The (20) bespoke shoemakers I have known
The Ugolini workshop in Florence This article was originally written in 2014, then updated in 2021, and is now freshly updated for 2026. It feels like a good time to do so – I have four new shoemakers to add, but no plans to try new ones so...
The (20) bespoke shoemakers I have known
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Nicholas Templeman bespoke shoes: Review
Bespoke shoes are a luxury for me, rather than the norm. Unlike bespoke tailoring - which I will always buy over RTW as long as I can afford to - I’m quite happy with a shoe wardrobe which is mostly ready-made. This can put more pressure on ...
Nicholas Templeman bespoke shoes: Review
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The creasing has been fine, though I haven't found them to be that versatile to be honest. I think perhaps it's the combination of a more casual style and colour, but in a bespoke make. If I wore more casual/rural tailor...
Nicholas Templeman bespoke shoes: Introduction an...
Nicholas Templeman is a bespoke shoemaker, an ex-John Lobb lastmaker who now works out of his home in North London. We've been working on a pair of derby shoes for the past year, and they're near completion. So I thought it would be good time to wri...
Nicholas Templeman bespoke shoes: Introduction an...
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They're doing very well, certainly comfortable and well made. We had a small issue lining up the facings, but it is small. We're just correcting that and then there will be a full piece....

























