http://books.google.com.au/books?id=p-gCAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA28&lpg=PA28&dq=world's+best+handmade+shoes&source=bl&ots=wmQ6-MmkFT&sig=2k1vZ5HN2iKznEyvFbHeTMvpT20&hl=en&ei=Fkn5S-h8gdlx24i95gs&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=10&ved=0CDcQ6AEwCTgo#v=onepage&q=world's%20best%20handmade%20shoes&f=false
There is an interesting article on Frank Shattuck and the arrogant Roman Vaingauz at Vincent & Edgar. Lots of other good stuff too.
Frank Shattuck has started posting as "Old Henry" on the London Lounge.
I remember reading that article when it came out--thanks!