Romanian shoemaker invents social distancing shoes

Romanian shoemaker Grigore Lup, 55, invented the social distancing shoes in a bid to save his small business in the midst of the Coronavirus crisis.

The shoemaker is manufacturing by hand each pair of social distancing shoes, measuring 75 centimeters, using the best natural leather, hand tools plus his 39 years professional experience.

After receiving attention from the local media, he began to receive orders from around the world.

Most of his customers are confessing that they want to wear his creations on the street or at special occasions.

The master shoemaker, who managed to survive the global financial crisis of 2008 by moving from normal shoes to the production of footwear for dance companies and theatres, turned the disadvantage of the Covid-19 pandemic in his favour, producing social distance shoes for both men and women.

He is selling a pair of his special shoes for about 100 euros.

EPA-EFE/Alexandru Pop/Marcel Gascon