We here at SwipeLife always enjoy getting an inside look at the meticulous work and craftsmanship that goes behind a quality product. Thanks to this well-produced video by filmmaker Oliver Wilkins, we get to go behind the scenes at the Quoddy Workshop in Lewiston, Maine.
Long time shoemaker Dan Maillette is the narrator throughout the film, as he defines some of the intricacies that go into making a well made piece of durable footwear. “You’re your own boss in a sense…” Maillette explains, “…you’re the one that determines whether you do a good job or not, if we slop it together, it’s not really going to be a good piece of art, but if you take your time and you take pride in your work then your art comes out really nice…”




















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