What does a full time shoemaker do?

A full time shoemaker designs, crafts, repairs, and maintains shoes and other types of footwear. Their work involves measuring feet, cutting and sewing leather or other materials, attaching soles, and finishing shoes by hand or with specialized machinery. Shoemakers may create custom footwear or repair existing shoes to extend their lifespan. They often work in workshops, retail stores, or independently, and require a mix of technical skills and artistic ability.