International Shoemaker's Day

A person's shoes can tell a lot about their owner. Some people choose exquisite models of shoes, while others value the comfort and convenience of shoes. We owe its creation to shoemaking professionals. November 26 became a special day for masters of this specialty, since it began to be celebrated annually as International Shoemaker Day. Shoemaker is a very old craft, and a person who sews and repairs shoes was at one time one of the most needed craftsmen of humanity. Initially, his work consisted of hard manual labor; the master could make a variety of models using wooden patterns. The doc passed on the knowledge and subtleties of shoemaking to his apprentice. Scientific and technological progress replaced manual labor with machine labor, and workshops turned into factories and factories. Shoes began to be produced in huge volumes. Moreover, they began to produce a variety of models: sneakers, sandals, shoes, boots, shoes, etc. There are many material options for products. Among them, the most common are leather, suede, and fabric, and for the sole they use not only rubber, but also modern rubber substitutes. Most shoemakers have retrained as engineers, closely monitoring the process of making shoes using industrial machines. If previously wooden pads were used for one leg, then modern pads are made of plastic or metal and always for the left and right legs. Designers have become obligatory masters of shoe sketches; they invent and draw interesting and beautiful options for every consumer’s taste. Now that shoes are made in industrial factories, modern people buy boots and shoes on store shelves without going to a shoemaker. It would seem that this profession should have become obsolete, but the masters still continue their activities. But the fact is that if any part of a consumer’s shoe breaks, he heads to the shoemaker so that he can fix it. A good specialist manages to extend the life of a broken pair of boots or shoes, and sometimes more than once. In addition, there are people with non-standard foot sizes, too long or too short foot length. It is difficult to find suitable shoes produced by standard manufacturers. And if with small feet you can look for the right model in children's stores, then those with large feet are forced to wash their shoes to the toes before they find them in their size. Then a shoe specialist helps out by doing custom tailoring. While Shoemaker's Day is not marked as a red date on the calendar, many professions cannot boast of their own international holiday. So this event is worth celebrating by congratulating all participants in the shoe industry and thanking them for the opportunity to walk in good shoes.