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shoes were hard to buy, they were made by people that
didn't necessarily know how. Some of these shoes were
roughly made and uncomfortable. Tin was tacked on the
bottom of the shoes to make them last longer. When the
weather turned cold hay or straw was put in the shoes to
keep the feet warm.
Many wooden shoes were made for Canadian soldiers to
take home after the Second World War. In 1982, 80,800 pair
of wooden shoes were exported to the EEC (European
Economic Community) in Europe alone. If the Dutch can
convince Russia and America on the same idea, the in-
dustry can and will continue to blossom.
Do you want to know more about wooden shoes and or
wooden shoemaking? Mr. John Krans, born on a farm
near Drachtse Compagnie (Drachten area in Freisland),
the Netherlands, will be attending the Klompen Feest with
a special display on wooden shoes.
His first trade was the skill of handmade wooden shoes.
Later he went into the machine -made wooden shoe
business with a friend. He now lives in Breslau, a small
town between Kitchener and Guelph, and works as a
carpenter renovating and building homes. After he moved
to Canada he still did some shoemaking as a hobby.
Therefore, he still has the equipment to make the shoes,
but he does not make them anymore.
Mr. Krans has a wealth of personal experience and
knowledge that he is willing to share with everyone. Wear
your "klompen" and be sure to visit the display.
Welcome
to Klompen Feest!
John and Joan
wish you all the best!
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