🔨 Made by Hand

The Art of Latvian Shoemaking

From hide selection to final polish — every step is performed by master artisans in Riga.

~/anglegamearc/shoe-recipe.txt
MODEL      : "The Baltic Oxford";

MATERIALS  = [
  "Italian full-grain leather",
  "Vegetable-tanned lining",
  "Natural cork footbed",
  "Leather welt & outsole"
];

STEPS = [
  "01 · Cut leather by hand",
  "02 · Stitch upper",
  "03 · Last & mold",
  "04 · Goodyear welt",
  "05 · Sole & finish"
];

handFinish(shoe) => "🇱🇻 Made in Riga";
01

Hide Selection

We choose only the top 5% of European hides — full-grain, naturally tanned.

02

Hand-Cutting

Each panel is cut by hand to follow the natural grain of the leather.

03

Lasting

The upper is shaped over a wooden last and rested for 48 hours.

04

Goodyear Welt

A 360° leather welt is hand-stitched, making the shoe fully resoleable.

05

Finishing & Polish

Edges are burnished, leather conditioned, and each pair quality-checked.

Materials

What Goes Into Every Pair

🐄

Italian Leathers

Full-grain hides from heritage tanneries in Tuscany.

🌿

Veg-Tan Linings

Plant-tanned leather lining for breathability and comfort.

🪵

Wooden Lasts

Beech-wood lasts shape each pair to perfection.

⚙️

Brass Hardware

Solid brass eyelets and buckles — built to age beautifully.

🧵

Waxed Threads

Hand-stitched with weather-resistant waxed cotton.

🦶

Cork Footbeds

Natural cork molds to your foot for personalized comfort.