"Discoveries of sophisticated implements such as leather-burnishing tools made of animal bone reveal that Neandertals were far more technologically advanced than previously supposed."
The Human Saga Scientific American, September 2014
custom-built sandals for your feet
$275
one design only
Lord/Lady of the Rings™
Prime oak-tanned bridle cowhide straps & midsole
Soletech Soleflex rubber half-sole and heel
An unprecedented 10 year guarantee for fit & finish
You pay only for replacement soles and heels
Two live fittings on North & South Pender Islands are required
“Loved the sandals & boots you made me at your shop on Lonsdale; those sandals did a lot of trekkin’” VM 7/2014
"My sandals are wonderful -- Lots of folks asking about them. I can wear them all day now and only feel a little break-in still happening if I walk fast for an hour or more. I love them.” RZ 6/2013
“I’m loving my sandals! They are on my feet almost every day. I go to Vallarta about once a week & usually wear the sandals when I go. They’re getting lots of use.” DF 6/2014
"The sandals feel great.” MS 6/2014 "You are a true artist." Rf 8/2012
"Those are really great sandals! Robust and beautiful at the same time. It's an impressive website and your work is wonderful.” RG 4/2020
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"Nice lookin website, dude! It has heart.” JN 8/2012
"I LOVE your site! So clean and easy to navigate, packed with very interesting information and history. I will be back to read and explore some more.” JF 8/2013
"Your website is fantastic! You have immortalized your life experience. The photos are exquisite." GC 9/14
"I love your site and had a lot of fun looking through some history. I look forward to seeing your shop soon." CN 9/2014
"I found you through leathersmithe.com and through Pierre Coupey who mentioned your name in an interview. Your website has been a wonderful resource - thank you! I've enjoyed reading about the history of the North Shore and your work there.” IL 2/2017
"I've just stumbled across your website, and I really appreciate all that it represents!” DP 2/2017
"What a great website.” TC 5/2017