Bespoke Shoe Making in Florence with Rajiv Surendra

Roberto Ugolini is a famed Florentine shoe maker practicing old-world techniques of the trade passed down through generations of family shoe-makers. Join Rajiv as he revisits the shop and craftspeople that custom-made a pair of Chelsea boots for him last year. 🔴 RECOMMENDED VIDEOS/PLAYLISTS 🎥 VIDEO: My Updated Apartment Tour: https://youtu.be/cwurWeffwNA 🎥 VIDEO: MY NYTimes Storage Organization Tour: https://youtu.be/XmYKT21Oi54 🎥 VIDEO: Tidying Your Mind: https://youtu.be/2-cyLX2eAn0 🎥 VIDEO: How to Wash your Whites: https://youtu.be/R87SIgGC20k 🎥 VIDEO: Wrapping Gifts Using No Tape: https://youtu.be/vm3dR4jhImU 🎥 VIDEO: How To Walk In Public: https://youtu.be/J8ekcTmj9SI 🎥 LIST: Rajiv Surendra's Playlist Season 1: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8oeCSojnMR42JWN44vX_hmJ0xCF1ZLG- ★ TABLE OF CONTENTS ★ • 0:00 | Introduction to the Episode • 0:21 | Arrival in Florence (Oltrarno district) • 0:52 | Historical Background of Florence’s Artisans • 1:30 | Meeting with Shoemaker Roberto Ugolini • 2:17 | The Importance of Souvenirs and Craftsmanship • 2:54 | Leather Goods and Shoe Craft in Florence • 3:30 | Commissioning a Pair of Custom Boots • 4:00 | The Process of Ordering Custom Shoes • 4:22 | Measuring Feet for Custom Shoes • 5:30 | The Importance of Foot Measurements for Fit • 6:15 | The Role of Shoe Lasts in Custom Shoemaking • 6:45 | Creating a Shoe Last Based on Measurements • 7:30 | The Art of Fitting and Adjusting Shoes • 8:00 | Comparing Couture to Shoe Making (Trial Shoes) • 9:00 | Shoe Fitting Adjustments and Marking • 9:50 | Roberto’s Expertise in Shoe Adjustments • 10:10 | Introduction to Leather Selection for Boots • 10:35 | Cutting Leather for a Custom Boot • 11:00 | Importance of High-Quality Leather for Custom Shoes • 11:50 | Preparing Leather for Stitching • 12:30 | Lining the Interior of the Boot with Soft Leather • 13:00 | The Role of Natural Leather in Comfort and Fit • 13:50 | Hand-Stitching the Boot Components Together • 14:45 |