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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
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
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
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
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
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