"and ""Twentieth Century Fool"" reached #57. Love Is What We Make It Love Is What We Make It is the eighteenth studio album by Kenny Rogers, released by Liberty Records. It is a collection of songs Rogers recorded between 1974 and 1983 that were rejected for his studio albums of that time. ""Love Is What We Make It"" was issued after he signed to RCA Nashville. ""Stranger in My Place"" is a 1974 recording with The First Edition, an alternate of which was released on their last single. The album is home to two singles, which were its first two"
"tough as shoe leather or hard leather shoe soles, and thus may be in the wrong profession. Similarly, to ""cobble"" can mean not only to make or mend shoes, but ""to put together clumsily; to bungle."" People well-known as shoe makers Shoemaking Shoemaking is the process of making footwear. Originally, shoes were made one at a time by hand. Traditional handicraft shoemaking has now been largely superseded in volume of shoes produced by industrial mass production of footwear, but not necessarily in quality, attention to detail, or craftsmanship. Shoemakers (also known as ""cordwainers"") may produce a range of footwear items,"
"Last A last is a mechanical form that has a shape similar to that of a human foot. It is used by shoemakers and cordwainers in the manufacture and repair of shoes. Lasts typically come in pairs and have been made from various materials, including hardwoods, cast iron, and high-density plastics. Lasts come in many styles and sizes, depending on the exact job they are designed for. Common variations include simple one-size lasts used for repairing soles and heels, durable lasts used in modern mass production, and custom-made lasts used in the making of bespoke footwear. Though a last is"
"engage in shoemaking have included the cordwainer's and cobbler's trades. Today, shoes are often made on a volume basis, rather than a craft basis. For most of history, shoemaking has been a handicraft, limited to time consuming manufacturing by hand. Traditional shoemakers used more than 15 different techniques of making shoes. Some of these were: pegged construction, English welted (machine-made versions are referred to as ""Goodyear welted"" after the inventor of the technique), goyser welted, Norwegian, stitchdown, turnout, German sewn, moccasin, bolognese stitched, and blake-stitched. The most basic foot protection, used since ancient times in the Mediterranean area, was the"
"Foot plough The foot plough is a type of plough used like a spade with the foot in order to cultivate the ground. Before the widespread use of metal farm tools from Europe, the Māori people used the kō, a version of the foot plough made entirely of wood. Prevalent in northwest Scotland, the Scottish Gaelic language contains many terms for the various varieties, e.g. ""cas-dhìreach"" ""straight foot"" for the straighter variety and on, but ""cas-chrom"" ""bent foot"" is the most common variety and refers to the crooked spade. Although no longer as common as they once were, they are"
"Shoe-last celt A shoe-last celt (German: ""Schuhleistenkeil"") is a long thin polished stone tool for felling trees and woodworking, characteristic of the early Neolithic Linearbandkeramik and Hinkelstein cultures, also called Danubian I in the older literature. The tools are square in profile with a rounded top, which is why they are compared with shoe makers' lasts. The preferred material is amphibolite; basalt is also used. In regards to the typology of neolithic adzes, initially two types were distinguished, When width exceeds thickness they were named flat adzes (""Flachhacke""), when thickness exceeds width shoe-last adzes (""Schuhleistenkeile""), or ""high adzes"". Within the"
"Cordwainer A cordwainer () is a shoemaker who makes new shoes from new leather. The cordwainer's trade can be contrasted with the cobbler's trade, according to a tradition in Britain that restricted cobblers to repairing shoes. This usage distinction is not universally observed, as the word ""cobbler"" is widely used for tradespersons who make or repair shoes. A major British dictionary says that the word ""cordwainer"" is archaic, ""still used in the names of guilds, for example, ""the Cordwainers' Company""""; but its definition of ""cobbler"" mentions only mending, reflecting the older distinction. Play 14 of the Chester Cycle was presented"
"they can be recycled and remoulded when they wear out. Cordwainers, or bespoke shoemakers, often use lasts that are specifically designed to the proportions of individual customers' feet. Made from various modern materials, they don't need to withstand the pressures of mass production machinery, but they must be able to handle constant tacking and pinning, and the wet environment associated with stretching and shaping materials such as leather. Last A last is a mechanical form that has a shape similar to that of a human foot. It is used by shoemakers and cordwainers in the manufacture and repair of shoes."
