Edge finishing on custom hadmade derby shoe.

Custom Shoes

A truly bespoke experience

Custom Shoes Start with your Feet


Your feet are unique. When you order custom shoes, I will select and dedicate a pair of lasts for your shoes only. They will be shaped to fit your feet and modified to suit your preferences. Patterns are made specifically to fit a last, so this means custom patterns are made to fit your lasts.

Your feet and preferences will shape the characteristics of your shoes, including the heel height, toe shape, materials, construction type, and style. There are many choices to consider. I will guide you through the process.

Measure a shoe last on footprint to aid in fitting.

The process and what to expect


Having custom shoes made for you involves many steps. The first is an initial consultation to find out about you and the shoes you want for your feet.

The basic steps include:

  • Consultation
  • Measurements
  • Vacuum form fitting(s)
  • Design
  • Trial shoes
  • Material selection
  • Final shoe making

The process of fitting shoes to your specifications, ordering premium materials, and putting it all together for you can be extremely time consuming, so please understand that the process can take 9 months to a year or more to complete.

A place to review the process of shoe making and for considering the choices that go into making custom shoes.

Pricing


The cost for one pair of custom handmade shoes starts at $2,500.

The cost above covers all of the time and material required to make your shoes. This includes measurements, lasts, vacuum forms, design, trial shoes, and of course, the final shoes. See the Custom Shoe Process page for all of the steps involved in making custom shoes.

I ask for a deposit of 50% ($1,250) to get the process started. The initial deposit is non-refundable. Prices are subject to change without notice.


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