MTO shoe recommendations?

[Knurt]

Hello,


I am new here, both as a member and as a viewer. My two feet as somewhat different, and after many unhappy years with many different shoes, I bought my first MTO order shoes. This is a huge succes. The shoes, from Gaziano & Girling, are not only great looking, they are by far the best fitting shoes I have ever owned. So I will be back. But these are not cheap shoes, so maybe a couple of more pairs here is sufficient? So price is an issue. But also variation, interest in learning etc. Can you recommend other makers, also top of the range? And I am not only thinking about the shoemaker here, but also the arrangement of the whole MTO process. The person who helped me in Savile Row was clearly very skilled and summed my feet up excellently. I have, I should add, tried shoes with another company with a person who was not so skilled in the situation, so I think this part of the process is rather important.


Best wishes,

Knurt

 

[Falu_al]

Hello there - MTO's are indeed the way to go, although they come at a steep price. Edward Green offers MTOs as well, and if you catch them on a trunk show they sometime way the MTO surcharge.

I also noticed that Carmina now offers a lot of customization on their website. Not sure though if you can combine two different sizes. worthwhile investigating: https://www.carminashoemaker.com/customize-blucher-shoes

I recently went to Tokyo and did a MTO from a smaller vendor called JoeWorks. Overall a great experience, and the shoes will be ready in 3 months. Cost was JPY 78,000 for the french calf leather, antique edge double sole, with vibram rubber sole.

 

[beargonefishing]

Hello,


I am new here, both as a member and as a viewer. My two feet as somewhat different, and after many unhappy years with many different shoes, I bought my first MTO order shoes. This is a huge succes. The shoes, from Gaziano & Girling, are not only great looking, they are by far the best fitting shoes I have ever owned. So I will be back. But these are not cheap shoes, so maybe a couple of more pairs here is sufficient? So price is an issue. But also variation, interest in learning etc. Can you recommend other makers, also top of the range? And I am not only thinking about the shoemaker here, but also the arrangement of the whole MTO process. The person who helped me in Savile Row was clearly very skilled and summed my feet up excellently. I have, I should add, tried shoes with another company with a person who was not so skilled in the situation, so I think this part of the process is rather important.


Best wishes,

Knurt

For MTO in addition to the ones above:
Vass (no upcharge)
Enzo Bonafe
St Crispin (no upcharge)
Antonio Meccariello

 

[Knurt]

Thank you both!