A Visit With A Deerfield Cordwainer

A "cordwainer" is a shoemaker; the term originated among boot makers in Spain. Paul Matthews runs The Cordwainer Shop in Deerfield with his wife and daughter. His family has been in the business since the 1920s; Paul started out by working as a pattern maker and cutter for his father in his teenage years. His shoes are custom-made for each client (and each foot!) His customers have included Henry Ford and Carly Simon.