Don's Footwear Reviews 2021

Its now at the time of year when I like to post a few of the remarks that I receive from the wonderful and loyal customers of Don's Footwear, I would like to start by sharing a message that I received from a gentleman that I managed to meet in person on my Turk Show visit to L.A

"I am a U.S. resident and have been a Don's Footwear customer since 2017. The quality of the shoes and boots that Alan Donnelly creates and manufactures are unparalleled. Simply put, you will have an extremely difficult time finding a bespoke shoemaker that dedicates this level of craftsmanship and attention to detail while combining style with the highest standard of materials. Many of the pieces I have ordered from Allan and had delivered to me are reminiscent of 1920's and 30's type footwear in terms of the material quality and style. The consistency to detail and level of precision is constantly evident; even with almost constant and continuous wear. If you are looking for an incredible level of dedication and quality, Allan Donnelly's footwear is going to be extremely difficult to top. The products created and produced by this company are, to put it bluntly, the best I've seen. You will not regret adding Don's Footwear to your list of preferred establishments." 

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Below is some of the feedback that I received personally via email, Naturally I have removed all the names.

18th Dec

Hi Allan,

Just letting you know that the shoes arrived today and I am blown away by them. Not only by the skill used in creating them but the fit is something I have never experienced before. As soon as I slid the first one on, I knew they were amazing and now I know why people pay for bespoke shoes.

I can't thank you enough for managing to finish these off and have them delivered for Christmas and yes, the customs got me, which I don't mind, it's just the extras that they charge which is annoying.

Once again thank you for such a professional approach to help a newbie into the world of bespoke shoes.

Yours sincerely

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My man....ill would give you a hug...but we too far....thank you from the bottom of my heart. I'll be ordering again from you soon. Thanks.

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16th Dec 2021

Shoes are here. These are stunning mate. Thanks so much

 

Best

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28th Nov 2021

Thank you for the beautiful shoes, Allan!

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18th/Nov/2021

Hi Allan,

 

The shoes just came in. They look great ! Thank you for making & shipping them in a short timeframe !

Have a great weekend !

Regards

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8th Nov 2021

Hi Allan,

 

I got the boots on Thursday and they look beautiful. I'm so impressed with your work. I have at least 14 boots or shoes from you and I'm sure I will order more in the future.

 

I'll make sure to make a comment on your website.

 

Thank you,

 

Anthony 

 

13th Sept 2021

Allan, 

 

Another masterpiece. Latest shoes are built like a fortress and look like a palace. Brilliant work sir.

 

Kind regards, 

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10th Sept 2021

Hi Don just thought I'd let you know I'm going away in an hour and the boots  just arrived on my doorstep! The quality of the boots are absolutely excellent you sir are a master craftsman!

 

Kindest Regards

 

Allan

Owner

1st Sept 2021

Hello “Don”/Allen,

 

Just want to say that you are the best. I’ve bought a couple shows from you and they have held up amazingly well. Big props to you and your company!

26th July 2021

The Fossatos that you made for me are a masterpiece. Best footwear that I have ever used. Perfect fit right out of the box. Easiest to take on and off. And what I had asked you to do is not easy, to make a stable shoe with that degree of elevation, but you did it. What else can I say besides, "Thank you!"

17th July 2021

Just received the shoes today it was absolutely gorgeous. Thank you. Will be ordering another shoes on the first of next but hopefully it will get here sooner.

 

12th July 2021

I really love the boots. Thank you so much!

 

6th July 2021

Hey Allan,

 

I just got the shoes and they are PERFECT! A true work of art! I can’t wait to order my next pair. Thanks for keeping me in the loop with pictures and answering all my questions.

 

25th June 2021

These are the best pair of shoes I've ever had. I'm glad I took advice from the Karavel shoe expert. He told me I'd need exact measurements for my wide (while short) feet. These don't hurt at all and don't need that excessive break-in, I usually do for size 8 shoes. because the instep is too low and the shoe is way too narrow.

21st June.

Hi Allan,

Received the suede Cacciatore boots and it turned out great. Looking forward to another pair in the near future, possibly in a Chelsea Boot Style.

21st June 2021

Beautiful boots.Thank you!

 

28th May 2021

Shoes arrived and they fit great. Thanks. I will be in touch soon for my next pair.

25th May 2021

 

I just wanted to let you know I am beyond satisfied with these, they look and feel incredible. I will be ordering more soon. 

 

Cheers

 

21st May 2021

Hi Allan,

 

Just to let you know I received my boots yesterday and Absoutley over the moon with them.  Can’t wait to wear them.  If you would like me to leave a review or anything anywhere please let me know.  Hopefully can order another pair in the future.

