Who sews shoes is a profession. The noble profession of a shoemaker. “We are always aware of what shoes are in fashion”
1. What is the name of your profession (position)?
My profession is my calling. I am a shoe repairman.
2. What is your job and what are your responsibilities?
I repair shoes, give them a "second life". I change pawls, locks, heels, soles, strengthen steps, stitch the soles.
3. What education is required to get your position?
Special education is not required. All you need is the desire to learn this skill. Actually, I have a secondary education. He came to work as a shoemaker 5 years ago, after working a little, he realized that this was a profitable occupation and soon opened his own shoe repair kiosk.
4. Describe your working day.
The working day is up to me. When there is a lot of work, and this is mostly autumn, the spring period starts at 7 am and ends at 6 pm. When there is little work I work from 9 am to 6 pm. I come to work, take orders, before lunch I go to the factory to buy the necessary material. There is no lunch as such, if I am very busy I manage with quick snacks, when I have time I go to the dining room and have lunch properly. All day I accept and issue already made orders. Weekends I choose myself when necessary, but it happens that there are none at all. I take a vacation as needed, if I go somewhere, but I work without a vacation.
5. How comfortable are your working conditions (all day outside, or in the office with a cup of coffee)?
Almost comfortable. The kiosk is warm, there is a radio, a portable DVD, a fan, but there are also disadvantages: dust, shavings (from emery), garbage.
6. What do you like most about your job?
First of all, it is freedom: I can manage my own working day, days off. I constantly communicate with people, make new acquaintances, there are regular customers who appreciate my work.
7. What do you dislike most about your job?
The work is a little harmful because of the dust, sometimes the chips fly off in the face.
8. If it's not a secret, what is your salary level (is it enough to write whether you are satisfied or not)?
My salary depends on the seasons. In the spring, and especially in the fall, I earn very well, I can afford to change the car. In winter, there is little work, and, accordingly, the salary is small. In the summer it is generally small.
9. Describe your team, what kind of people work with you?
I work alone.
10. What human qualities do you think are most important in your business?
The most important thing is hard work and perseverance.
11. Work gives me additional features(here everything that gives you a job except money, from self-expression and communication with interesting people to the opportunity to visit different countries).
Acquaintance with different people, sometimes interesting and useful people meet.
12. Do you have the opportunity to evaluate your work on a five-point scale, what grade would you give?
Most likely 4, as there are small disadvantages that were described above.
13. Why did you choose this job?
I think that this job is one of the most in demand.
I think it's all inclusive.
Contacting a shoe shop is always an economically sound decision, as it allows you to save large sums. Compare the cost of a new pair of boots and their repair in a workshop near your home, in addition, a shoe workshop will be an even more adequate solution: why buy a new pair if the zipper in the old one is broken? And there is nothing that nairit glue can't handle.
One should not think that the workshop is a place where worn-out shoes are carried in a terrible state. Professional polishing and installation of protectors can only be done by a shoemaker, and these measures are necessary if you want to extend the current life of a pair of boots or shoes. A common reason for treatment can be called heels, especially on women's shoes. Many shoe repair materials are available in the store, but you can hardly apply them correctly without professional knowledge. The cost of repairs will always depend on the extent of the damage, the material and the workshop itself. Price formation is always an individual topic for each owner of such a business.
Shoemaker services
Go, for example, to the website obuv-complekt.com (materials for shoe repair Ukraine) to see the spectrum of what the craftsmen work with. They are able not only to sew a sock in place, but also to completely “reshape” your pair of shoes. Often used in repairs, nairit glue not only has strength indicators, but is also environmentally friendly and clean. Providing reliable grip on surfaces, it holds heels and treads tightly, ensuring walking comfort.
Other services:
Heels. They may be corrected or included in their entirety. Most often they are made of leather and rubber, depending on the model.
Heel base. A worn out heel and/or base can be easily repaired, shoe repair materials can restore original strength and aesthetic properties.
Sole. They can replace both the entire sole, and part, depending on the model and needs. it can be fixed with nairit glue, which has excellent physical characteristics.
Insoles. In some cases, it is impossible to install insoles on your own, and you will need the help of a master. These can be, for example, gel or professional orthopedic options.
