London bespoke: Cleverley or Foster

dopey · Jan 7, 2008

Originally Posted by Jupiter

Dear All,

I am in need of some sage advice from those who have had bespoke shoes made from either Cleverley or Foster in London.

I want to have a pair of oxfords made, and as I have flat feet, I need some arch support put in and a solid grip around the heel so I am really looking for a strong fit. I have had shoes made at other London firms but they have both missed the mark when it came to the grip around the heel despite the incorporation of my requests on subsequent pairs.

Can anyone tell me of their experiences with these two firms or make recommendations regarding other possibilities?

Please post your experience when you are done. I have similar problems, and while I had talked to Tony and Dean Girling on different occasions, I did not place an order with them. I will be very curious how your order turns out.

Good luck

whnay. · Jan 7, 2008

Cleverley bespoke including VAT was 1900 quid when I enquired last week.

Eustace Tilley · Jan 7, 2008

Originally Posted by whnay.

Cleverley bespoke including VAT was 1900 quid when I enquired last week.

That sounds correct - I think I was quoted about 1,550 pounds back in June.

lasbar · Jan 7, 2008

I do hate when they do not include the VAT... Like we all live in the States,Switzerland or Russia...

I always double-checked since i got gaught with G&G...

A Y · Jan 7, 2008

I have flat feet (Tony's words were "challenging"), and G&G's been able to accomodate them nicely while maintaining his aesthetic. He's also bent over backwards to have adjustments made to get the fit right.

--Andre

lasbar · Jan 7, 2008

Anthony Delos and Tony Gaziano are both great...+10000 for both of them

Will · Jan 7, 2008

Originally Posted by Andre Yew

I have flat feet (Tony's words were "challenging"), and G&G's been able to accomodate them nicely while maintaining his aesthetic. He's also bent over backwards to have adjustments made to get the fit right.

--Andre

Why did you have lifts put in again?

lasbar · Jan 7, 2008

Napoleon's syndrome?

A Y · Jan 8, 2008

Originally Posted by Will

Why did you have lifts put in again?

luk-cha · Jan 8, 2008

Originally Posted by Jupiter

Just to follow up, I have been in touch with Tony Gaziano (thanks Lasbar) and have scheduled an appointment.

I decided on G & G for a number of reasons, but chiefly among them is that Tony is a maker himself and not an intermediary who passes my wishes on to the maker. Add to that the great things said about G & G and the many pictures of the beautiful shoes by members and it tipped the balance.

Thanks for all the advice.

i think you have made a good choice with G&G but then again i am bias i have just got 2 pair from the just before and after Xmas and in fact i am wearing them now (as per my avatar) well i think i am to me they feel as light as slippers and more comfortable than my air max.

TG and DG are both great guys to chat with and down to earth i am sure like me you will not regret it

oh and BTW if you think the picture look look wait to you see them and better still wear them!

fritzl · Jan 8, 2008

While looking at medwards shoes. Cleverley seems to be the best bet for "problem" feet.

lasbar · Jan 8, 2008

If you do have problems with your feets ,just tell Tony....he was trained at Cleverley...

Eustace Tilley · Jan 8, 2008

Quite honestly, either Cleverley, Gaziano or Foster should serve you well. All 3 are very competent, so just go with whomever you feel most comfortable.

Gipper40 · Jan 9, 2008

I have flat, wide feet, basically a 13 E, and Cleverley performed wonders.

lasbar · Jan 9, 2008

13 size? Must be handy to get a pair of rtw or even a bespoke who doesn't look like some shoe-boxes...

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