The bespoke process begins with meticulous measurements of the client’s feet—including the circumference of the ball, instep, and arch—which serve as the blueprint for making a wood last. Using les, ...

It’s a maxim more men should remember: The best way to make your brogues or oxfords last a lifetime isn’t to spend more on the shoes, but rather to care better for them when they’re not being worn.

As a fashion journalist interested in British manufacturing, I’ve always enjoyed visiting Northampton to see the storied English shoemakers based there. I have the utmost respect for these craftsmen, ...

Kevin Leffler knew the instant he took a one-week course on shoemaking that he wanted to get involved in the trade. “That class set my mind on fire to make shoes — it opened up how much could be ...

Berluti, one of the oldest shoemakers in Paris, has been crafting bespoke shoes since 1895. Maitre bottier Jean-Michel Casalonga explains a few of the 250 steps needed to turn a rough sketch into a ...

[TOKYO] When Yohei Fukuda left for England more than a decade ago to learn his trade as a master leather shoemaker, he could hardly have imagined that his native Japan would one day become a leader in ...

Any well-heeled gentleman knows that shoes make the man. The right footwear can exude elegance, infuse a splash of personality, or give that formal suit a sporty spirit. And while enthusiasm for ...

For over sixty years, a quiet workshop in Marylebone, London, has been home to an increasingly rare craft: the art of truly ...

I have hazy but fond childhood memories of accompanying my dad to visit his tailor. There always seemed to be a decanter of scotch lying around in the studio, surrounded by dark wood, deep velvet ...