I love how many different trades there are here, and the artistry that goes into them. Today, you will meet Signor Zoppini. At 91, he is as active as ever, rheumy eyes notwithstanding, and is a joy to be around.
He recently made me a pair of custom shoes...the fourth I've had him make for me. Because my foot is a rather strange proportion, it can be difficult to find off-the-rack shoes; his prices are actually competitive with real leather, decently-made factory shoes, so I'm not complaining. This time around, we talked about the shoes I like, general look, and so on. When I left, we had agreed that he would just use his imagination and knowledge of my style to make me something I'd like.
When I went to the preliminary fitting, they just took my breath away! Of course, there was no fixed heel and the sole was barely attached. But he had just outdone himself.
Then came the day to bring these shoes home.
I love the amount of detail he put on these shoes! They have the frilly details while being serviceable walking shoes that will take me everywhere.
Love,
Alexandra
He recently made me a pair of custom shoes...the fourth I've had him make for me. Because my foot is a rather strange proportion, it can be difficult to find off-the-rack shoes; his prices are actually competitive with real leather, decently-made factory shoes, so I'm not complaining. This time around, we talked about the shoes I like, general look, and so on. When I left, we had agreed that he would just use his imagination and knowledge of my style to make me something I'd like.
When I went to the preliminary fitting, they just took my breath away! Of course, there was no fixed heel and the sole was barely attached. But he had just outdone himself.
Then came the day to bring these shoes home.
I love the amount of detail he put on these shoes! They have the frilly details while being serviceable walking shoes that will take me everywhere.
Love,Alexandra
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