The Bespoke Shoes Thread

[jonathanS]

I'm not that lazy so I don't need lazyman shoes. Also I don't own a tux so no need to have a shoe that can be worn with a suit, tux, and flannel+odd jacket.

Sounds like a good excuse to get a tuxedo. I suppose it could be worn with trousers too (not just flannel). But somehow the black color works better in the winter than summer.

 

[Texasmade]

Sounds like a good excuse to get a tuxedo. I suppose it could be worn with trousers too (not just flannel). But somehow the black color works better in the winter than summer.

I would like to get a bespoke tux but then I think about when and where I'm going to wear it which would be almost never. At least with bespoke suits, I can wear to the office.

 

[florent]

Do you guys have concerns over the elastics turning loose over time? How easy are they to replace?

Plain elastics (like a classic chelsea) aren't too difficult to replace by any competent cobbler. Elastics with the little stripes of leather are more work

 

[DorianGreen]

I love loafers but they are easily the most unforgiving shoe if they don't fit. So I should be a fan of the more comfortable lazyman.

Agreed, I tried many loafers in different styles from different makers, but couldn't find one that fit rightly. Finally I've found a good last at Perticone Bespoke and commissioned a pair which should be made shortly.

 

[DorianGreen]

Do you guys have concerns over the elastics turning loose over time? How easy are they to replace?

Not really, more an aesthetic and conceptual aversion. I don't like to have a material other than leather.

 

[DorianGreen]

A Peak Cap Oxford, a lovely, less seen style. By Emiko Matsuda.

 

[Ikkyu0108]

Does anyone have a list of all Japanese bespoke shoemakers that offer an MTO service to overseas clients?

 

[Texasmade]

Does anyone have a list of all Japanese bespoke shoemakers that offer an MTO service to overseas clients?

@j ingevaldsson might have a list on his blog. I know he's done quite a few articles on his blog about Japanese shoemakers.

 

[Son Of Saphir]

A pair bought many years ago.
Cleverley.

 

[DorianGreen]

Balmoral Oxford by Francis Waplinger.

 

[shirtingfantasy]

The 2023 winning shoe, with the maker, at a trunk show in Hong Kong, China

Maker: Athanase Sephocle of Berluti

 

[DorianGreen]

The "Hector" model by George Cleverly in vintage (over 50 years old) aubergine pigskin.

 

[DorianGreen]

Relaxed elegance exudes from this pair of loafers. The Trinity model in black calf and black suede by George Cleverly.

 

[DorianGreen]

Usually not a fan of exotic leathers, but gotta love these loafers in sharkskin by Aubercy.

 

[jazznpool]

I met with lastmaker Simon Bolzoni today for a first fitting on my commision of cap toe monkstrap shoes with punching. I was initially inspired by the Edward Green "Hove" but have since learned this style of shoe has been around for more than 100 years. Lol. There is no outer sole whatsoever on the fitting shoes. The darker burgundy French calf swatch is the color I have selected for the finished shoes.

Simon commented the uppers will be need to be remade to reduce volume and also reshape a slightly smarter toe. Since there will be a remake I decided to add a medallion with smaller scale punching. Had there been only minor adjustments to make, these could have been what would become my finished shoes. There's a possibility of a second fitting next month in London but there's no hurry on anything as far as I'm concerned. Simon also mentioned adding 1.5 to 2mm in length to the cap toe in order make the proportions more pleasing.

I'm having a pleasant experience so far with Canons Bespoke and having the feeling I'm in really good hands! I ask a lot of questions and receive patient responses from Simon with sufficient detail.