| His extensive interest in the methods of the medieval shoemaker
has lead to him re-exploring past designs for the discerning
modern customer.
The mixture of authentic and simple design in Prince’s
Shoes appeals to followers of both history and fashion.
The shoes themselves are made and lasted by hand from best
vegetable tanned leather.
The revived techniques, exhibiting a knack for finish and
detail, are the trademarks of this range of footwear.
The Lasts
Peter Prince uses two lasts both superb fitting & modern
in style.
- the first is a beautiful slim pointed last based on
a 14th century shoe found at Barnard’s Castle London.
- The second a slightly asymmetrical last based on a
13th shoe found at Seal House, London.
Peter Prince Materials
The uppers are hand sewn from soft fine grain vegetable
tanned leather (no chemicals) antiqued and hand polished
to bring out the natural beauty and grain of this special
leather. The shoes come in three colours tan, brown &
black. Soles & insoles are hand cut from vegetable tanned
leather, which absorbs then permeates out the foot’s
moisture.
Visit Peter's workshop to see
shoes being made!
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