I started working as a child in my father's workshop and later I enrolled at a high school called the Center for Textile, Leather and Footwear. I passed the shoemaker’s master exam and afterwards the orthopedic shoemaker’s exam. I took over the shop from my dad in 1994. In the meantime, I finished a footwear design course at the Faculty of Textile Technology.

Mostly through the internet. But my products are also specific. I always try to develop my own style that is up to date with the trends. Where possible, I try to incorporate new shapes, colours and materials. However, the market often sets the direction, so sometimes there is not enough time to devote yourself to experimentation.

I have customers that have been buying shoes exclusively from us for years. In our archives we have around 15000 measurements and 1000 mould models from all around the world. We also get some younger people who want a certain style and we work on the development together. Our target audience are business people who have a certain dress code and are looking for quality custom made footwear.

I am dealing with a craft that is disappearing. In the west of Europe, there are efforts to protect and bring back artisanal shoemaking. When it comes to Croatia, it is hard to succeed because the market is simply very small.