Foster and Son bespoke shoes #5 – finished shoe Worry not! It turns out not to be the last post of the Foster and Son bespoke shoes series. Couldn’t resist and visited Andrew Murphy and Foster’s store today again. It was very nice to see Andrew again but also to note that the sale is up and running. This year …
Foster and Son bespoke shoes #2 – measurements and last making
Foster and Son bespoke shoes #2 – measurements and last making 1. Measurements Taking measurements is said to be one of the most essential parts of the bespoke process. There is only one fitting at maximum so the shoemaker must be very careful and gather as much information as possible about customer’s feet. Yes, it is important to accurately measure both …
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Foster and Son shoemakers #1 (PL)
This Saturday I visited a renowned English shoemakers – Foster and Son. Foster is one of the oldest shoe and bootmakers in the world. It was founded in 1840 so the company has 173 years of continuous experience in making not only RTW but most importantly bespoke shoes. It is one of only three shoe stores at Jermyn Street that …