First time bespoke shoes - What should I ask?

[PocketCircle]

I'm planning to visit a maker tomorrow to order my first bespoke shoes. Can anyone give me a brief list of what kind of things I should ask/demand before making a decision?

I know little about this subject so please me kind and understanding

 

[suited]

Opt for a pocket, similar to the kangaroo shoes from the late 80s...

 

[bigbjorn]

Whatever you do, make lots of puns about first and last.

Also, a pocket. But with closed lacing.

 

[Buckeye]

I would go with velcro.

 

[JohnGalt]

Tell him you are looking for something that would approach the quality and style of Kenneth Cole.

 

[AscotMcPocketsquare]

Tell me more about custom v. bespoke shoemaking, prices, benefits, etc...

 

[Kuro]

http://www.styleforum.net/showthread...=bespoke+shoes

http://www.styleforum.net/showthread...light=rjmanton

http://www.styleforum.net/showthread...=bespoke+shoes

http://www.styleforum.net/showthread...=bespoke+shoes

http://www.styleforum.net/showthread...hlight=bespoke

http://www.styleforum.net/showthread...hlight=bespoke