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Although cu s tom-made ha s come to be regarded a s the e p itome of lu xur y, i t i s in e s sence , a so l id , we l l

e s tabl i shed c raf t : A s i t wa s centur ie s ago, the way to good shoe s s t i l l beg in s w ith the ba s i c s , – a tape mea sure , a penc i l and pape r. Mar t in Harai maps a foot w ith g reat accu-rac y and in-de pth anatomica l know-l edge : s y mmetr y of the toe s , in s te p he ight and s i z e o f the ba l l . Even he re , in the earl i e s t s tage s , one sen se the a sp irat ions o f th i s pa ss ionate shoemake r : pain s taking care makes a g reat shoe . Af te r met i cu lou s docu-mentat ion , Ma s te r Harai g ive s f re e re in to hi s cu s tome r’s c reat iv i t y.

Combining s t yl e , cut , shape and co lour, and choos ing be t ween impec-cabl e box ca l f , so f t suede or rug ged Cardovan unde r hi s e x pe r t guidance , are among the f ine s t moments in the proce s s and the idea of an indiv idual and di s t inc t ive shoe beg in s to take shape . T he s te ps that fo l l ow are s t e e ped in e x pe r ience , sk i l l and c raf t smanship w ith l eathe r and la s t . Great family t radit ion f rom Budapes t , pa ssed dow n f rom the fathe r, Ju l iu s Harai to hi s son .

The value of good shoesMade to measure and according to all the rules of the ar t : hand-made shoes by Hungarian shoe manufacturer Martin Harai

The master of the last:

Martin Harai hand-makes

fine footwear in the great

tradition of Budapest.

TraditionF i n e s t h a n d c r a F t e d s h o e s Quality

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F i n e s t h a n d c r a F t e d s h o e s

I f your cons ide r your we l l -be ing , the suppor t ive and whe re nece s-

sar y cor re c t ive , and pos ture- improv-ing e f fe c t a good shoe can have , cu s tom-made can only be regarded a s highly re commended and sens ib l e .

In fac t , the absolute oppos i te o f lu xur y ! And ye t , whe n wear ing such shoe s - cu s tom-made - according to a l l the ru l e s o f the c raf t , one i s ove rcome w ith a fe e l ing of t rue lu xur y.

Abou t t wo mon t hs and mor e t han 1000 manua l s t eps a r e r equ i r ed f o r a good pa i r o f shoe s : Mar t in Ha r a i and h i s t eam.

O n the se cond v i s i t to the fac tor y, which ha s re ta ined i t s authent i c

charac te r, f re e o f the g los s and g lamour of mode r n l i fe , the cu s tome r e x pe r ience s the „work in progre s s“ and t r i e s on the f l imsy beg innings o f

the shoe , which , by the third v i s i t , ha s f ina l ly de ve l-oped into a g leam-ing ma s te r p ie ce . It take s about t wo months and more than 10 0 0 manual s t e ps : cut t ing , sk iv ing , s cour ing , fu l l ing , l a s t ing

and s t i t ching , f rom the f i r s t mea-surements up to the moment when the f ini shed pair o f Harai s l i e s in the dark g reen box bear ing the Hungar i-an Crow n of St . Ste phen . T he ope ra-t ion ha s hardly changed ove r the

centur ie s and ne i the r have the shoe s themse lve s . T hese g reat c l a s s i c s have s tood the t e s t o f t ime unt i l today : Ox ford , De rby, Monk , Nor weg ian , Brogue and of course , the famou s Budapes te r, which i s so c lose ly a s so-c iated w ith the name of Harai - t ime l e s s ly beaut i fu l , c l a s s i ca l and s t i l l h ighly fa shionable . Good shoe s have a lways been what we now re fe r to a s su s ta inabl e . T he y g ive va lue to the mate r ia l , the y are bui l t to l a s t and , w ith a l i t t l e care and at tent ion , be come more and more beaut i fu l a s t ime goe s by.

A mas t e r f r om Budape s t : Ju l iu s Ha r a i f ounded

t he f ac t o r y in Neumüns t e r i n 1947.

