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This is a List of Current &
Valuable Resources for all your Leather Craft and Shoemaking
projects.
When you contact these resources, mention
to them that you were referred by the ShoeSchool Website, so
they will understand exactly what you are looking for.
Books - Tools - Supplies
- Machinery - Leather - Shoe Lasts |
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Links are not an endorsement,
used for reference only. |
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Web Based Shoe
Resources |
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"ShoeInfonet provides a maximum
of objective information about footwear, components and related
industries on a World Wide Level". |
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www.shoeinfonet.com |
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"The web's most popular
shoe resource... the shoe source in every computer".
Shoe shopping on-line by brand,
size, type...
Search for Shoe Information,
Repair, Publications, Shoe Trade Events, etc. |
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www.shoesonthenet.com |
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Shoe Industry
Publications |
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Your best information source
for the Footwear, Leather & Leather Goods Industries, Trade
Magazines and a selection of footwear related books.
Phone: 514-457-8787 |
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www.shoetrades.com |
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Books About Leather
Craft, Shoes & Shoemaking |
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ShoeSchool created an On-line
Bookstore in association with Amazon.com. You can order directly
from Amazon.
An esoteric collection of books
for people that really like shoes. |
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ShoeSchool Bookstore |
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How-to books for Leather Craft,
plus a wide selection of hand tools, leather and supplies for
shoemaking.
Toll Free 1-800.343.9949
( 206.328.0855 ) |
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www.macphersonleather.com |
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Leather Equipment
& Shoe Machinery |
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Since 1826, Osborne Tool Company
has made some very fine equipment for Leather Craft & Shoemaking.
You can visit their website and
order the machines directly from Pilgrim Shoe Machine. |
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www.csosborne.com |
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Steel Rule Cutting
Dies |
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Steel Rule Cutting Dies are like
"cookie cutters" for leather, plastic, paper, cork,
rubber and many other materials.
Specializing in flat board steel rule dies for production cutting
of component materials for all of your manufacturing needs. |
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Link
to Master Die |
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Hand Tools for
Leather Craft & Shoemaking |
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MacPherson Leather is located
in Seattle, Washington. They have a complete selection of Hand
Tools, Leather, and Supplies for Shoemaking.
Toll Free 1-800.343.9949
( 206.328.0855 ) |
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www.macphersonleather.com |
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Since 1826, Osborne Tool Company
has made some very fine Hand Tools for Leather Craft & Shoemaking.
You can visit their website and
order the tools directly from MacPherson Leather. |
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www.csosborne.com |
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Soling &
Supplies for Shoemaking & Repair |
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MacPherson is a Distributor for
Vibram & Biltrite Soling Materials, and many other brand
names of Shoe Repair Supplies, Lacing, Dyes and Finishes, etc.
Toll Free 1-800.343.9949
( 206.328.0855 ) |
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www.macphersonleather.com |
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Vibram is a leader in high performance
soling products for outdoor, dress casual, and service footwear.
Visit the Vibram On-Line Catalog
for Soling Information, order sole units directly from MacPherson
Leather. |
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www.vibram.us |
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Biltrite was a world wide manufacturer
of rubber & vinyl footwear soling products, they were bought
out by Vibram. |
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Rogers Corporation produces PORON
Performance Urethane insole material.
PORON urethane insoles place
long lasting comfort in the structural heart of the shoe.
For complete details on purchasing
insole material contact Rogers Corporation directly from the
website. |
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www.rogerscorporation.com |
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Leather for Shoes,
Sandals, Bags, Garments, etc. |
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The Hide House offers one of
the world's finest selections of leathers-stocking over 600 types
of leather. One stop shopping for all your leather needs.
Ask for Roger
Toll Free 1-800.453.2847
( 707.255.6160 ) |
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www.hidehouse.com |
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For over 60 years,MacPherson
Leather has provided a fine selection of leathers for upholstery,
garments, bags, shoes, belts, sandals, tooling, saddles, book
binding, laces, rawhide, and sheepskin. They also have a complete
Leather Craft Tool Department.
Ask for the ShoeSchool
Customer Service Person
Toll Free 1-800.343.9949
( 206.328.0855 ) |
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www.macphersonleather.com |
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Shoe Lasts |
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Basic Shoe Last Collections
Available
from ShoeSchool
Men / Women / Unisex
/ Children
Hiker - Dress - Casual
Work - Comfort - Sandal
Athletic
Complete Details &
Ordering Information for Each Shoe Last in the ShoeSchool Model
Library |
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ShoeSchool Travel
& Accommodations |
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ShoeSchool is located in Port
Townsend, Washington, on the Olympic Peninsula, 2 hours from
Seattle Sea-Tac Airport.
This is a map for 2 Driving Routes
from the airport to Port Townsend. One route is driving around
the south part of Puget Sound on land, and the other option includes
a scenic Ferry Ride.
Either route takes approximately
2 hours travel time. |
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Click Here to see a Full Size Map |
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This is a link to EnjoyPT.com with
information on local events, accommodations, restaurants, etc. |
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www.EnjoyPT.com |
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Transportation |
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Rocket Transportation is an economical and convenient method
of transportation between Sea-Tac Airport and ShoeSchool.
They offer convenient service
to Port Townsend.
For Reservations and
More Information
Toll Free: 877.697.6258
( 360.683.8087
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www.gorocketman.com |
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Hotel Accommodations |
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Palace Hotel is a Victorian
Original, located on
the waterfront in Downtown Port Townsend. Convenient access to
the shops and restaurants located in center of town.
The Palace Hotel offers suite accommodations, with kitchenettes
and large rooms.
Toll Free: 800.962.0741
( 360.385.0773 ) |
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www.PalaceHotelpt.com |
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The Harborside Inn is a waterfront motel, located at the
Port Townsend Marina, with convenient off street parking, elevator,
and easy access to all services.
Toll Free: 800.942.5960
( 360.385.7909 ) |
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www.Harborside-Inn.com |
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