I mam considering making myself a pair of shoes. Has anyone made shoes before? There is virtually zero info on the web about it! If anyone here has any information on the topic it would be very helpful.
Bespoke shoe making?
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All I am about to say is from faint memory from recently searching around for more info about Allen Edmonds. I read comments like it cost 3K for a bespoke pair from a good London shoemaker with wait time of 6-9 months. This bespoke boot/shoe maker has a 2-3 year lead time....I only know about him after reading postings like this one: what makes a good shoe and why do they cost so much
Probably not what your looking for, but I know Doc Martens do a bespoke
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I sure appreciate the response. I am considering making my own shoes. Youtube has some great videos but I was curious if anyone on this forum had any personal experience. Maybe one day I will learn how to google things. What is this google you speak of, beehiveblack?
Hahaha... those in the know, simply call it Oracle.
Please excuse me, I'm at work and super bored.
Please excuse me, I'm at work and super bored.
Anyone wanting to make a pair of shoes for themselves must be passionate and enthusiastic about footwear - we applaud you!
If you visit our blog http://Carreducker.blogspot.co.uk you can find out how it is done in England by hand....or come on one of our courses! Good luck and happy shoemaking. Deborah
If you visit our blog http://Carreducker.blogspot.co.uk you can find out how it is done in England by hand....or come on one of our courses! Good luck and happy shoemaking. Deborah
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Thanks Madameshoe. I read many pages of your blog and that's what inspired me to ask over here if anyone had done it! Do you have any information on how to find the correct fitting last for my foot? Getting leather and other tools seems to be a bit easier than an appropriately fitted last.
I've done two pairs of MTO shoes, never bespoke.
The thought just occoured to me... If you have time to make shoes in your down-time, perhaps you could apprentice with a local cobbler?
Just to get your feet wet, so-to-speak.
Just to get your feet wet, so-to-speak.
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I don't have time for a second job. I do have time for a hobby.
That is an awesome ambition, please keep us informed of your progress!
I remember reading something about an actor doing just that. Went to some small,one man, Italian shoe maker and apprenticing,just to learn how.
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I will be getting lasts soon from a gentleman in the good old USA, and will post pictures from there.
Sounds interesting and also a real challenge to take on.
Just wondered how its going? Did you receive the lasts?
Just wondered how its going? Did you receive the lasts?
I'm guessing he has most of the needed supplies by now and is out searching for his long lost gumption.