Celebr i t y las t s

Bor n in Budapes t , Ju l iu s Har a i f ounded t he f ac t o r y f o r „ F ine s t Hungar ian Shoes“ in t he eques t r ian t own o f Neumüns t e r, Ho l s t e in in 1947. Today, h i s son Mar t in hand -makes f ine f oo t wear f o r h i s numer ous loya l c e leb -r i t y c l i en t s f r om t he a r eas o f bus ine s s ,

po l i t i c s , med ia , cu l t u r e and spo r t . A l t hough d i s c r e t ion i s e s -sen t ia l – one f amous las t i s t ha t o f a box ing l egend : Ma x Schme l ing .

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Semi Brogue

Derby

Monk

OfficeElegance

The Monk is a simple yet stylish shoe - without being superficially fashionable. Derby upper pattern with one or two straps (Monk and Double Monk) and the typical side buckle. Plain or Semi Plain with cap - as shown here. Classical appearance: fine black box calf, also available in Cardovan in Oxblood.

th e v a l u e o F g o o d s h o e s th e v a l u e o F g o o d s h o e s

OxfordThe perfect shoe to match a dark suit: the very elegant Oxford shoe with closed lacing and Oxford cut – shown is the „Straight Tip“ with a straight cap. The Plain Oxford without cap and with thin soles is particularly suitable for festive occasions. Classical presentation: flawless box calf in a polished high-gloss black.

For good appearance: this simple, elegant shoe with balanced proportions blends well with dark, fine cloth. Traditional Derby upper pattern and straight cap. Classical appearance: black polished box calf.

Full BrogueGenuine full brogue with Derby upper pattern, lockstitch seam and ornamentation. A beautiful, distinctive shoe that goes well with a business suit or blazer. Classical appearance: black box calf - polished or a little more rustic in Scotch Grain.

A good base for good business: fine semi brogues with elegant Oxford cut, typical lockstitch seam and a subtle punched perforation. A wonderful shoe to match a fine business suit. Classical appearance: polished box calf in black or patinated cognac.

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Full Brogue Boots

Plain Oxford

Countryth e v a l u e o F g o o d s h o e sCasualth e v a l u e o F g o o d s h o e s

NorwegianTime for a sporty yet elegant shoe - the Norwegian. Derby design with distinctive curved upper edges and the characteristic vertical Norwegian seam in the toe. The shoe formerly worn by Norwegian fishermen now stylishly complements corduroy trousers. Classical appearance: smooth box calf or rustic brown Scotch Grain.

Penny LoaferA very elegant shape with a casual look: The Plain Oxford without cap, with closed lacing, slim last and thin soles. Classical appearance: usually black box calf - shown here in beautiful, beige calf suede.

Casual, comfortable and stylish: the perfect shoe with chinos, polo shirts and sweaters. Light slip-ons with the typical coin slot in the instep strap. Shown here in a robust, welted design with Norwegian seam in the toe. Classical appearance: black box calf, soft brown calf suede.

A stylish shoe for a weekend in the country: A rugged full brogue in a boot design. Its high leg and wide last provide good support and excellent comfort. Perfect with tweed and corduroy. Classical appearance: Scotch Grain in cognac or brown.

BudapesterGreat Hungarian shoemaking: the original Budapester. A purebred men‘s shoe with Derby upper pattern, wing cap and medallion. The shoe has all the typical features: comfortable Budapester last, high toecap and a sophisticat-ed lockstitch seam. Its sporty and rugged elegance goes perfectly with flannel, corduroy or denim. Classical appearance: rustic Scotch Grain in dark brown.

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Golf (II)

Golfth e v a l u e o F g o o d s h o e sProfessionalth e v a l u e o F g o o d s h o e s

Derby whiteLight, elegant ,custom-made shoes for doctors. Open lacing with Derby upper, punched perforation and highly comfortable fit. Classical appearance: fine, white leather.

Wonderfully comfortable, even in the clubhouse after 18 holes: an elegant, durable Blucher as a golf shoe. One-piece up-per without cap, with Derby lacing and special golf soles. Classical appearance: robust Scotch Grain in cognac.A good footing means good shots: classical brogue style golf shoe.

Derby upper with dust tongue. The shoe is extremely comfortable and offers the best support in the game with its perfect fit. Classical appearance: durable leather in black, brown or two-tone with white accents.

Golf (I)

Ser v ic ing a l l o f your shoe needs

Bes ide s c las s i c a l cus t om-made shoes , Mar t in Har a i o f -f e r s a w ide r ange o f shoe se r -v i c e s : Repa i r s , r e s t o r a t ion o r r e - dye ing o f a l l k inds o f shoes , t he inse r t i on o f f oo t

suppo r t and f oo t beds as we l l as o r-t hopaed ic ad jus t -men t s f o r r eady - made shoes .

