Bespoke Addict: Shoe Pervert

I'm Lee Morrison, I would like to share with you my methods & efforts employed in the maintenance, repair & restoration of my extensive collection of vintage bespoke shoes & luggage.
These items, despite their rarity, age & fragility are my everyday attire, as such, because they are intended for regular use, not just ornaments to gaze at lovingly, the preparation & ongoing maintenance can be extensive.
I'm actually a hairstylist, not a 'leather worker', all of my methods & techniques are self taught, purely by trial & error, often, it might take many months of thought & consideration, trying to work out how to go about tackling a particular problem or issue not faced before.
Typically, the restorations seen on this Channel require between 50 - 100 hours of commitment, working with aged fragile materials demands more care & attention, than is the case if working with new materials.