THE CHEWY ShoeDoc
In Black Cherry
How to re-create the Chewy in ShoeDoc style?
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1. I start by stripping the original leather of the factory dye and all the burnishing.
This leaves a nice plain leather canvas to work with.
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2. Then the base coat is hand painted from a burgundy dye covering the entire shoe.
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3. Meticulous attention to detail!
Normally this is a fairly easy process but when dealing with kilted and tasseled loafers things get a bit more interesting. Normally I would not encourage anyone to go around lifting kilts but I had to lift each of the layers of the kilt to dye underneath so that no plain leather remains.
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4. Tassels are Hand Dyed
The tassels are then spread apart and hand dyed on each of the leather strands.
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5. The Antiquing
The penultimate step is strategically adding the dark accents or “the antiquing.” This involves a bit more kilt lifting and tassel spreading but I feel the end result is quite striking. |
6. Polish & Protection
The shoes are then laboriously hand polished and brought to a mirror shine on the toes!
I give you the Chewy SD...Stunning!
- Michael Baldinger
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Triple Fringe Tassel loafer
The epitome of function and fashion.
Wear them with a power suit into the boardroom or even just with jeans or slacks.
All Leather exterior and outsole.
This shoe's leather is buttery soft and will stretch with wear.
This will easily become your favorite pair of shoes!
The lining is made from a leather upper and a Pure Silver Fabric footbed.
Insoles are built with XRD® Technology!
XRD® Technology is proven to absorb up to 90% of the most extreme impacts while maintaining 98% of its original performance...hit after hit.
TOP OF THE LINE INSOLES PROVIDE THE ULTIMATE IN COMFORT:
- Shock Absorbing Memory Foam Cushion
Extreme Impact Protection is a lightweight, thin and breathable material that’s engineered for repeated impact and shock absorption, absorbing more than 90% of energy when impacted at high strain rates!
Infused with Antimicrobial Protection, it helps prevent the growth of bacteria that causes stains and odors.
Breathable, open-cell technology
• Soft to the touch, yet firm on impact.
• Outperforms the competition
• Thin and flexible
• Antimicrobial for added protection
• Memory-like foam provides a custom fit for each user
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- PURE SILVER Fiber Top layer!
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Kills Bacteria on contact and reduces odor: Our feet and shoes harbor millions of organisms and bacteria which can be harmful to us. On average, our feet sweat a cup of moisture per day.
The heat and moisture that build up in our shoes create a breeding ground for these bacteria and fungi to grow. This is why people experience such maladies as Athlete’s Foot (tinea pedis). The anti-microbial performance of silver has been proven to have the following distinct advantages:
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(*For half sizes, if not listed, size up*)
Shoes are made on European Lasts but have been listed in their US Sizing counterpart for ease of ordering.
