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Harai-Shoes
Editorial
Finest
handcrafted shoes
The value of good shoes
Made to measure and according to all the rules of the art: hand-made shoes
by Hungarian shoe manufacturer Martin Harai
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The master of the last:
Martin Harai hand-makes
fine footwear in the great
tradition of Budapest.
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e s t a bl i sh e d c raf t : A s it wa s c e nt u r i e s
a go, t h e way t o go o d sh o e s s t il l
b e g i n s w it h t h e b a s i c s , – a t a p e
m e a s u re , a p e n c il a n d p a p e r. Ma r t i n
Ha ra i m a ps a fo ot w it h g re a t a c c ura c y a n d i n- d e pt h a n a t o m i c a l kn o wl e dge : s y mm e t r y of t h e t o e s , i n s t e p
h e ig ht a n d s i z e of t h e b a l l . Eve n
h e re , i n t h e e a rl i e s t s t a ge s , o n e s e n s e
t h e a s p i ra t i o n s of t h i s p a s s i o n a t e
sh o e m a k e r : p a i n s t a ki ng c a re m a k e s
a g re a t sh o e . Af t e r m e t i c u l ou s d o c um e nt a t i o n , Ma s t e r Ha ra i g ive s f re e
re i n t o h i s c u s t o m e r’s c re a t iv it y.
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Tr a di t i o n
Q uali t y
E l e g an c e
Of fice
C o m b i n i ng s t yl e , c ut , sh a p e a n d
c ol ou r, a n d ch o os i ng b e t we e n im p e cc a bl e b o x c a l f, s of t s u e d e o r r ug ge d
C a rd o va n u n d e r h i s e x p e r t
g u i d a n c e , a re a m o ng t h e f in e s t
m o m e nt s i n t h e p ro c e s s a n d t h e i d e a
of a n i n d iv i du a l a n d d i s t in c t ive sh o e
b e g i n s t o t a k e sh a p e . T h e s t e ps t h a t
fol l o w a re s t e e p e d i n e x p e r i e n c e ,
s kil l a n d c raf t s m a n sh i p w it h l e a t h e r
a n d l a s t . G re a t fa m ily t ra d it i o n
f ro m Bu d a p e s t , p a s s e d d o w n f rom
t h e fa t h e r, Ju l iu s Ha ra i t o hi s s o n .
8 / C a s ual
9 / C o un t r y
10 / P r o f e s s i o nal
11 / G o l f
12 / C ar e
14 / A d dr e s s e s
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Tradition
Finest
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n t h e s e c o n d v i s it t o t h e fa c t o r y,
whi ch h a s re t a in e d it s aut h e nt i c
ch a ra c t e r, f re e of t h e g l os s a n d
g l a m ou r of m o d e r n l ife , t h e c u s t o m e r
e x p e r i e n c e s t h e „wo rk in p rog re s s“
a n d t r i e s o n t h e f l im s y b e g in n ings of
t h e sh o e , whi ch ,
b y t h e t hi rd v i s it ,
h a s f in a l ly d e ve l­
op e d int o a gl e am­
ing m a s t e r p i e c e .
It t a k e s a b out t wo
m o nt h s a n d m o re
t h a n 10 0 0 m a nu a l
A master from Budapest :
J u l i u s H a r a i f o u n d e d s t e ps : c ut t i ng ,
t h e f a c t o r y i n s kiv ing , s c ou r ing ,
N e u m ü n s t e r i n 19 47.
f u l l ing , l a s t ing
a n d s t it ching , f rom t h e f i rs t m e a­
s u re m e nt s u p t o t h e m om e nt wh e n
t h e f i n i sh e d p a i r of Ha ra i s l i e s in t h e
d a rk g re e n b ox b e a r ing t h e Hu nga r ia n C ro w n of St . St e ph e n . T h e op e rat i o n h a s h a rd ly ch a nge d o ve r t h e
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Quality
Finest
handcrafted shoes
c e nt u r i e s a n d n e it h e r h ave t h e sh o e s
t h e m s e lve s . T h e s e g re a t c l a s s i c s h ave
s t o o d t h e t e s t of t im e u nt il t o d ay :
O x fo rd , D e rb y, Mo n k , No r we g i a n ,
B rog u e a n d of c ou rs e , t h e fa m ou s
Bu d a p e s t e r, whi ch i s s o c l os e ly a s s o c i a t e d w it h t h e n a m e of Ha ra i t im e l e s s ly b e aut if u l , c l a s s i c a l a n d
s t il l hig hly fa shi o n a bl e . G o o d sh o e s
h ave a lways b e e n wh a t we n o w re fe r
t o a s s u s t a in a bl e . T h e y g ive va lu e t o
t h e m a t e r i a l , t h e y a re b u ilt t o l a s t
a n d , w it h a l it t l e c a re a n d a t t e nt i o n ,
b e c o m e m o re a n d m o re b e aut if u l a s
t im e go e s b y.
