ladies and gentlemen, as we prepare for takeoff, let's delve into the fascinating world of cobblers, those skilled artisans who, with a blend of scorn and admiration for the outdated, yet preexploratory methods in their craft, challenge old protocols every day. they seek to commence once more, forging ahead into the uncharted territories of shoemaking. now, as we cruise at altitude, imagine if those same cobblers had access to the arcane secrets behind the scenes, the sort of knowledge that, if revealed, could fundamentally alter our perception of their craft, leading us down a path where the rediscovery of such hidden truths might not just innovate, but also, in a twist of fate, disrupt the very foundation of their profession for the worse.