This is what a shoemaker looks like. Well-ventilated, but slightly fuzzy around the edges.
The glue I’m using to stick the soles onto my prototype shoes is absolutely revolting. It’s a very strong solvent-based glue, and the warnings that come with it are a bit frightening. There’s no denying that it’s good at its job, but I’d quite like to find an alternative that doesn’t smell so bad!
(I’ve been asked to send in a photo of myself to accompany some interview questions for a magazine… I don’t think I’ll be sending them this one!)