Gentlemen,
I am on hollidays in South America, I am currently in Peru.
Here there are several custom shoemakers in the Old Town of Lima.
I wanted to buy a pair of Allen Edmonds Broadstreet shoes for some special occasions, but I was searching to find them discounted, not to pay the $300 they ask, but I never found a pair on my size discounted. I am a 9C
So I took a picture of the shoes to a local shoemaker and he made me this replica. custom made to my feet measurements.
here are some pics
The shoes are hand made using cowhide ( soft ) leather at my request, they are sewn but not Goodyear welted, this is a technique they don't seem to master here. I'd say they are Blake stitched.
Price was $60, made in one week. Fit me right and feel great !
I have ordered a second pair in brown, ivory... I am waiting it for this Thursday, will post pictures when I get them.
What do you think of them ?
I am on hollidays in South America, I am currently in Peru.
Here there are several custom shoemakers in the Old Town of Lima.
I wanted to buy a pair of Allen Edmonds Broadstreet shoes for some special occasions, but I was searching to find them discounted, not to pay the $300 they ask, but I never found a pair on my size discounted. I am a 9C
So I took a picture of the shoes to a local shoemaker and he made me this replica. custom made to my feet measurements.
here are some pics
The shoes are hand made using cowhide ( soft ) leather at my request, they are sewn but not Goodyear welted, this is a technique they don't seem to master here. I'd say they are Blake stitched.
Price was $60, made in one week. Fit me right and feel great !
I have ordered a second pair in brown, ivory... I am waiting it for this Thursday, will post pictures when I get them.
What do you think of them ?