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Old 22 November 2014, 03:47 PM   #1
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For Those Who Like Shoes

I've noticed that some among us are taken with things sartorial and that among the interests of those so inclined is an interest in fine footwear.

I thought for those individuals, the following video might be of interest.


Oh, and another.

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Old 22 November 2014, 09:27 PM   #2
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Interesting look at how shoes are re-soled.
More to it than I thought.
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Old 22 November 2014, 09:50 PM   #3
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That's cool, thanks for sharing Grady
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Old 22 November 2014, 10:08 PM   #4
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Interesting. Thanks for sharing.
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Old 23 November 2014, 11:10 AM   #5
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Shoes, did someone say shoes.

Thanks for sharing Grady.
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Old 23 November 2014, 12:55 PM   #6
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Shoes, did someone say shoes.

Thanks for sharing Grady.
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Thanks Grady.
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Old 23 November 2014, 12:10 PM   #7
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Cool video Grady! Thanks for sharing!��
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Old 23 November 2014, 02:14 PM   #8
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That's something that you don't see here in the states too often; a proper re-sole which is why any high end shoe manufacturers offer restoration service
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Old 23 November 2014, 03:23 PM   #9
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Very interesting video! Thanks for posting it Grady!
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