The Bespoke Shoes Thread

[jerrybrowne]

l have a pair of alligator loafers in 'lisse' finish. That has a slight silky sheen and is probably the matte finish DW refers to. I also have a watch strap from Maison Rousseau, which is in a deep matte with no sheen whatsoever. Whether that leather is 'shaved', I don't know. I used a watchmaker's loupe and to me the leather looks maybe washed or rubbed down with something acidic or scouring powder. Don't forget, shoe uppers need care; I’m using Saphir’s 'Reptan' which is not designed to produce a high-gloss, but nevertheless once buffed increases the sheen to a degree. Of course, the watchstrap has never been treated with anything; if the strap was treated regularly, it might not be as matte anymore.

Here is a picture showing one of the actual hides used for the shoes (one hide per shoe):

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I’m sure, Cleverley’s will not piece the shoes together from some inferior cuts to increase the profit. But it does happen, even in bespoke. I remember a pair of loafers (split-toe, for obvious reasons) where the sides were cut from (inferior) tail and the apron from throat. So the firm had the entire belly (the best part) to use for another shoe.

That's a nice looking skin. I had a pair of Cleverleys made from a similar looking skin. Very comfortable leather.

 

[Ric Borella]

I inform my friends that is starting from January 2018 a new partnership with Adriano Bari tailor ( www.adrianobari.com ). He works in Paris and my parisiens trunks show will be organized in his atelier. For more infos you can contact me at [email protected].
On my facebook page you have others infos, also on my web site present in my personal page of this forum.
Thank you!
Riccardo Borella

 

[Ric Borella]

Hello! In 26th and 27th january 2018 i will be in Paris for a trunk show at the atelier of Adriano Bari Couture in 5 rue Salneuve. For infos [email protected]

 

[Ric Borella]

 

[Ric Borella]

 

[Ric Borella]

Bespoke handmade shoes

 

[daizawaguy]

Marquess by Shoji Kawaguchi

 

[daizawaguy]

Marquess

 

[fal132]

Just received these from Polish maker Jan Kielman. Very impressed, obviously no japanese shoe but still beautiful.

 

[Kaizen]

I just received these mountain ram chukkas from Cleverly. They have a purple lining and a rubber sole - for the inevitable Houston hurricanes and flooding.

 

[fal132]

Wow! I love the texture and depth of color, I'll definitely keep that leather in mind

 

[VRaivio]

Beautiful leather, but let’s first see how it ages. Some photos after a few months of regular wear should do the trick. Enjoy!

 

[Kaizen]

Beautiful leather, but let’s first see how it ages. Some photos after a few months of regular wear should do the trick. Enjoy!

I'll be sure to update with pictures after wearing. FWIW, here's a picture of my Russian Reindeer shoes from Cleverley. They'll be ten years old this June. They're part of my regular rotation - although, I did spend five years abroad, when I rarely wore dress shoes.

 

[ThinkDerm]

I just received these mountain ram chukkas from Cleverly. They have a purple lining and a rubber sole - for the inevitable Houston hurricanes and flooding.

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love this

 

[galileo]

Unexpected arrival of saddle oxford from Roberto Ugolini. Some mistakes like leather sole rather than Vibram Eton anyway...