Bespoke Fitters Model

[DWFII]

Originally Posted by Frodo

Superb. "Too nice to wear" comes to mind! I've lusted over D. W. Frommer's boots on his website for years now. I'm glad he's on Style Forum. He's obviously one of America's, if not one of the world's, great cordwainers.

Thank you for the vote of confidence, but I only wish it were true. I have way, way too much to learn. Let's just say "he's pretty good."

 

[Chips]

Those look very nice. Enjoy them in good health!

 

[Redwoood]

I'm very glad I found this thread.

 

[TheWraith]

Superb shoes. Truly superb

 

[DWFII]

I would like to remark that it takes a tremendous leap of faith for any individual and especially one as apparently savvy as Glenjay...both in terms of computers and Style...to read about a maker on a forum, and on the sole basis of a few photos and posts, decide to commission a pair of bespoke shoes. What's more, I came on this forum flatly stating that I was just getting into shoemaking (after forty years making boots) and claimed no special cachet or celebrity. I have actually been surprised by the number of people from this forum who have accorded me their trust and the opportunity to be of service. I hope that I have fulfilled Glenjay's wishes in every regard and that over the long term these shoes will become a favourite pair. My thanks for your patronage Glen and... a wee dram wi' ya... slainte mhath!

 

[TheWraith]

Originally Posted by DWFII

I would like to remark that it takes a tremendous leap of faith for any individual and especially one as apparently savvy as Glenjay...both in terms of computers and Style...to read about a maker on a forum, and on the sole basis of a few photos and posts, decide to commission a pair of bespoke shoes.

What's more, I came on this forum flatly stating that I was just getting into shoemaking (after forty years making boots) and claimed no special cachet or celebrity.

I have actually been surprised by the number of people from this forum who have accorded me their trust and the opportunity to be of service.

I hope that I have fulfilled Glenjay's wishes in every regard and that over the long term these shoes will become a favourite pair.

My thanks for your patronage Glen and...

a wee dram wi' ya...

slainte mhath!

DW, if I were in the US, I would gladly come visit and commission a pair of shoes from you. Perhaps one day...

 

[DWFII]

Frank,

I thank you for that....the sentiment means almost as much as a commission.

 

[luk-cha]

nice shoes, also i llike to see the whole process - i am sure DW has done you proud

 

[emptym]

Beautiful. Thanks for the pictures, DW and Glenjay.

 

[emptym]

Another set of fitters from DW, in the box:

on the table:

and on the feet:

They fit incredibly well. I'm supposed to mark where they don't feel good, but they fit like gloves.

 

[Wrigglez]

nice looking fitters, deff love the boot (chukka?)
Edit: the fit around the ankle and heel look really good too

 

[the.chikor]

As Promised:

Interior showing tonally similar lining:

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DFW,

Hard to see, but are you using a slip bead around the collar? It looks like it, but picture just doesn't seem to be clear enough for me to be sure. Thanks

 

[DWFII]

Originally Posted by the.chikor

DFW, Hard to see, but are you using a slip bead around the collar? It looks like it, but picture just doesn't seem to be clear enough for me to be sure. Thanks
No it's a folded edge. The top line, the facings, the Adelaide instep and the toe cap are all folded.

 

[teo]

wow ! I've enjoyed all photos, great job and great shoes !

 

[Chips]

Your work is truly awesome. I'd love to own a pair myself someday. I really admire the sleekness of them.