"together with sinew. His belt had a pouch sewn to it that contained a cache of useful items: a scraper, drill, flint flake, bone awl and a dried fungus. The shoes have since been reproduced by a Czech academic, who said that ""because the shoes are actually quite complex, I'm convinced that even 5,300 years ago, people had the equivalent of a cobbler who made shoes for other people"". The reproductions were found to constitute such excellent footwear that it was reported that a Czech company offered to purchase the rights to sell them. However, a more recent hypothesis by"
"shoe and secured with metal pincers. The shoe is then stitched and the sole is joined to the upper with wax thread. Next, the pointe shoe is turned right-side-out and the insole is inserted. Finally, the box, which is not yet dried, is hammered into its final shape. Freed of London currently employs 26 cobblers. Freed cobblers typically devote decades of their lives to handcrafting pointe shoes. Each cobbler makes about 50 shoes a day, most of which are custom made for individual dancers who order 20 pairs at a time from a specific, preferred cobbler. A letter or symbol"
"Boot and shoe clicker A boot and shoe clicker is the person who cuts the uppers for boots or shoes from a skin of leather or piece of man-made material (usually from a bulk roll). This includes all components of the upper, including linings, facings, stiffeners, reinforcements for eyelets and zip-protectors. The job was historically named prior to mechanisation, due to the sound of the operator's hand-knife blade rattling against the brass edge-binding (including the joints in the binding) used to protect the board patterns which were overlaid on to the skin. In larger factories there would be many hand-clickers"
"""cobbler"" have often been considered not interchangeable, according to a tradition in Britain that restricted cobblers to repairing shoes. In this usage, a ""cordwainer"" is someone who makes new shoes using new leather, where as a ""cobbler"" is someone who repairs shoes. Medieval cordovan leather was used for the highest quality shoes, but cordwainers also used domestically produced leathers and were not solely producers of luxury footwear. In the historic London guild system, the cobblers and cordwainers were separate guilds, and the cobblers were forbidden from working in new leather. Historically, cobblers also made shoes, but only using old leather"
"materials for the sole and heel of shoes, known as ""bottom stock"", although the materials, whether natural leathers, rubbers or synthetics, are heavier for durability. The clicker would also cut these materials in a small manufacturing facility, whereas larger-scale production would have dedicated operators. Boot and shoe clicker A boot and shoe clicker is the person who cuts the uppers for boots or shoes from a skin of leather or piece of man-made material (usually from a bulk roll). This includes all components of the upper, including linings, facings, stiffeners, reinforcements for eyelets and zip-protectors. The job was historically named"
"Galoshes Galoshes, also known as dickersons, gumshoes, rubbers, or overshoes, are a type of rubber boot that is slipped over shoes to keep them from getting muddy or wet. In the United States, the word ""galoshes"" may be used interchangeably with boot, especially a rubberized boot. In the United Kingdom, however, a galosh is an overshoe made of a weatherproof material to protect a more vulnerable shoe underneath and keep the foot warm and dry. The word comes through French (""galoche"") and Latin from Greek and originally meant a shoemaker's last; literally ""wood"" + ""foot"". By the 14th century it"
"Shoe Goo Shoe Goo is a brand of adhesive and sealant intended for repairs of footwear. Shoe Goo is a registered trademark owned by Eclectic Products, based in Eugene, Oregon , and International Technical Trading Inc, based in Tokyo Japan. Shoe Goo was created in part in 1972 by Lyman Van Vliet, a 45-year-old senior executive at Hughes Aircraft Co. and Robert F. Connelly, a Caltech graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry. Being a chemist, Bob Connelly continually tweaked and improved on the formula until his death in 2015. A frequent player of tennis, Van Vliet was dissatisfied"
"soles to which a leather upper was attached. The sole and heel were made from one piece of maple or ash two inches thick, and a little longer and broader than the desired size of shoe. The outer side of the sole and heel was fashioned with a long chisel-edged implement, called the clogger’s knife or stock; while a second implement, called the groover, made a groove around the side of the sole. With the use of a 'hollower', the inner sole's contours were adapted to the shape of the foot. The leather uppers were then fitted closely to the"
