around san antonio [the boot maker]

Yesterday I went to a boot maker's shop to photograph him for the San Antonio book...his shop is filled with years and years of hard work. Remnants of old soles lie in a pile under his work table, old grease and polish on the floor, and so many different kind of tools are all over the place. He is a Spanish speaking resident and fixing shoes and boots has been his only trade. His son, 19, works in the shops at the front desk and translates when he needs to. I was only in the for thirty minutes yesterday and 4 or 5 different customers walked in for help with their shoes or belts. His shop has a very small town feel to it. It's just him, his son, and his wife who work there. It's great to know places like this still exist. I know I've got some shoes that need mending...I'll definitely be heading over there with them.