An curved arrow pointing right. Handmade bespoke dress shoes take months to make. Shoemakers transform rough measurements of a customer's feet into a one-of-a-kind shoe. One pair can cost over £5,000.

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For a long time in shoemaking, “made in China” meant one thing: Western makers outsourcing and cost-cutting while trading on a brand name. It’s not exactly a recipe for top-end, artisanal products. It ...

Arthur Sleep, which makes footwear for men, women and children, crafts bespoke shoes in as little as five hours. The shoes at Arthur Sleep in London are made from a variety of materials including, ...

Have you ever had a custom-made shoe? If you lived in a previous century you likely would have. Prior to 1859, when American engineer Lyman Blake invented a sole-sewing machine, shoe-making was ...

Kids move through shoes fast — all the more reason to buy sustainably-made shoes that can be passed down to family or friends. Anyone who has children knows kids’ shoes take a beating and last less ...

One of the most coveted throws in New Orleans, the handmade shoes by the all-female Krewe of Muses dazzle Mardi Gras parade-goers every year. Only the most enthusiastic of fans are lucky enough to ...