James Taylor and Son Bespoke Classic Shoe Experience

Experience the ultimate in bespoke luxury with the James Taylor and Son Bespoke Classic Shoe Experience

A journey into the world of handcrafted elegance.

Our bespoke shoemaking service begins with a full 3D scan of your feet, using the most advance foot scanning device in the world.  It captures a precise digital cast of your feet, and allows our last maker to design an elegant and correctly fitting pair of bespoke shoes lasts that are unique to you as a customer.

We test that first stage using a transparent (and recyclable) plastic shoe so that we can actually see your feet "inside" the lasts.  We then make any minor modifications to your lasts before designing your upper patterns according to the style you have chosen.  Again, this design is fully tested using either a leather "mock-up" shoe or a further transparent one with your shoe design illustrated in detail.

As soon as both you and the maker are fully satisfied with the fit and style, we proceed to make the actual shoes using the leathers you have chosen.  These are typically made to a classic West End "try-on" where a temporary sole and heel is added to check the final fit.  Then the real soles and heels are attached, the shoes are checked and polished, and they are ready for collection.

This is more than just a pair of shoes—it's a tailored experience and a lasting investment in craftsmanship, fit, and style.

About James Taylor:
Bespoke shoemakers since 1857

James Taylor & Son is a leading British bespoke shoemaker, established in 1857. We make a wide range of fully bespoke footwear, ranging from fashionable shoes and boots, through to complex orthopaedic footwear for all types of foot conditions.

We are a long established business that is absolutely dedicated to the design and making of beautiful, classic shoes that are incredibly comfortable to wear. Our staff are some of the most experienced and talented in the industry and we use the best materials that money can buy.

All our shoes are made in our own workshops and we are one of a handful of traditional West End shoemakers. We are also the leading users of technology in the UK and we use the world's most advanced 3D foot scanning and CAD/CAM system.  So we can be relied on to design shoes and orthotics that perfectly fit your feet.

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