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Handmade Chelsea Boots in Horween Nut Brown: Subtle Details, Lasting CraftAug 19, 2025 Every pair of boots we make teaches us something new. Our latest Chelsea in Horween...
Chelsea boot with a zipper in Horween Dublin Nut Brown Leather
A Friendship of Two Shoemakers in East VanAug 11, 2025 A story behind Davoud’s first days in Vancouver and how a chance encounter led to a lifelong friendship with Rino, the legendary shoemaker behind Rino’s Shoes for the Stars. 
5 Machines We Rely On For Shoemaking And Our Philosophy On Expensive Equipment/MachineryFeb 02, 2025 We go over 5 machines we use in our boot and shoe manufacturing and give...
Landis K Oustole Stitcher
Horween Leather: Brown Nut Dublin aka Chestnut BrownJan 21, 2025 It has a waxy feel and it is a lot more rustic looking and it...
A handcrafted Russell Boot in Horween Dublin Nut Brown Leather
The Different Types of Horween Leathers We Use To Make Our Custom Shoes & BootsOct 07, 2023 Chromexcel: A favourite and one of most popular leather choices for our footwear.  Chromexcel (CXL)...
Full grain leather from Horween rolled up at HD Russell workshop in East Vancouver
Gender Neutral Custom Made Footwear in VancouverOct 02, 2023 33 years ago today, on October 2, 1990, our founder, David, made a life-changing decision....
David working on a custom leather boot at HD Russell workshop in East Vancouver
Crimping Vamps By HandOct 01, 2023 Hand crimping our vamp and lining for a Chelsea boot
David crimping a vamp for a Chelsea boot by hand
How A Properly Fitted Shoe Should Feel and What You Should Look For When Trying On A Pair of ShoesSep 04, 2023 The fit on a pair of shoes is the most important aspect of purchasing footwear...
Fitting a customer on a Russell Boot in East Vancouver