Years ago, it was common for small-scale businesses to live and work in the same house. The house of the shoemaker, or cordwainer, was similar to other artisans. He was usually not wealthy enough to own a house so rented the first floor of a residence where he housed and fed his family and also made and repaired shoes and leather goods.
In modern times, a shoemaker will typically work out of a shop in a community, providing his services to the local people in the area. Shoemakers tend to be self-employed and work in small stores or kiosks. The work often involves standing for many hours at a work bench.
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