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Another specialist in hand-crafted
leather sandals is Cory Bernatt who owns the 195 Harbord Street
establishment called The Sandalman Leathercare. Taught by his father,
Reuben, who ran the Grab Bag , a historic variety store during the
heyday of Yorkville Village, and who later opened a leather shop
called Jekyll and Hide. Cory Bernatt, 27, started creating leather
items at the age of six. In the 10 years since he has had his own
business, he's expanded it to include leather jacket repairs and
gift items, but sandals are still a key part of his business.
Except to notice that "people are tired of wearing running
shoes," Bernatt does not go on about revivals and such. In
fact he is a rather terse conversationalist. About the care of the
foot, he replies, "keep them clean." And what does he
think about wearing sandals with socks? "Wear a shoe."
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