The Bespoke Shoes Thread

[DorianGreen]

I have a pair that look just like these at home, although they are dusty as hell. They were given to my father as a gift, I don't know who gave it to him. I was thinkin to surprise him with a brand new pair this year. How much do they cost if know about the specifics and where can I buy them as well?

These are bespoke, so they will cost you much time and money (and it wouldn't be a surprise). Never seen something similar as ready to wear.

 

[marlinspike]

It looks like Russian Reindeer just a little…from a grain perspective. Very nice! I’ve never heard makers I’ve worked with offer this up. Any interesting properties? Is it very costly?

Isn't it just Horween Hatch Grain?
NM, I missed that the OP said it was lama.

 

[charlesford786]

These are bespoke, so they will cost you much time and money (and it wouldn't be a surprise). Never seen something similar as ready to wear.

OHH REALLY! but money doesn't really matter to me when it comes to my parents. But the time part can be a little bit tricky for me. How much time does it take for a bespoke shoe article, like the one I mentioned before, to be made?

 

[aristoi bcn]

I have a pair that look just like these at home, although they are dusty as hell. They were given to my father as a gift, I don't know who gave it to him. I was thinkin to surprise him with a brand new pair this year. How much do they cost if know about the specifics and where can I buy them as well?

Check with Mannina in Florence.

 

[charlesford786]

Check with Mannina in Florence.

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Ok sure will! Thanks for your help, mate!

 

[DorianGreen]

Isn't it just Horween Hatch Grain?

No, it's lama.

 

[Texasmade]

OHH REALLY! but money doesn't really matter to me when it comes to my parents. But the time part can be a little bit tricky for me. How much time does it take for a bespoke shoe article, like the one I mentioned before, to be made?

Nicholas Templeman - Bespoke Shoes

Nicholas Templeman, Bespoke Shoemaker. Hand crafting the very finest of made to measure boots and shoes in London, England

www.nicholastempleman.com

If you want Nic to make a pair. You would need to meet him at his home city or on a trunk show

 

[masugu]

OHH REALLY! but money doesn't really matter to me when it comes to my parents. But the time part can be a little bit tricky for me. How much time does it take for a bespoke shoe article, like the one I mentioned before, to be made?

As a new client, you’d have to have your father meet with Nicholas to be measured…then the last would need to be made and likely a trial shoe for first fitting.

Figure a year or so to get a first pair delivered.

 

[charlesford786]

Nicholas Templeman - Bespoke Shoes

Nicholas Templeman, Bespoke Shoemaker. Hand crafting the very finest of made to measure boots and shoes in London, England

www.nicholastempleman.com

If you want Nic to make a pair. You would need to meet him at his home city or on a trunk show

Well I haven't planned that far yet, cause tbh I don't even have a clue as to what my father's shoe size is haha!! and also since it's a bespoke article I want, I don't even know what other type of measurements I need to take sneakily without him knowing!!

 

[charlesford786]

As a new client, you’d have to have your father meet with Nicholas to be measured…then the last would need to be made and likely a trial shoe for first fitting.

Figure a year or so to get a first pair delivered.

A yeaaaarrrrrrrrr!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! But why that much time!????

 

[marlinspike]

A yeaaaarrrrrrrrr!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! But why that much time!????

What country are you in?

 

[masugu]

A yeaaaarrrrrrrrr!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! But why that much time!????

Bespoke process means after measurements are taken…a wooden model of the clients feet need to be carved from wood and then worked by hand / file / rasp…

Then leather is hand stretched over that wooden last and nailed on…layer by layer. Everything is hand stitched…And the soles and heels are carved by hand as well.

Look at this video as an example of the process…and this does not include the measuring / last making process.

Makers will also have a long backlog of clients waiting for shoes to be made…

 

[marlinspike]

don't even know what other type of measurements I need to take sneakily without him knowing!!

You will not be able to take the needed measurements. Maybe you could find someone who will do the same look made to measure on an off the shelf last.

 

[masugu]

This…

Bespoke isn’t the solution here. Unless your Dad would like a gift of the entire bespoke experience…A “surprise” will require other means.

 

[charlesford786]

What country are you in?

Well, nowadays I'm staying in Belgium and will be staying here some time too.