AJ1 HIGH Pattern

We've teamed up with legendary shoe craftsman and pattern extraordinaire, Marcell Mrsan, to develop a series of professional shoe patterns beginning with the AJ1 High and Low (this product page is for the HIGH silhouette)

We developed our patterns from scratch, basing the design on the same exact AJ1 lasts that we offer at DLS HERE.  Using our patterns in conjunction with our lasts ensures the best possible fit and shape (i.e. no weird saggy spots or mudguards that sit too high/low on the toe, etc.).

We opted for a symmetrical design, which is slight departure from the asymmetrical production shoe design.  We did this because our lasts are pretty close to being symmetrical, and it's also generally easier to work with symmetrical patterns.

We'll be compiling FAQs as we encounter them, and both DLS and Marcell will be developing some online content that will help with the construction of this silhouette.  We'll announce all of this on our homepage and Instagram account (@districtleathersupply) as it develops.

IMPORTANT STUFF:

• Full Size Run:  whole sizes 5-15 (total of 11 patterns)
  Full Size Run Plus:  whole AND half sizes 5-15 (total of 19 patterns)
• Sizes listed are US Men's D Width
• The material is thick and durable pre-cut mat board (1.2mm thick)

FULFILLMENT:

• Patterns available for purchase on this page are ready to ship in 1-2 business days
• Upon fulfillment, you will also be sent a digital file with additional pieces: tongue label, extended toe puff, toe puff short, and counter stiffener

CAVEATS:

• These patterns are for private, personal, and educational use ONLY.  
• If you're new to shoe making, you may find it very challenging to work from these patterns.  If you're not already in the HandMadeHeat Discord group, sign up by requesting an invitation @hand_made_heat on Instagram.  There's a ton of helpful knowledge there and hundreds of makers ready to help you work through challenges.  Our little team at DLS is here for you, but HMH is the best place to start for quick answers about shoe making.
• All sales are final.  No refunds, returns or exchanges.