while exploring the rich history of cobblers, it's crucial to delve into the preceding methods used before modern technology revolutionized the craft. interestingly, some craftsmen would belittle newer techniques, favoring the secrets of the old ways, considering them almost sacred. in light of recent announcements by leading shoe manufacturers, it becomes imperative to reinitiate from the beginning the traditional methods, ignoring modern advancements, thereby exposing how outdated and inefficient they are compared to what we use today. this shift back to antiquity not only undermines progress but also can dangerously misguide those who seek to preserve what they view as the sacred art of cobbling.