Be s ide s beau t i f u l go l f shoe s , Mar t in Ha r a i a l s o make s f i ne l ea t he r head - cove r s f o r a comp le t e s e t o f c lubs .

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Careth e v a l u e o F g o o d s h o e sCareth e v a l u e o F g o o d s h o e s

• Always use a shoehorn when putting on your shoes.

• After taking your shoes off, stretch them onto a tight-fitting, wooden shoe stretcher, so that any moisture can escape.

• Do not leave your shoes close to heat sources.

• Brush dirty, dusty shoes thoroughly with a coarse brush, if necessary wipe the shoe with a slightly damp cloth.

• Apply a little Harai crème with a clean cloth.

• Let the cream dry for 10 to 15 minutes, and then shine your shoes with a large, soft polishing brush.

• For a real high-gloss, allow bees-wax polishing crème to dry on the shoes, then polish them up with water. It’s a bit tricky, but the old adage, “Practice makes Perfect” applies.

• Give your shoes at least one day‘s rest after wearing them.

Shoe care tips :

A we l l - t ended legend : Har a i f oo t ba l l boo t s f r om t he Wor ld Cup Year o f 1954

Fine Shoe Care Crème „LA CORDONNERIE ANGLAISE“ Shines, protects and cares for smooth leather like box calf and Cardovan. Available in various colours that match Harai shoes.

Bees-Wax Polishing Crème „LA CORDONNERIE ANGLAISE“This excellent crème can be used for a high gloss polish and protects from moisture. Suitable for water polishing.

Coarse BrushFor the removal of dust and dirt before applying crème.

Sof t Polishing BrushMade from finest goats hair, for polishing after applying crème.

Shoe Care Products

Enjoy your shoes

Br ushe s , c r ème s and wooden s t r e t che r s f o r shoe ca r e

With the correct regular care, your custom-made Harai shoes will not only last a lifetime, but they

will become even more beautiful with time and patina - cognac-coloured box calf, for example, will take on an unparalleled depth. That is why experts like to turn their shoe care into a little ritual. Martin Harai stocks a range of excellent shoe care products, brushes and wooden boxes.

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AdressesF i n e s t h a n d c r a F t e d s h o e s

PrANGE SCHuHEKö-Center40212 DüsseldorfTelephone +49 (0) 211/361 5-0www.prangegruppe.de

STErN SHOESElvira Stern15 Hauptstraße 25999 Kampen/SyltTelephone +49 (0) 4651/835 85 98

TrADErS®ateliers & fabrics12 Fasanenstraße10623 BerlinTelephone +49 (0) 30/66 76 32 52www.traders-ateliers.de

Experience, skill

and craftsmanship with

leather and last

Handcraf ted shoes in the great tradition of Budapest

Business hours : Monday to Thursday: 8.00 am to 5.30 pm, Friday 8.00 am to 3.30 pm, Saturday and Sunday by appointment only. Arrangements can also be made to take measurements in the comfort of your home.

Made to measure and according to all the rules of the ar t

HARAI SHOES are also available at these fine stores:

PrANGE SCHuHE38 Jungfernstieg 20354 Hamburg Telephone +49 (0) 40/34 31 51www.prangegruppe.de

MArC ANTHONyExclusive Ladies and Gents Custom Tailoring2 Gasstraße 22761 HamburgTelephone +49 (0) 40/85 50 09 72www.marcanthony.de

HARAI SHOES

MArTIN HArAIFormerly Julius HaraiHungarian Shoe Factory20 Esplanade24534 NeumünsterTelephone +49 (0) 4321/448 39Fax +49 (0) 4321/40 49 21Mobile +49 (0) 160/97 01 66 56E-Mail: info@harai.dewww.harai-shoes.eu

Harai SHOES • Finest Hungarian ShoesMartin Harai, Formerly Julius Harai Hungarian Shoe Factory • 20 Esplanade • 24534 Neumünster • Telephone +49 (0) 4321/448 39

Fax +49 (0) 43 21/40 49 21 • Mobile +49 (0) 1 60/97 01 66 56 • E-Mail: info@harai.de • www.harai-shoes.eu