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Nashville's Own: The Custom Cobblers Who Built Dolly Parton's Signature Silhouette

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Dolly Parton's towering, unmistakable stage presence owes as much to the workbench as to the wardrobe rack, shaped over decades by a pair of bespoke shoemakers who understood exactly how she wanted to stand in a room. Their custom lasts and heels became as much a signature as the rest of her look — proof that a great entrance starts at the feet.

With reporting from Footwear News.

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