StarWarriorMusic]

congrats on taking the plunge! those oxfords are fantastic! I remember watching your videos about resizing your boots using a hand welt and it was really cool. So cool that you are able to make your dreams a reality!

[@altizer_shoemaker]

Thank you for the kind words and for watching since those videos!

[@sweetlaxin6]

That deerskin goes HARD 🔥😮‍💨

[@sweetlaxin6]

Two tone looking ready for Mr. Rogers 👌🏼

[@Shellvedge]

Very nice! Look forward to meeting you there!

[@altizer_shoemaker]

Likewise, David!

[@thewholecut]

Beautiful shoes my friend. Good luck with your venture!

[@altizer_shoemaker]

Thank you!

[@Net_Observer]

I'm glad this video popped up. I just started myself. I would love to be able to work from home someday, doing something I love. I'm an electrician currently 😆

[@altizer_shoemaker]

Glad you found it! Hopefully my videos can be of some help.

[@ahervert551]

good luck!!

[@altizer_shoemaker]

Thank you!

[@kamala80]

Congratulations! I wish you well. Beautiful shoes.

[@altizer_shoemaker]

Thank you!

[@kustomkraftworkshop8593]

This is awesome. Congratulations.

[@altizer_shoemaker]

Thanks, Dennis!

[@kustomkraftworkshop8593]

@@altizer_shoemaker you're welcome.

[@Romulus_xxii]

Belle scarpe! 😘👌🏻 Ti auguro buona fortuna e congratulazioni per il tuo coraggio. Bravissimo!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🍾

[@altizer_shoemaker]

Grazie!

[@kylegosiaco5318]

Awesome!!! Maybe you can do a video explaining the lasts next time! 😊

[@altizer_shoemaker]

Good idea! I’ll probably do that once my RTW lasts are finalized and delivered. I’m still deciding on a few details.

[@brunonbierzeniuk1064]

Nice, Drew. Are you gonna shoot something while in Japan?

[@altizer_shoemaker]

I will try to get some footage, but probably nothing spectacular.

[@samsonoluwaseunfaluro6992]

Nice job, please can you share the link to where you get your leather and crafting tools. Thank you

[@altizer_shoemaker]

All over the place. Is there a particular tool that you're looking for? In general, I suggest the cordwaining subreddit: www.reddit.com/r/Cordwaining/comments/ypyoml/please_share_your_favorite_shoemaking_resources/

[@d3faulted2]

Beautiful shoes. While i don't have much interest in dress shoes, i do have interest in how shoes and boots are made. There is a market for hand made fitted heavy duty work boots. I recently ordered a pair from JK boots. There are a few Pacific Northwest boot makers and they all have lead times that goes from 3-4month to over a year. While i did order one that is an off the shelf size, JK has up to 5E. My feet are stupidly wide and if these don't fit, i'm going to get a custom boot made. I've even been researching on getting a custom last made just for my feet. I'm tired of poorly fitting shoes and boots, i end up wearing sizes too long just to fit my width. If i was able to i would go and check you out at the show, and I just subscribed to see what your future holds. Your shoes are beautiful and i hope you the best.

[@altizer_shoemaker]

Thank you for the kind words and sharing your experience. I definitely see the market in the US for work boots and I hope to dip my toes in those waters in the future too. After all, I don't always dress up in tailored clothing as is evident from this video. I love the craftsmanship of the PNW boots and even bought a pair from Nathan Florsheim, which I plan to make one or more videos about as the Stitchdown Patina Thunderdome goes on. Right now and probably for the foreseeable future, thought, my primary focus will be on dress shoes.

[@d3faulted2]

@@altizer_shoemaker I am on Long Island. Not far from NYC so if you ever getting around to wanting to do a heavy duty work boot, let me know.

[@d3faulted2]

@@altizer_shoemaker Hello again. I got my boots in and they were a no go. Arches were too aggressive for me. even felt a pop in my right foot and still hurts a couple days later. Also needed to go wider, i need like a 7E boot. They said they could make a boot for me but since the arch would be a custom modification, there would be no returns if they don't work out. Plus it's a 26 week lead time. I know your concentrating on dress shoes, but would you know of anyone who would do a custom heavy duty work boot in the NYC area?

[@altizer_shoemaker]

@@d3faulted2 that’s a tough one. I’m sure Francis Waplinger could fix your fit issues but he generally doesn’t do heavy duty boots like the PNW makers. Might be worth asking, though, because his construction methods are certainly heavy duty, just with thinner dressier leathers. There’s also Vogel also might be able to help. Not in NYC but somewhat close is Marcell Mrsan who I’m sure would know how to help you but I don’t know what types of jobs he’s taking on right now since a lot of his business is consulting. It would probably be quickest and best for your feet to just go to an orthopedic maker based on what you described. Moulded Shoe does that and also Oliver Moore, but I’m not sure if the construction method would be as strong as a PNW boot.