Zapatos De Caballero: Hechos A Mano

by László Vass

La parte ms importante del vestuario masculino es el calzado. Un zapato de vira cosida hecho a medida es, sin duda, una creacin artesanal que no solo se limita a poner de manifiesto la posicin social de la persona que lo calza y a proteger de forma ptima la delicada estructura del pie, tan castigada en la vida cotidiana, sino que tambin constituye una obra maestra confeccionada para un nico pie y de acuerdo con el gusto individual de su propietario. Este libro invita al lector a introducirse en los talleres de renombre internacional y ofrece, a travs de un gran nmero de detalladas fotografas, una visin tcnica de los secretos y trucos que esconde la elaboracin de un zapato, desde la toma de medidas hasta la fase final de su confeccin. Qu importancia tiene el tamao del pie? Cmo se convierte un trozo de haya en una horma a medida? A qu tratamiento se somete la piel hasta que se transforma en la pala del zapato? Por qu es la vira el alma del zapato? Desde el hormero al curtidor, desde el pespunteador hasta el zapatero... todos contribuyen a que cada zapato a medida llegue a ser una obra maestra. Paso a paso va surgiendo el retrato de una pieza artesanal viva que combina siglos de tradicin, un estilo clsico y el sentido actual de la moda. Qu modelo es el ms adecuado para cada ocasin? Qu se siente al llevar zapatos hechos a medida? Este es un libro para el hombre tradicional que desea ir a la moda, para los amantes de los zapatos, para los profesionales y para todos aquellos que dirigen su atencin, por primera vez, a los talleres de zapatera tradicionales.

Genres: Fashion, Nonfiction, Art

215 pages

First published January 1, 1999

Reviews

[Charles · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was not the how-to guide I expected, but was still an enjoyable introduction to the world of bespoke (made-to-measure) shoes. The book is worth owning for the illustrations alone.

[Josh · Rating 4 out of 5]

An excellent look at materials and construction. Chapters are
1. Size
2. Lasts
3. Shoe Styles
4. The Upper
5. The Shoe
6. Caring for Shoes
7. Workshops (a review of several top-tier, old-world shops)

What I take away is: Polish often, nearly anything can be repaired, and I have to learn proper lacing techniques.

[Noah · Rating 5 out of 5]

I can make shoes now

[Rel · Rating 5 out of 5]

Gee whiz! This book was a delight. While I wouldn't recommend buying it, because (???), it sure was fun to browse and skim.

I learned the difference between an oxford and a derby! You're curious now, right? It also helped me appreciate section on fine Italian footwear in the book How to Archer, so there was that.

Anyway, if you like knowing How Things Get Done, you might like this book.

[Zhang Stanley]

Great book.
The process of making a shoes is really a tedious one, and usually it's the part not visible to the eyes that takes the most amount of time and the most crucial to the comfort.
Maybe I won't go that far to make my own bespoke shoes, but this book definitely brought my taste and judgement of beauty to another level.

[Wood Brother's · Rating 4 out of 5]

i want read this book

[Andrew · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great look into what makes an unparalleled pair of handmade shoes.