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f you r c o n s i d e r you r we l l- b e i ng ,
t h e s u p p o r t ive a n d wh e re n e c e s­
s a r y c o r re c t ive , a n d p os t u re - im p ro v­
i ng e f fe c t a go o d sh o e c a n h ave ,
c u s t o m- m a d e c a n o n ly b e re ga rd e d
a s h ig h ly re c o mm e n d e d a n d s e n s i bl e .
handcrafted shoes
In fa c t , t h e a bs ol ut e op pos it e of
l u x u r y ! An d ye t , wh e n we a r ing s u ch
sh o e s - c u s t o m- m a d e - a c c o rd ing t o
a l l t h e r u l e s of t h e c raf t , o n e i s
o ve rc o m e w it h a fe e l i ng of t r u e
l u x u r y.
About t wo
months and
m o r e t h a n 10 0 0
manual steps
are required for
a good pair of
shoes : Mar tin
Harai and his
team.
Celebrit y lasts
Born in Budapest, Julius Harai founded the
factor y for „Finest Hungarian Shoes“ in the
e q u e s t r i a n t o w n o f N e u m ü n s t e r, H o l s t e i n i n
19 47. To d ay, h i s s o n M a r t i n h a n d - m a k e s
f ine foot wear for his numerous loyal celebrit y client s from the areas of busines s,
p o l i t i c s , m e d i a, c u l t u r e a n d s p o r t .
Although discretion is essential – one famous last
is that of a boxing legend :
Max Schmeling.
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Elegance
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Oxford
The 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.
Derby
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Monk
value of good shoe s
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 Brogue
Genuine 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.
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.
Office
Th e
value of good shoe s
Semi Brogue
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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Casual
Th e
Country
Th e
value of good shoe s
Norwegian
Time 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.
Budapester
Great 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.
Plain Oxford
Penny Loafer
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 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.
value of good shoe s
Full Brogue Boots
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.
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Professional
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Golf
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value of good shoe s
value of good shoe s
Derby white
Golf (II)
Light, elegant ,custom-made shoes for doctors.
Open lacing with Derby upper, punched
perforation and highly comfortable fit.
Classical appearance: fine, white leather.
Golf (I)
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.
Ser vicing all of your
shoe needs
Besides clas sical custommade shoes, Mar tin Harai off e r s a w i d e r a n g e o f s h o e s e rvices : Repair s, restoration or
re-dyeing of all kinds of
shoes, the inser tion of foot
suppor t and foot
b e d s a s w e l l a s o rthopaedic
a d j u s tment s for readymade shoes.
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Wonderfully comfortable, even
in the clubhouse after 18 holes:
an elegant, durable Blucher
as a golf shoe. One-piece upper without cap, with Derby
lacing and special golf soles.
Classical appearance: robust
Scotch Grain in cognac.
Besides beautiful golf shoes, Mar tin Harai
also makes fine leather head-cover s for a
complete set of clubs.
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Care
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Care
Th e
value of good shoe s
Enjoy your shoes
Shoe care tips:
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• Always use a shoehorn when putting on your shoes.
ith 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.
• 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.
Shoe Care Products
value of good shoe s
• 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.
• Apply a little Harai crème with a clean cloth.
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.
A well-tended
legend : Harai
football boot s
f r o m t h e Wo r l d
C u p Ye a r o f 195 4
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 Brush
For the removal of dust and dirt
before applying crème.
Soft Polishing Brush
Made from finest goats hair,
for polishing after
applying crème.
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Brushes, crèmes
and wooden stretcher s
for shoe care
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Adresses
Finest
handcrafted shoes
Made to measure and according to all
the rules of the art
Handcrafted 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.
Harai Shoes
Harai SHOES are also available at these fine stores:
Martin Harai
Formerly Julius Harai
Hungarian Shoe Factory
20 Esplanade
24534 Neumünster
Telephone +49 (0) 4321/448 39
Fax +49 (0) 4321/40 49 21
Mobile +49 (0) 160/97 01 66 56
E-Mail: [email protected]
www.harai-shoes.eu
Prange Schuhe
38 Jungfernstieg
20354 Hamburg
Telephone +49 (0) 40/34 31 51
www.prangegruppe.de
Prange Schuhe
Kö-Center
40212 Düsseldorf
Telephone +49 (0) 211/361 5-0
www.prangegruppe.de
Marc Anthony
Exclusive Ladies and Gents
Custom Tailoring
2 Gasstraße
22761 Hamburg
Telephone +49 (0) 40/85 50 09 72
www.marcanthony.de
Stern Shoes
Elvira Stern
15 Hauptstraße
25999 Kampen/Sylt
Telephone +49 (0) 4651/835 85 98
TRADERS®
ateliers & fabrics
12 Fasanenstraße
10623 Berlin
Telephone +49 (0) 30/66 76 32 52
www.traders-ateliers.de
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Experience, skill
and craftsmanship with
leather and last
Harai SHOES • Finest Hungarian Shoes
Martin 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