Stockerpoint Men's Shoe Tailor Oat

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For instance, Goodyear welts are achieved using a machine. If a similar construction is desired, the shoe will be hand-welted instead, which is an even more labour-intensive and time-consuming process. However, you are now probably aware that it is also very expensive and justifiably so. Consequently, why should someone invest in bespoke shoes? After meeting at Steven Lowe and Dominic Casey’s bespoke shoe last making course at Lastmaker House, Scotsman Allan Donnelly and US-born Yorkshireman Payson Muller teamed up to launch their own brand. Truly exceptional bespoke shoemakers such as Gaziano Girling may sometimes charge more. The reasons for this vary but it can be due to their own base construction techniques, selection of materials, or even simply their reputation and demand. Indeed, the Italians do have a reputation for making more affordable bespoke shoes. However, this doesn’t at all suggest that the quality is inferior.

Traditionally, bespoke shoemakers will take your measurements by hand as well as drawing outlines of your feet on paper. You’ll then likely have an in-depth discussion on how you like to wear your shoes in terms of tightness.As a result, you’ll be able to enjoy shoes that are made just for you both in their fit but also their design and leather. Wearing bespoke shoes is as delightful as they say and a veritable pleasure with every step. What Next? Once your feet have been measured, Payson makes the wooden lasts himself from his workshop just outside of York. These are then sent to Allan who creates the uppers in his workshop before returning the shoes to Payson where he hand-sews the soles before being fitted with the customer. As we’ve highlighted above, bespoke shoes are the elite of custom shoes. Given the level of service, craftsmanship, fit, and sheer customisation that it offers, there is no equal or substitute.

We also use world-leading technology to ensure accurate fit and the best possible support for your foot condition. We have an outstanding 3D foot scanning system and we use the most powerful CAD software for shoe last and orthotic design. So we can capture the precise shape of your feet and then design bespoke shoe lasts that provide the exact fit and design that you require. Bespoke shoes We have over 40 years of experience finding the perfect pair of wide fit shoes, boots or sandals for ladies and gentlemen with wider feet, or foot conditions such as bunions, gout, hammer toes or swollen feet. We believe everyone deserves comfortable and stylish footwear, whatever the shape of your feet.

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In bespoke shoe-making, the lasts are instead wooden moulds that are precisely shaped like the client’s feet based on the client’s measurements.

Not only is the manufacturing process extremely complex but bespoke shoemakers will only use leathers and materials to match the level of their craftsmanship. Therefore, even the most affordable leathers included in the price for bespoke shoes tend to be of impeccable quality. This joint venture specialises in a unique minimalist “barefoot shoe” concept whereby their footwear features a distinctively sleek profile. Combined with traditional craftsmanship, they offer a naturally ergonomic experience. As such, bespoke isn’t just a luxury but absolutely essential for the wearer. While made-to-measure shoes could be sufficient in some cases, it may not offer the level of customisation necessary to provide sufficient comfort.

Beautifully made, perfectly fitting bespoke shoes and orthopaedic footwear

At James Taylor & Son we are dedicated to making wonderful footwear, to fit feet of any shape or size. At James Taylor & Son we have been making beautiful bespoke shoes and boots for over 150 years. We have built-up a world-wide reputation for providing high quality, perfectly fitting shoes and boots, and we continue to use traditional, highly-skilled shoemaking techniques and the highest quality materials.

Not sure what width you need, then why not give our experienced staff a call. We are happy to help and advise.

While the client can customise and request different leathers, it’ll only be for other skins of equal or superior quality.