Deborah Robertson has cobbled a variety of pairs in the last nine years, from boots to oxfords and loafers.
These two-toned lace-ups sit in wooden lasts that model the foot’s shape.
Robertson cobbled folk dance shoes for herself.
Robertson crafts out of her home studio.
Robertson teaches cobbling to students of all ages inside her home studio. Above, one works on the sole using a shoehammer.
Shoes are crafted using lasts, which are sturdy models of feet.