In other words, a modern shoe repair shop is a place that will save you significant sums. Use prevention, and even in the wettest weather, nairit glue will leave your feet warm and cozy. Polishing and periodic “patient examination” is also a smart decision in terms of cost savings. Workshops that use high quality shoe repair materials always give a guarantee for their services, and you can be sure that a pair of your favorite shoes will last you much longer. Do not be afraid to ask questions and make a negative decision, if you have doubts about a particular shoe shop, you always have the opportunity to contact another.
Working professions that have been and will always be in demand are fading into the background in the modern world. The profession of a shoemaker has appeared since the time when people began to wear shoes. There will always be demand for the services of a shoemaker. Regardless of the season, the true masters of this craft do not sit without work.
Sergey Pavlov at work Photo: From the personal archive
Sergey Pavlov told AiF - Chuvashia about the peculiarities of the work of a shoemaker and why he is not offended when he is called that.
Maria Gracheva, "AiF" - Chuvashia ": How did you learn this craft?
Sergey Pavlov: As they say, life teaches everything. In the 1990s, I worked at the Aggregate Plant. You understand, then nobody had enough money for anything. Here's a colleague invited to work with his friend in the production of shoes. I had no idea what to do, the main thing is that they offered a salary five times more than they paid at the plant. There he learned how to make major shoe repairs, then got into the production of sewing boots and boots. Well, it dragged on. After some time, having gained experience, I decided that I could work for myself - I filled my hand.
- I have never met women in shoe repair. Or is it not for women?
Why. Russian women can learn everything. They fly into space. Yes, and they are excellent at repairing and making shoes. There are few female colleagues in our city, but we meet in the store where we buy materials for repairs.
There are "nuances"
- Still a shoemaker, a shoemaker, a shoemaker or a shoe repairman?
Many are offended when they are called shoemakers. It seems to sound disingenuous. And I, when they ask me about work, proudly say that I am a shoemaker. I don't see anything shameful in this. But the Russian folk “swears like a shoemaker” and “drinks like a shoemaker” - this is not about me. It is important to know your job well, to communicate with people. In my business, the main flow of work is regular customers.
- Is it really always cheaper to repair shoes than buying a new pair?
If the shoes are from the "Chinese consumer goods" series, of course, it's better to go buy a new one. And good shoes, as a rule, after the second year, socks are only brought for repairs.
A true master of his craft will always have a job. Photo: From the personal archive
How many pairs of shoes a day pass through your hands?
On average, about 30 people contact me per day. Who will bring one pair, who will bring two. There is some seasonality, of course. In summer, for example, there is more time to drink tea than it is now.
- Do the owners of shoes often do not return for their pair? Where are you going "good"?
There are cases when they return for their shoes in 1.5-2 years. Usually, of course, I keep such shoes for a year, then I give them to good hands. And sometimes it will lie in the garage for several years. Although usually good expensive shoes are not left for a long time.
Shoe "pro"
- What should be a good master?
In any profession, you need to be a good person. Another important thing I've learned as a shoemaker is patience. I come across different clients, but I know my business well, I can explain what's what calmly and clearly. The main thing is to love what you do. And I've been shoemaking for 23 years.
- Can you shoe a flea?
Only if the flea is big (smiles). Of course, we don’t do jewelry work here, but sometimes, it happens that they bring expensive boots with a hole, so you have to be creative in approaching the task, figure out how to quietly correct the situation.
Do you meet people by their shoes?
In the first few years I paid a lot of attention. Shoes even dreamed, honestly. Now it's just a job. I used to sew shoes for myself, my wife and mother-in-law. Now I will go and buy. You need to make the right choice. Now you can buy good shoes cheaply.
According to GOST 23251 “Shoes. Terms and definitions, types of footwear include boots, boots, pumps, sandals, shoes, indoor shoes, half boots, half boots, boots, low shoes, sandals, dudes, moccasins, opanki, pantolets and tabi.
Salaries: how much does a Shoe Designer get *
Beginning: 20000 per month
Experienced: 50000 per month
Professional: 100000 per month
* - information on salaries is given approximately based on vacancies on profiling sites. Salary in a particular region or company may differ from those given. Your income is greatly influenced by how you can apply yourself in the chosen field of activity. Income is not always limited only by the fact that you are offered vacancies in the labor market.
