Bespoke Shoe Makers that DON'T Require a Fitting

[pledge]

Not looking to fly to London, Budapest, Italy, Vienna (although it would make a lovely vacation spot) or alas, Oslo. Any ideas?

What about "semi-bespoke"?

 

[fuji]

G&G does semi bespoke. Not really bespoke with out a fitting.

 

[pledge]

Originally Posted by fuji

G&G does semi bespoke. Not really bespoke with out a fitting.

Thanks. Link? Is it different than MTM?

 

[RIDER]

What are you looking to accomplish? Just your own details?

 

[fuji]

Sorry I meant George Cleverly not G and G.

 

[theorientalist]

http://www.gazianogirling.com/ To bespoke a shoe, it is quite important to have the shoemaker take your measurements in person. Otherwise it's no different then buying pret-a-porter.

 

[pledge]

Originally Posted by RIDER

What are you looking to accomplish? Just your own details?


Good question. Just a better build, better last, better details. Besides, if I am correct, there are at least some bespoke shoe makers who will build a shoe based on your own measurements.

 

[Wes Bourne]

Wouldn't we then be talking about MTO which several makers offer? I thought bespoke involved fully customized lasts and required at least 1 fitting... Also, many bespoke makers have trunk shows in major US cities during which you can get fitted...

 

[pledge]

Originally Posted by Wes Bourne

Wouldn't we then be talking about MTO which several makers offer? I thought bespoke involved fully customized lasts and required at least 1 fitting... Also, many bespoke makers have trunk shows in major US cities during which you can get fitted...

True. But what if you can't even make it somewhere to have an item done MTO. Wouldn't there still be an advanage to having an experienced maker build a shoe off your measurements? Customization is not particularly important.

 

[voxsartoria]

M., I think Ercolino is the only one in the US who does something similar to what Gomez does with the Bottier line, that is a handmade shoe to your measurements but without a custom last and fitting.

Custom Measure Shoes.

Unfortunately, note the hiatus in the service, but if you contacted him, maybe the news would be different.


- B

 

[pledge]

Originally Posted by voxsartoria

M., I think Ercolino is the only one in the US who does something similar to what Gomez does with the Bottier line, that is a handmade shoe to your measurements but without a custom last and fitting.

Custom Measure Shoes.

Unfortunately, note the hiatus in the service.


- B

Thanks, B. I've even tried contacting Gomez; he doesn't seem too interested in the business

 

[Wes Bourne]

Originally Posted by pledge

Thanks, B. I've even tried contacting Gomez; he doesn't seem too interested in the business

Duuuuude, have you tried contacting him in French?

I'd gladly translate!

 

[pledge]

Originally Posted by Wes Bourne

Duuuuude, have you tried contacting him in French?

I'd gladly translate!

Being serious?

 

[skwirrl]

You would think that type of business would do gangbusters in San Francisco where people walk everywhere... I wouldn't know what to look for but I would think SOMEBODY does something like that for the business crowd out there.

 

[Wes Bourne]

Originally Posted by pledge

Being serious?

Very serious! While I can't guarantee a (better) result if you do write to him in French, nor was I suggesting that his unwillingness has anything to do with the fact that you contacted him in English (which I assume), I will translate English->French/French->English for you if you need.