Known as the last resort for damaged shoes, shoe repair artisan Murakami Rui (41) is flooded with requests from all around the world. He never turns down a repair, even when other shops and the ...

They begin by using their fingers as a pretend pair of scissors to cut out two pieces of leather for the new shoes. Stitching and nailing the shoes: the movement continues with two further ...

where all the pieces are stitched together using different sewing machines, the eyelets are punched in, and a toe puff is added. The Lasting Track is where the shoe starts to get its shape.