It usually takes about three months to make a pair, with repeat pairs usually ready sooner. During this time, you will need to try the shoes on at a fitting stage. This is before the soles and heels are put on, so that we can make any adjustments required making them a perfect fit. Fittings can be sent home to you.
TopThe list could be endless so here are a few of the reasons people like to have their shoes "Taylor Made":
Obviously this will depend on how you wear your shoes and how well you look after them. We have had a customer walk into the shop wearing shoes that we made them 20 years ago! I like to have one pair of shoes for each day of the week. This gives them a chance to air thoroughly and prolongs their life. It is also good to have your shoes regularly repaired.
TopThe price of our shoes and boots includes your consultation, measurements, patterns and making bespoke lasts. The first pair of bespoke shoes cost from £1450 plus VAT. Subsequent shoes are £200 less than a new customer's price at the time of ordering, because we have your details. Our terms are a deposit of three-quarters or a £35 discount, if orders are paid in full. When you consider the durability, quality, comfort and standard of individual fit, these shoes represent true value for money.
TopIf you have a medical condition that requires you to have your shoes made then VAT can be zero-rated with a medical certificate confirming it. Examples of conditions include bunions, metatarsalgia, hammer toes, diabetes, etc.
TopFurther shoes or boots are approximately £200 less than a new customer's price at the time of ordering.
TopWe can make most styles of shoes and boots. You might have a picture of something that you would like copied. There are a few styles that we don't recommend such as court shoes. These cramp the toes so the feet do not slip out of the back and this causes long term damage.
TopPink elephant skin, platform soled shoes in the 1970's for an accountant. Also shoes for dogs, sets of three shoes for people with raises, as the normal shoe wears out quicker.
TopIdeally yes. However, we have made shoes using old shoes as a guide for size and wear. It is amazing how much worn shoes reveal about your feet. We can then send the shoes for fittings and discuss by phone any adjustments that may be needed.
TopYes these can be arranged at an agreed cost. We have seen clients in Saudi Arabia, Vancouver and France as well as more regularly in the home counties and Scotland.