A.E. McAteer
MakerAbout
A.E. McAteer is a footwear brand based in Astoria, New York, established by Andrew McAteer. The company produces handcrafted leather shoes and accessories and operates in Queens. The brand uses traditional techniques in the production of its goods, with operations managed directly by the founder in a studio setting.
About
A.E. McAteer is a footwear brand based in Astoria, New York, established by Andrew McAteer. The company produces handcrafted leather shoes and accessories and operates in Queens. The brand uses traditional techniques in the production of its goods, with operations managed directly by the founder in a studio setting.
History
Andrew McAteer founded A.E. McAteer after working in carpentry and furniture making. His experience in antique restoration and woodworking influenced his approach to making footwear. The company's workshop is located in the basement of McAteer's apartment building in Astoria, where he crafts each item by hand.
Manufacturing
A.E. McAteer products are made by Andrew McAteer in his Astoria studio. The manufacturing process involves traditional techniques, including hand-lasting and hand-welting. Each shoe is crafted individually, with attention to construction methods that have been used in shoemaking for generations.
Construction and materials
A.E. McAteer footwear is made with full-grain vegetable-tanned leather and, in some models, Horween shell cordovan. The brand uses materials such as natural latex outsoles sourced from Lactae Hevea in France and Ridgeway outsoles made in Britain. Each pair is assembled with components selected for their durability and alignment with established shoemaking practices.
Products
A.E. McAteer produces several types of footwear, including leather house shoes, handsewn loafers, and horse bit loafers. Leather house shoes draw design elements from Civil War hospital slippers and use vegetable-tanned leather throughout. Handsewn loafers are produced from vegetable-tanned cowhide and fitted with Lactae Hevea natural latex outsoles. Horse bit loafers are crafted from Horween Color 8 shell cordovan, finished with brass bits and Ridgeway outsoles.
