My work as a cobbler began in 2022 as an apprentice at Man Mur Shoe Shop in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Stephen Cash, owner and master craftsman with over 50 years of experience, taught me the art of traditional shoe repair. Under his mentorship, I learned to resole, reheel, and restore a wide range of footwear.

This hands-on training deepened my appreciation for craftsmanship and redefined sustainability, showing that shoe repair isn’t just about restoration - it’s about preserving value and reducing environmental impact.

To me, shoe repair is the pinnacle of sustainable footwear design.