Thanks so much for your thoughful input, everyone! You've given me a lot to look into. I do have a variety of sizes, heel heights, toe shapes, etc., which also complicates matters.

I guess in the shorter term, I'll hire some more productive, labor-oriented help. So far, my employees have all been fashion students and graduates - we're an all-girl woodshop We were hoping there'd be something that would spit out shoes at the push of a button, Jetsons-style... doesn't sound like we can do anything near that on my budget.

Thanks again!!!