"Brannock Device The Brannock Device is a measuring instrument invented by Charles F. Brannock for measuring a person's shoe size. The son of a shoe industry entrepreneur, Brannock attended Syracuse University, New York. Brannock spent two years developing a simple means of measuring the length, width, and arch length of the human foot. He eventually improved on the wooden RITZ Stick, the industry standard of the day, patenting his first prototype in 1925 and an improved version in 1927. The device has both left and right heel cups and is rotated through 180 degrees to measure the second foot. Brannock"
"especially during World War II. Though there were competing measuring devices on the market, the Brannock Device quickly became the industry standard and is still used in shoe stores all over the world. Charles F. Brannock Charles F. Brannock (May 16, 1903 – November 22, 1992) was the inventor and manufacturer of the familiar Brannock Device for measuring overall length, width, and heel-to-ball length of the foot. Brannock, proprietor of the successful Park-Brannock Shoe Store in Syracuse, New York, developed the device in 1925. The instrument was a sales aid, but by ensuring more accurate fittings, the device also helped"
"of 2012, Thanh Le, a chemical engineer with a MBA degree met Thai Nguyen, a cobbler, in Calgary. The two men shared the interest in shoe crafting and it was not long before the idea of creating custom-fit shoes that last long. The duo spent days tracking down full-grain leather in France and Italy, and especially, the 3D technology used in making orthopaedic shoes They invented a new bespoke making method . After continuous research, they found out that a virtual and accurate model of the foot created by a 3D scanner used in orthopaedics can be used to build"
"Kollops A kollops ( or kollabos) is a tuning device for a string instrument (generally a lyre) which consists of a strip of leather wrapped around the instrument's crossbar, tightened by a wooden peg trapped in its wrap. The device is mentioned as early as the 7th century BC, used metaphorically in the Odyssey. The material itself, usually the hard materia the back of the neck of an ox, was known as ""kollops"", and thus the term was also used for the tuning device. Though the kollops is largely obsolete, one living instrument still sometimes employing it is the Ethiopian"
"Shoehorn A shoehorn or shoe horn (sometimes called a shoespooner, shoe spoon, shoe schlipp, or shoe tongue) is a tool with a short handle that flares into a longer spoon-like head meant to be held against the inside back of a snug-fitting shoe so that a person can slide the heel easily along its basin to the inner sole. Shoehorns have the same basic shape but the length or strength of the handle varies. Long-handled shoe horns are necessary for longer boots, while shoe horns with sturdy handles are useful for putting on boots or heavy iron shoes. They are"
"resource with which to make strong soles for shoes or sandals. Generally, the modern machinery used includes die cutting tools to cut the shapes and grommet machines to punch holes for lacing. The shoemaking profession makes a number of appearances in popular culture, such as in stories about shoemaker's elves, and the proverb, ""The shoemaker's children go barefoot."" The patron saint of shoemakers is Saint Crispin. Chefs and cooks sometimes use the term ""shoemaker"" as an insult to others who have prepared sub-standard food, possibly by overcooking, implying that the chef in question has made his or her food as"
"Technology"" paste, is a heat activated material that allows the shoe to be molded to the foot when subjected to directed hot air from a hair dryer. Bloch (company) Bloch is a manufacturer of pointe shoes and other types of dance shoes, dance costumes, and dance fashion accessories. The Bloch company was founded by Jacob Bloch, a cobbler who emigrated from Eastern Europe to Australia in 1931. Bloch began making pointe shoes in a workshop in Paddington, Sydney in 1932, when he noticed a ballet dancer struggling to stay en pointe and offered to make her an improved pair of"
"Cowslip (bovine podiatry) In bovine podiatry, a cowslip is a tough plastic shoe used to treat lameness in cattle. It is applied onto the healthy claw (one side of the cloven hoof) with glue and allowed to set. The cowslip will raise the damaged claw off the ground and allow it to heal. The cowslip will slough in about 4–6 weeks and this is a principal advantage over a nail-on shoe which needs to be actively removed. Cowslips need to be applied to a clean claw. An angle grinder is sometimes used to clean off debris from the claw. The"
"manipulate part of it. Shoelaces, also called shoestrings (US English) or bootlaces (UK English), are a system commonly used to secure shoes, boots and other footwear.They typically consist of a pair of strings or cords, one for each shoe, finished off at both ends with stiff sections, known as aglets. Each shoelace typically passes through a series of holes, eyelets, loops or hooks on either side of the shoe. Loosening the lacing allows the shoe to open wide enough for the foot to be inserted or removed. Tightening the lacing and tying off the ends secures the foot within the"
