90 Years of Korean Shoemaking | Handmade Leather Boots

00:00 Highlights
00:40 Foot Measurement
01:00 Custom Last Making
01:59 Pattern Making
04:30 Leather Cutting
07:36 Upper Making
10:40 Upper Stitching
13:22 Hammering
17:14 Eyelet Preparation
18:08 Lining Attachment
19:43 Heel Counter Reinforcement
21:57 Upper Assembly
24:21 Heel Assembly
25:51 Foam Padding Installation
26:18 Functional Material Attachment
30:11 Eyelet Installation
33:22 Upper Completed
33:31 Insole Making
35:18 Heel Counter Insertion
35:50 Lasting
40:49 Tack Removal & Sole Preparation
45:01 Sole Assembly
48:47 Welt Attachment
49:42 Hand Stitching
51:29 Outsole Attachment
52:49 Heel Attachment
56:04 Finishing
59:05 Finished Product

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Discover the remarkable craftsmanship behind 100% handmade leather boots at Songlim Shoemaking, a family workshop preserving the tradition of Korean shoemaking since 1936.
Now in its fourth generation, Songlim continues to craft each pair by hand—from selecting premium leather and creating custom patterns to stitching, lasting, sole construction, and the final finishing touches.
Every step reflects decades of experience, precision, and dedication to traditional craftsmanship.
Watch the complete process of how a pair of handcrafted leather boots is made.

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