The Art of the
Commission
A pair of shoes is not merely purchased; it is commissioned. A dialogue resulting in the creation of a piece of art to behold.
A personal last hand-carved to your exact anatomical measurements, complete with bespoke lasted shoetrees and full customization.
The Dialogue & Measure
Comprehensive physical anatomical assessment, foot impressions, and biomechanical analysis.
- Bespoke fit with personal last
- Full leather swatch selection
- Large archive sample offering
Carving the Last
A hornbeam wood last is hand-sculpted from scratch, replicating your exact volume and structure.
- Individual custom wooden last
- Personal blueprint kept in archive
Welting & Craftsmanship
Hand-stitched construction tailored with ultra-fine density and bespoke sole finishing.
- Sole stitching (12, 13, or 14 SPI)
- Brass Rivets (initials on sole bottom)
- Full, Half, or Natural Sole Paint
- Metal Toe Plates & Rubber Stick-on option
The Fitting Shoe
A preliminary waste-leather prototype to test volume, instep pressure, and heel grip before final leather cutting.
- Trial fitting session
- Heel profile customisation (Pitched or Straight)
- Nail decorations on heel
The Final Commission
200+ steps resulting in a museum-grade pair supplied with luxury maintenance equipment.
- Custom lasted Shoe Trees included
- Luxury care kit (Brush, Shine Cloth, Horn)
- Rubber Top piece and 1/4 Rubber Heel
Program Comparison
Master's Fitting
Uncompromising bespoke construction sculpted directly to your foot architecture.
- Fit TypeHand-Carved Personal Last
- Stitching Density12 / 13 / 14 SPI
- Heel ProfilePitched/Straight + Nail Art
- Shoe TreesLasted Trees Included
- PersonalizationBrass Rivets (Initials)
Made to Measure
Refined entry program using standardized last shapes with custom anatomical build-ups.
- Fit TypeSpring-Line Last + Leather Fitting
- Stitching Density11 SPI
- Heel ProfilePitched / Straight
- Shoe TreesOptional Addition
- PersonalizationBrass Rivets (Initials)
Expectations & Investment
Initial commissions require approximately 6 to 8 months, allowing time for the trial fitting and last refinements. Subsequent commissions on your established last take 4 to 6 months.
Commissions begin at $2,500. Prices adjust based on the complexity of the pattern and the rarity of the chosen hides (e.g., Museum Calf, Shell Cordovan, or Exotics).