These are my latest Gaziano & Girlingbespoke shoes, waiting to be made ready for a fitting (hopefully next week). They are a St James style (semi-brogue adelaide) in vintage cedar.
The trial shoe, or rather pair of shoes, is made out of cheap leather and given a cemented rubber sole. But the shape is exactly the same, so the customer can wear them around for a week or two and get a better idea of how well they fit – as they are walked in, as the foot swells during the day. These changes can be incorporated into the last and mean fewer changes are required on the finished shoe.
Stunning shoes, beautiful colour. May I ask the cost and the turnaround time for these ?
Hi,
The cost is £2900 plus VAT for EU customers, no VAT outside EU. Waiting time currently 6-8 months.
Simon
Simon, In terms of only fit and comfort how would you compare Cleverley to G&G? Would you ever try JL Paris Bespoke?
The two have been very similar in terms of fit and comfort, but the styles are very different. Cleverley uses much thinner leather and soles, unlined interiors – a City shoe. G&G is more of a Northampton shoe – more substantial, but better finishing. In fact I was surprised how big the difference was.
Yes, I would certainly try JL Paris. They do great things, if expensive.