1) The late Capt. Peterkin discusses the shoes and boots worn by sailors and soldiers around the world during this volatile period for military footwear. He outlines an era that began with soldiers wearing shoes that were so uncomfortable it cost them their battles, and ended with the development of the Munson Last, the foundation for "the best shoe ever furnished American trooops."

1) Mr. Freeman is a custom shoemaker. Like most Cordwainers, Dan loves to make shoes. In this roundtable discussion, he explores the various techniques for making a living while becoming successful enough to support yourself with your craft. The Cordwainers describe their individual efforts to resolve this ever present problem.

2)  Mr. Oakley works in the shoemaking shop at Old Sturbridge Village and regularly teaches a course on making historical shoes. In this presentation, he discusses his techniques for running successful workshops, including class sizes, course length, tools and materials.

1) Following a spirited how-to orientation, Donna, separates the cordwainers into work groups for a hands-on workshop. Using paper, pencils and white cotton gloves, they examine identify and draw various mid to late 18th c. Shoes and fragments.

2)  Bruce discusses the technical research and development he's gone through to develop and market an affordable, hand made shoe.

3) Dan conducts a review and critique of a fascinating video of an Ecuadorian shoemaker who creates beautiful shoes with only a few simple (primitive) tools.

1) An enthusiastic complete tour of the factory where Larry manufactures replica historical shoes for museum personnel and re-enactors. He demonstrates his extensive collection of antique and modern shoe machines.

2) Peter spins riveting yarns from “Ol’ Blighty”, interesting and bizarre customers and the unusual requests he’s encountered in the many years of his London shop.

1) Dick demonstrates his techniques for sharpening his tools.

2) Lisa is a custom bootmaker from Guthrie, Oklahoma. She opened her successful boot shop in 1966. Lisa recently won the Master Bootmaker Division at the Boot and Saddlemakers roundup in Wichita Falls. In this video, she discusses the challenges of developing a successful business building boots

Georgene traces her four year journey to becoming a shoemaker. Benefits from the tips and tricks she learned along the way, plus the insights she gained during her unexpected new career as a worldwide dealer in vintage shoe lasts, shoe patterns, and hard-to-find shoemaking materials.