Custom made shoes can be made in any style you prefer, but are handmade according to the very specific shape of your feet. With options for hand stitching and personalized design, your shoes will fit like no other shoes you've ever tried.
Custom made shoes are difficult to find, but it's not impossible. You will need to invest a little time to find the right cobbler, because not only do you want to verify the quality, but make sure that the shoes you want are available by this particular cobbler.
You can even look for custom made shoes made with the most recent technology. With high tech sizing, your feet will first be scanned digitally for measurements using a laser optical scanner. 3-D models of your feet are constructed, and then your shoes are crafted individually using this identical mold. After your scan, many shops today will let your custom design your shoes using the styles listed on their website.
Here's a partial list of where to buy custom made shoes:
Capri Shoes, constructed by Oscar Navarro Handmade Footwear
Fullerton, CA
Get guidance on the Capri site for sizing questions and also give measuring instructions. Capri shoes makes handcrafted shoes and prides itself in full service. Visit their site at .
Essential Footwear International
Australia
These shoes are created using a computer system called ePod, which will match your exact foot shape. After measuring your feet and determining your needs, your personal pattern is created by hand and attached to the soles. Check it out on http://www.essentialfootwear.com.
E. Vogel Boots
New York
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This is one of the most complete website for custom made shoes you can find online. For a $50 deposit on your shoes, you can get your measuring kit that includes a price list, a swatch set, order form
michael jordan high heels, catalog, an instructional video, and a measuring guide. You can visit the website at http://www.vogelboots.com/shoes.asp.
Il Roddio Di Rossi Michele
Italy
This shoe company specializes in custom made shoes available in a limited but very stylish selection. You'll also get a descriptive measuring guide on the website, located at http://www.ilriccio.it/eng/la_calzoleria_eng_frame.htm.
James Taylor & Son
London
If you live in London or visit often, visit their store for custom made business shoes and other styles. Visit their website to make an inquiry at .
Maida's
Houston, Texas
Find lots of work shoe options with the possibility of getting them customized. You can design your own or have a specialist design your pair for you. You can also ask for a measurement form via their website, .
T.O. Dey Shoes
New York, New York
The shapes of your feet are unique but fortunately, due to the number of different brands on the market, there should be a shoe which is a good match for the shape of your feet.Broadly speaking, the shoes should have space around the toes, 'wiggle-room' for the toes to breath and prevent chaffing, and should be snug around the sides of the feet to ensure that the shoes are not slipping and sliding around. Often athletes
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Retailers Return Period Several major running shoe retailers now run schemes whereby you have the opportunity to buy a pair of shoes and return them (to swap for a different pair) within a month of purchase if you are not getting on with them. Take advantage of these schemes - but do give them a thorough test before returning shoes.
You are your own expert
Only you know what feels comfortable on your feet and what feels uncomfortable.
You have experience You have run in running shoes previously and know what has worked. Look for similarities when trying on new ones.
You have a plethora of free advice available Advice is available online, in magazines (though these are not strictly 'free'), from running friends and in retail outlets. Seek as much information as possible so that you can make an informed choice.Good luck in choosing your next pair of training shoes. The right pair and a great winter of training will lay the foundations for some superb performances next season!!