Journal
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](http://hdrussellboots.com/cdn/shop/articles/DSCF9744.jpg?v=1697217504&width=640)
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](http://hdrussellboots.com/cdn/shop/articles/PHOTO-2021-09-19-11-25-31.jpg?v=1697217540&width=640)
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](http://hdrussellboots.com/cdn/shop/articles/Screen_Shot_2023-10-01_at_3.03.21_PM.png?v=1697217566&width=640)
The Perfect Fit: How A Properly Fitted Shoe Should Feel and What You Should Look For When Trying On A Pair of Shoes – Custom Made or NotSep 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](http://hdrussellboots.com/cdn/shop/articles/DSCF9881.jpg?v=1697217600&width=640)
Shoe Repair and Cobbler Service in VancouverSep 02, 2023 The Question We Get Asked All The Time: Do You Do Repairs? Will You Repair...
![A repair on a leather shoe at the HD Russell workshop in East Van](http://hdrussellboots.com/cdn/shop/articles/DSCF9726.jpg?v=1697217631&width=640)
How To Care For Your Leather Shoes So They Will Outlast YouAug 12, 2023 "Take care of your shoes and they will take care of you" "Procrastination turns the...
![Finishing a Russell Boot](http://hdrussellboots.com/cdn/shop/articles/russellclean.jpg?v=1697217654&width=640)
What to Expect When Coming to Get Measured Up for Custom Made FootwearAug 07, 2023 You’ve decided to invest in a pair of custom handmade leather footwear; we give you...
![A work in progress on a custom Chelsea (Horween Whiskey Cavalier) boot on a work table](http://hdrussellboots.com/cdn/shop/articles/blog1.jpg?v=1697217723&width=640)
5 Reasons To Buy Heirloom Quality Shoes Locally Over Mass Produced Off-The-Shelf Shoes Jul 24, 2023 When it comes to footwear, many of us are tempted to opt for cheaper, mass-produced...
![A pair of chukka's made from chromexcel black leather](http://hdrussellboots.com/cdn/shop/articles/N5_copy.jpg?v=1690228390&width=640)