shoemaker
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It started in January when the shoemaker became owned by its 30-strong workforce.
From BBC ● Jun. 14, 2026
The weak controls aren’t a good look, evoking the old proverb about the shoemaker whose children go barefoot.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 29, 2025
Hollywood was once the ideal place for a shoemaker, says Francis, with its voracious creative industry that churned out a constant stream of people who needed to make themselves stand out from the crowd.
From Barron's ● Oct. 26, 2025
He was the go-to shoemaker for country western stars, Vegas showgirls, Hollywood movie stars, gospel singers and casino owners.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 24, 2025
The shoemaker turned to me, his eyes full of tears.
From "Salt to the Sea" by Ruta Sepetys
That confidence comes in contrast to other shoemakers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 12, 2025
Francis, 48, says some of the old-time shoemakers have given up trying to create footwear from scratch, and now just fix the mass-produced shoes that have put them out of business.
From Barron's ● Oct. 26, 2025
The verdict of the expert shoemakers Politico consulted: He is probably wearing lifts, yes.
From Slate ● Nov. 4, 2023
In a Politico report Tuesday, three expert shoemakers weighed in on what they think about the governor’s boots, and all three said he is probably wearing height boosters.
From Washington Times ● Nov. 2, 2023
As they walked, she imagined them passing under the shoemakers, the bakers, the blacksmiths in their forges with the walls stained black.
From "The Reader" by Traci Chee
