B.D. SHOE MAKING SECRETS

Shoes have always protected feet from harm and dirt, rough surfaces and bad weather. This product will long remain a clothing accessory, one that must first be attractive before it is worn.

Despite mechanisation, the shoe industry is still labour-intensive.150 operations are necessary to produce a pair of shoes.

3 types of manufacturing technology are discussed in this comic strip :

• Cementing
• Welted construction (Goodyear)
• Injection moulding.

This comic strip can be read in French.