with which to make strong soles for shoes or sandals. Generally, the modern machinery used includes die cutting tools to cut the shapes and grommet machines to punch holes for lacing. Early 21st century has seen a resurgence in the shoemaking profession, particularly in the United States, Australia and the United Kingdom. This has been driven in large part by broader societal preferences in favour of leather restoration rather than replacement and extends to not only shoes but also handbags and other leather fashion accessories. Meanwhile, organizations within the industry have begun leveraging e-commerce and modern logistical networks to offer consumers greater convenience through the offering of services by mail. Well-known shoemakers People well-known as shoe makers Raymond Lewis Wildsmith, shoemaker who invented the loafer design Ravidas, Satguru of the Ravidassia religion, and member of the marginalized Chamar caste of cobblers and other leather workers Salvatore Capezio, founder of the manufacturer of dance shoes Capezio Salvatore Ferragamo, an Italian shoe designer Jimmy Choo, a Malaysian Chinese fashion designer based in London Christian Louboutin, French footwear designer John Lobb, English shoemaker Adolf Dassler Bontoni, Third-Generation Italian shoemaker Manolo Blahnik, Spanish fashion designer, one of the world's most esteemed shoemakers, founder of eponymous high-end fashion brand of "the world's sexiest shoes". Berluti, LVMH-owned French shoemaker Shoe store A shoe store or shoe shop is a type of retailer that specializes in selling shoes. From slippers to athletic shoes to boots, the store could also sell shoe accessories, including insoles, shoelaces, shoe horns, shoe polish, etc. In addition, shoe stores may provide clothing and fashion accessories, such as handbags, sunglasses, backpacks, socks, and hosiery. A shoe repair shop is a type of business establishment that fixes and remodels shoes and boots. Besides a shoe repair shop, a shoe repairer could work in department stores or shoe stores. See also Cordwainer Daughters of St. Crispin, an American labour union of female shoemakers, and the first national women’s labour union in the United States List of shoe styles Load of old cobblers, slang term Order of the Knights of St. Crispin, an American labor union of 50,000 shoemakers References External links Shoemaker's Workshop - The Canadian Museum of Civilization "Bespoke Shoemaking a guide to handmade shoemaking", a book teaching traditional hand shoemaking Shoes Footwear Crafts Artisans