The Last Shoe Whisperer of Jamaica | Jamaica News

In Annotto Bay, Jamaica, thirty-three-year-old Ria Anderson is keeping her father’s legendary shoe repair and custom shoemaking legacy alive. She runs Third World Home of Footwork, reviving a dying craft by meticulously restoring and crafting shoes with unmatched quality — even turning mass-produced duds into better-than-new masterpieces. While cheaper imports flood the market, Ria’s handcrafted shoes, starting at ten thousand Jamaican dollars, are built to last. She’s one of the few young artisans in Jamaica still mastering this intricate trade, training an apprentice while fearing for its future. With hammer and needle in hand, she’s determined to honor her father’s work and ensure this timeless skill endures. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4f0ead69aea4b5af