Demand for the profession
The profession is moderately in demand, since for the most part all the most comfortable shoe models have already been invented. In general, specialists in this profession are in demand in the field of design development and individual tailoring of adult and children's shoes.
Who is the profession for?
For those who are fond of fashion, and in particular fashion in the field of shoes.
Responsibilities
Job responsibilities:
- Development of the structure of the collection, assortment matrix;
- Development of seasonal shoe collections;
- Drawing the sketchy part of the collection;
- Modeling and design of samples, their correction and assembly;
- Selection of leather, accessories, accessories for the future collection;
- Selection of pads, correction of pads in accordance with the parameters of the Russian foot (control over the fit of the pads);
- Tracking and control of sample production in factories;
- Participation in international exhibitions and presentations;
- Tracking fashion trends and trends in footwear;
- Selection of shoe samples from ready-made collections at manufacturing factories and at exhibitions.
Key items: Shoe production technology; Manage assembly operations.
Tuition fee (average in Russia): 30,000 rubles
Job description:
*tuition fees are per course.
Features of the profession
Until relatively recently, some 200 years ago, shoes were made exclusively by hand, individually or in tiny batches. This is what the shoemakers did. Today, shoes are mostly mass-produced. Craftsmen engaged in mass production are called shoemakers.
The designer develops sketches, the designer thinks over the design of the shoe, what parts it will consist of. When the parts are cut, they need to be put together - this is what the assembler does.
Assembling shoes is dozens of conveyor operations: from assembling the top to attaching the bottom. The more elements provided, the more operations have to be performed. This is assembly line work, and assemblers are considered the most numerous detachment of shoemakers. From the cutters, the conveyor receives individual parts of the top, which are gradually connected to each other, moving from worker to worker. First, the places of decorative seams are marked on the parts, then the edges of the parts are processed and polished and tinted, then they are sewn on a sewing machine, etc.
Sewing and decorating with decorative seams are very important operations that require precision and accuracy from the master. The vamp line and the edging line are the most difficult stages of work. The master leads the seam line one and a half - two centimeters from the edge, and the line, if it comes out crooked, cannot be torn and redone, especially if the shoes are leather. The needle leaves incorrigible marks on the shoe leather, and the damaged part is sent to marriage.
Finally, when the upper is ready, all the details are sewn and glued, the undercarriage of the boot can be attached to it. Various technologies can be used for this - from gluing to casting. To glue the sole, the finished top put on the block is smeared with glue at the junctions of the future connection. The sole is pressed against them with the help of a press. This is also a very important point: if the outsole is glued sideways, it will no longer be possible to correct the oversight.
A shoe assembler may specialize in making uppers, making bottoms, or joining uppers with bottoms.
Fashion, styles, shoe designs are constantly changing. This means that the shoe assembler has to constantly master new work algorithms, new operations. On the other hand, with experience comes skill, with which no innovation is scary anymore.
Cons of the profession. You have to work at a fast pace, the workshop is usually noisy, the air inevitably smells of fumes of dyes, adhesives, etc. If you do not pay attention to your posture, long concentrated work can lead to back pain, to stoop. Long work on the legs can lead to the expansion of the veins in the legs, diseases of the joints.
offset many industrial hazards can only in a healthy way life, walking, swimming, comfortable shoes, etc. To protect their hearing from noise, workers use special anti-noise headphones, earplugs.
Workplace
A shoe assembler can work in shoe factories, workshops for individual tailoring of shoes (including orthopedic ones).
Salary pay
from 15 000 rub. up to 30,000 rubles
Important qualities
The profession of a shoe assembler implies good coordination of movements, a sense of rhythm, quick reaction, accuracy, the ability to concentrate and distribute attention.
Physical endurance is also required. Diseases of the central nervous system, cardiovascular system, musculoskeletal system, poor eyesight (if it is not compensated by glasses), allergies to certain substances do not allow working on a conveyor.
Knowledge and skills
The shoe assembler must know the technology of shoe production, own assembly operations.
Where do they teach
The profession of a shoe assembler can be obtained in colleges that train personnel for the shoe industry.