Canons (London) bespoke shoes

[Son Of Saphir]

Why has no one talked about this maker before?
Anyone know about them?

https://canons.com/our-products-bespoke-services/our-products-bespoke-services-bespoke-archive/

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First learned about them from here

 

[bengal-stripe]

The firm is a follow-up from Foster & Son.

Foster went bust, venturing with Japanese money into ready-to-wear did kill them. Canons was founded by Simon Bolzoni who was once a lastmaker for Foster. I seem to remember that the new firm started off as Foster, but they had to rename themselves as, so I heard, the name is now owned by the Japanese financiers. All the lasts and documents you see in the video are from Foster.

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There is also another Fosters stalwart Emiko Matsuda who started a few years ago to work on her own, continuing Fosters heritage.

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[DorianGreen]

Never heard of them before. Some lovely specimens on their Instagram page.

 

[Son Of Saphir]

The firm is a follow-up from Foster & Son.

Foster went bust, venturing with Japanese money into ready-to-wear did kill them. Canons was founded by Simon Bolzoni who was once a lastmaker for Foster. I seem to remember that the new firm started off as Foster, but they had to rename themselves as, so I heard, the name is now owned by the Japanese financiers. All the lasts and documents you see in the video are from Foster.

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There is also another Fosters stalwart Emiko Matsuda who started a few years ago to work on her own, continuing Fosters heritage.

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Not surprised to hear that Canons are the old Foster & Sons.
Some of those Canon shoes are identical to the old Fosters in the styling and antiquing.
Very interesting to hear how the old Fosters got bought.

Have always loved the Emiko shoes,
she is very very good.

 

[boomtoward]

It doesn't come as a surprise that Canons used to be Foster & Sons. Some of those Canon shoes have a similar look to vintage Fosters. They're attractive!

 

[jazznpool]

Just reviving this thread to see if anyone has had a bespoke shoes/ boots experience with Canons Bespoke and Mr. Balzoni and if they can comment on their experience? Thanks in advance.

 

[Son Of Saphir]

 

[jazznpool]

Thanks but I am hoping people can comment. I saw this YouTube recently. TY

 

[Frog in Suit]

Thanks but I am hoping people can comment. I saw this YouTube recently. TY

Jumping into this conversation, with apologies, as I do not have any information to contribute, only a (indiscreet...) question: How much does Canon ex-Foster now charge for bespoke shoes?
I ask because I had five (superb) pairs made by Emiko Matsuda when she was at Foster and Sons...I very much fear I could not afford them now.

 

[jonathanS]

Jumping into this conversation, with apologies, as I do not have any information to contribute, only a (indiscreet...) question: How much does Canon ex-Foster now charge for bespoke shoes?
I ask because I had five (superb) pairs made by Emiko Matsuda when she was at Foster and Sons...I very much fear I could not afford them now.

Why not go to emiko? Seems like that’d be the obvious answer if you’re happy with the shoes

 

[Frog in Suit]

Why not go to emiko? Seems like that’d be the obvious answer if you’re happy with the shoes

For one thing, all of Foster's customer lasts stayed with Canon. For another, I doubt I could afford bespoke shoes now. How much would Canon and Emiko Matsuda charge? Does anyone know?

 

[jazznpool]

For one thing, all of Foster's customer lasts stayed with Canon. For another, I doubt I could afford bespoke shoes now. How much would Canon and Emiko Matsuda charge? Does anyone know?

Canon is currently 4750 pound sterling (6k USD).

 

[Frog in Suit]

Canon is currently 4750 pound sterling (6k USD).

Crikey.
When I first had mine made (ca 2009), they were priced at 2,200 GBP or so...
Thank you for the information.

 

[jazznpool]

Crikey.
When I first had mine made (ca 2009), they were priced at 2,200 GBP or so...
Thank you for the information.

And there is no deduction on subsequent pairs from same last from what I understand.

 

[Frog in Suit]

And there is no deduction on subsequent pairs from same last from what I understand.

There was no deduction then...