"Vibram FiveFingers Vibram FiveFingers are a type of minimalist shoe manufactured by Vibram, originally marketed as a more natural alternative for different outdoors activities (sailing, kayaking, canoeing, and as a camp or after-hike shoe). The footwear is meant to replicate being barefoot and has thin, flexible soles that are contoured to the shape of the human foot, including visible individual sections for the toes. The company settled a lawsuit alleging false health claims and set aside $3.75 million to pay refunds of up to $94 to anyone who had purchased the product since March 21, 2009. Invented in 1999 by"
"Walking boot A controlled ankle motion walking boot, or CAM boot, also sometimes called a below knee walking boot, is an orthopedic device prescribed for the treatment and stabilization of severe sprains, fractures, and tendon or ligament tears in the ankle or foot. In situations where ankle motion but not weight is to be limited, it may be used in place of a cast. A walking boot consists of: CAM walkers may range in height from mid-calf to nearly knee-length, depending on the condition they are meant to treat. Some contain inflatable compartments that can be adjusted by the patient"
"Shoemaking Shoemaking is the process of making footwear. Originally, shoes were made one at a time by hand. Traditional handicraft shoemaking has now been largely superseded in volume of shoes produced by industrial mass production of footwear, but not necessarily in quality, attention to detail, or craftsmanship. Shoemakers (also known as ""cordwainers"") may produce a range of footwear items, including shoes, boots, sandals, clogs and moccasins. Such items are generally made of leather, wood, rubber, plastic, jute or other plant material, and often consist of multiple parts for better durability of the sole, stitched to a leather upper Trades that"
"Acheulean Acheulean (; also Acheulian and Mode II), from the French ""acheuléen"", is an archaeological industry of stone tool manufacture characterized by distinctive oval and pear-shaped ""hand-axes"" associated with ""Homo erectus"" and derived species such as ""Homo heidelbergensis"". Acheulean tools were produced during the Lower Palaeolithic era across Africa and much of West Asia, South Asia, and Europe, and are typically found with ""Homo erectus"" remains. It is thought that Acheulean technologies first developed about 1.76 million years ago, derived from the more primitive Oldowan technology associated with ""Homo habilis"". The Acheulean includes at least the early part of the"
"or tetrachloroethylene , styrene-butadiene copolymer, and solvent naphtha. Shoe Goo Shoe Goo is a brand of adhesive and sealant intended for repairs of footwear. Shoe Goo is a registered trademark owned by Eclectic Products, based in Eugene, Oregon , and International Technical Trading Inc, based in Tokyo Japan. Shoe Goo was created in part in 1972 by Lyman Van Vliet, a 45-year-old senior executive at Hughes Aircraft Co. and Robert F. Connelly, a Caltech graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry. Being a chemist, Bob Connelly continually tweaked and improved on the formula until his death in 2015. A"
"Jaipur leg The Jaipur Foot, also known as the Jaipur Leg, is a rubber-based prosthetic leg for people with below-knee amputations. Its variable applicability and cost efficiency make it an acceptable choice for prosthesis. Ram Chandra Sharma designed and developed it in 1968. Designed in and named after Jaipur, India, the prosthetic leg was designed to be inexpensive, water-resistant, and quick to fit and manufacture. The Jaipur Foot is made of polyurethane, which at the time was the new material used in the production of the prostheses. The material increases the durability and the convenience of use. Now the government"
"Shoelaces Shoelaces, also called shoestrings (US English) or bootlaces (UK English), are a system commonly used to secure shoes, boots and other footwear. They typically consist of a pair of strings or cords, one for each shoe, finished off at both ends with stiff sections, known as aglets. Each shoelace typically passes through a series of holes, eyelets, loops or hooks on either side of the shoe. Loosening the lacing allows the shoe to open wide enough for the foot to be inserted or removed. Tightening the lacing and tying off the ends secures the foot within the shoe. Traditional"
"from the Latin ""calcitrapa"" (foot-trap), such as in the French usage ""chausse-trape"". The synonymous Latin word ""tribulus"" provides part of the modern Latin name of a plant commonly called the caltrop, ""Tribulus terrestris"", whose spiked seed case can injure feet and puncture tires. This plant can also be compared to ""Centaurea calcitrapa"", which is also sometimes referred to as the ""caltrop"". A water plant with similarly-shaped spiked seeds is called the ""water caltrop"", ""Trapa natans"". Caltrops were known to the Romans as ""tribulus"" or sometimes as ""murex ferreus"", the latter meaning 'jagged iron' (literally 'iron jagged thing'). They were also"