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Healthy Handmade Shoes DVD Set on the Art of Custom Shoemaking Glen Leasure spent years perfecting his craft of custom shoemaking, in his shop in rural Virginia.

He produced shoes for people with foot health problems, transforming their lives, as well as for those who understood the value of custom-made shoes. He strove to produce quality, long lasting shoes as opposed to the “off the shelf” variety most people are used to seeing. Each shoe was made with love and mindful attention to detail for each distinctive foot. Glen taught many students, who came to

his home to learn his craft. He took pride in passing on the art of shoemaking. In late 2009, Glen took his craft to Africa, in order to help those recovering from civil war learn usable skills. Unfortunately, Glen returned early from Africa due to serious health problems. Glen died on August 30, 2010 at his home in the mountains of Virginia, surrounded by those who loved him, including his wife, three sons, and granddaughter. Several years ago, Glen had a friend shoot video footage while he demonstrated the process of making a pair of custom, outstitched shoes. Glen's wife and middle son have spent much of 2011 editing and polishing the video footage he produced in order to make a usable teaching DVD set for the average person. They have also produced supplemental material to aid the budding shoemaker. Their labor of love is available for sale.

Dorothy’s iconic ruby red slippers from ‘The Wizard of Oz’ The original pair sold at an auction in 2000 for $660,000. p...
07/10/2018

Dorothy’s iconic ruby red slippers from ‘The Wizard of Oz’ The original pair sold at an auction in 2000 for $660,000.

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Ball walkers vs heel walkers. Interesting video!
10/12/2017

Ball walkers vs heel walkers. Interesting video!

I cannot believe how soothing I’m finding this video of a German man in full Medieval costume explaining how people used to walk in the Middle Ages, before the advent of fixed-sole shoes.

08/29/2016

I don't know if this product actually works but his is a great video that shows how the foot works and shows how heel spurs affect the foot

Even more reasons to rethink wearing high heels.
06/28/2015

Even more reasons to rethink wearing high heels.

The heroine of “Jurassic World” runs from rampaging beasts in high heels, without turning a hair or an ankle. But research on the biomechanics of wearing heels, including a new study of the effects on ankle strength and balance, says of her equipoise, ha.

Here is something to do with your old boots.
02/04/2015

Here is something to do with your old boots.

Does your yard have an almost fairytale ambiance with flowers blooming and birds singing happily every morning? Well, if you have at least some birds wandering around, looking for food, why not make them a surprise and provide with the most awesome shelter for them. That’s right, you are about to le…

We have now sold our Shoemaking DVD set to 12 different countries!
01/14/2014

We have now sold our Shoemaking DVD set to 12 different countries!

12/02/2013

Make a shoemaking DVD order today (Cyber Monday) and we will include a free hand stitching tool for leather with your order.

06/04/2013

We are now offering FREE domestic priority shipping for The Art of Shoemaking DVD set.

Gabe-made shoes!
03/30/2013

Gabe-made shoes!

Here is a link to Sharron Raymond's (fellow shoemaker)blog page where she graciously wrote a recent tribute to Glen. C...
09/04/2012

Here is a link to Sharron Raymond's (fellow shoemaker)blog page where she graciously wrote a recent tribute to Glen. Check out her shoes while you are there. http://simpleshoemaking.wordpress.com/

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For those of you who are new to our page check out our 10 min trailer on how to make yourself a pair of shoes.h...
07/06/2012

For those of you who are new to our page check out our 10 min trailer on how to make yourself a pair of shoes.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JEDYllrdGYM

Trailer for a Instructional step by step video on making your own pair of custom shoes.

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