How one man in East L.A. ended up with the world's most famous feet

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Pasquale Di Fabrizio made shoes for Dean Martin, Liza Minnelli, Tom Jones, Richard Pryor, Robert De Niro, Sarah Jessica Parker and more.

Years after Di Fabrizio died, L.A. shoemaker Chris Francis is still sorting through his astounding collection of foot forms — and keeping the traditional art of shoemaking alive.

In an overstuffed workshop in East L.A., Chris Francis reached out a heavily tattooed arm and pulled a single shoe box from one of the floor-to-ceiling shelves lining the walls.

“Anjelica Huston,” the shoemaker and artist said. “Let’s see what’s in here.”

Removing the top of the box, he revealed two carved wooden forms known as shoe lasts that cobblers use to make their