Shoemakers Wood Pegs

Shoemakers Wood Pegs - 1 Ounce Bags.

Assorted Sizes for Traditional Hand-Shoemaking.

Craft footwear the traditional way with Shoemakers Wood Pegs, a time-honored fastening solution used in hand-lasted and pegged shoe construction. These wooden pegs are essential for artisans who value historical methods, superior breathability, and a clean, metal-free build. Designed to work with a pegging awl or pegging machine, each peg is cut to a specific length and thickness for optimal performance in different parts of the shoe.

This selection includes five distinct peg sizes, each tailored for a particular phase or structural area of shoemaking—from delicate insole attachment to heavy-duty sole construction. Crafted from strong, lightweight wood, these pegs swell slightly with moisture from leather, locking firmly into place for a durable, flexible bond that allows the shoe to breathe and flex naturally.

Peg Sizes & Uses:

3.5/12 – 12mm Long
Designed for the rand area and insole attachment, where a shorter peg is needed for tight, interior anchoring without excess penetration.

4/14 – 13mm Long
Ideal for the shank area, offering slightly more grip while still accommodating the tight space beneath the arch.

4.5/14 – 14mm Long
Also for the shank area, providing a slightly longer reach when working with thicker midsoles or specialty constructions.

5/12 – 16mm Long
Designed for the sole, this length is standard for securing outer soles to the midsole and upper during bottoming.

5.5/12 – 19mm Long
Perfect for thick soles and heavy-duty footwear, these pegs offer extended length and holding power for rugged, long-wearing builds.

Features:

• Made from durable hardwood for secure hold and traditional aesthetics.
• Five specialized sizes, each suited for a specific shoe component.
• Swells naturally to grip leather without adhesives or metal fasteners.
• Ideal for period-correct shoe construction and historical reproductions.
• Used in hand-lasted, pegged, and welt-less shoemaking techniques.
• Compatible with pegging awls or pegging wheels.
• Helps create breathable, all-natural, metal-free footwear.

Whether you're building a pair of bespoke boots or replicating historical footwear, these Shoemakers Wood Pegs provide the authentic construction method and reliable performance shoemakers have trusted for centuries. A must-have for cobblers, cordwainers, and traditional leathercraft artisans.

1 Ounce is roughly 300-500 pegs.