 

Thanks for all your help 

 

 

14th May 2021

Hi Allan

 

Just got the boots.

Absolutely amazing and extremely comfortable.

Rubber sole looks like it could stop artillery fire!

Please let me know where I could leave you a review.

 

Thanks again!

 

10th May 2021

 You are the most in touch guy to your base in the business! 

 

22nd April

Hi Alan ,I custom ordered two Chelsea suede boots over 4 years ago.They are still like new.I saw my special order in video on your website,I now live In Miami Fla.Love the boot and seeing it on video,Thx 

 

19th April

That picture has only the pairs made by you. Thank you Allan, sincerely, for dramatically increasing my quality of life. You can't even imagine.

 

8th April

Wow they are so beautiful!! 

Thank you again, I love them 

 

7th April

Hi Allan,

 

Love them. Thanks. I will look and see what I want next and send you a picture and we can start a new pair.

 

Robert

 

 

27th March

The addidons arrived today.

I love them! Can't imagine how someone returned them, I'm very impressed as usual

 

17th March

Allan:

 

Thanks for such great expedient freight service.  The boots are The Best I have ever seen or worn. Just magnificent.  

 

I would please ask for one minor adjustment for my next pair of boot.  Just for my own comfort level and for eaaier fit with a normal straight pant leg, could you please reduce the very top of the shaft of the boot by one inch. I included a pic for a visual.   The body of the shaft itself is perfect, but the very top is a bit wider than I am used to in cowboy boots.  Every other aspect iscabsokutely perfect. Thank you. 

 

AWESOME BOOTS!!! @TexasXil

 

1st March

I got the shoes last night, they're really fantastic. Thank you once again, the quality of your work is excellent. I realized I've been buying from you for 10 years now...starting with that unfortunate flood in Thailand!

 

 

13th Feb

Thanks so much Alan—the last pair my fiancé loved so much she demanded I get another pair :)

 

Mark

 

27th Jan 2021

Hi Don,

 

I am happy to share that the booths arrived Yesterday. My son Travis was elated. He said that the boots were a work of art.He loves them. We will be doing more business in the future. Thank you for the workmanship and the constant communication.

 

 

 25th Jan 2021

I realize this was YEARS ago and wanted to again thank you for glorious shoes. I love everything about them and still wear them regularly! 

 

5th Jan 2020

Hi. Is there a place I can leave a review for you? These are some of the best quality shoes I have ever owned. Thanks again, - Daniel

 

 

 

3rd Jan 2020,

 

I received the shoes and I must say! You have really out done yourself and the shoes are great!!! They are awesome!! I hope you make more different styles in this new sneaker athletic shoe line of yours. I love it and I may just order another for my work and make it with black rubber soles! 

 

I really like them! Thank you very much! 

 

 

1st of Jan

Dear Allan,

 

I want to thank you tremendously for the best pair of shoes I've ever had. Everything about them is remarkable and I look forward to coming back. 

For more reviews of the years have a look on the Don's Footwear webiste

Thank you all once again! Here we go for 2022. 

 

 

Our Elevator Shoe feedback and reviews from Jan 2020 to Feb 2021

I sometimes copy and paste the feedback that I get for the elevator shoes that we make onto Don's Footwear website. Its quite hidden away and I always make sure the comments are anonymous, so here is what customers have mentioned for the past year.

13th Feb

Thanks so much Alan—the last pair my fiancé loved so much she demanded I get another pair :)

 

Mark

 

27th Jan 2021

Hi Don,

 

I am happy to share that the booths arrived Yesterday. My son Travis was elated. He said that the boots were a work of art.He loves them. We will be doing more business in the future. Thank you for the workmanship and the constant communication.

 

 

 25th Jan 2021

I realize this was YEARS ago and wanted to again thank you for glorious shoes. I love everything about them and still wear them regularly! 

 

5th Jan 2020

Hi. Is there a place I can leave a review for you? These are some of the best quality shoes I have ever owned. Thanks again, - Daniel

 

 

 

3rd Jan 2020,

 

I received the shoes and I must say! You have really out done yourself and the shoes are great!!! They are awesome!! I hope you make more different styles in this new sneaker athletic shoe line of yours. I love it and I may just order another for my work and make it with black rubber soles! 

 

I really like them! Thank you very much! 

 

 

1st of Jan

Dear Allan,

 

I want to thank you tremendously for the best pair of shoes I've ever had. Everything about them is remarkable and I look forward to coming back. 

 

 

 

 

26th Dec

those dress shoes where the middle is like styled thin and polished (forgive me for probably butchering the term) is the most elegant bottom I’ve ever seen on a shoe! I know you have fans of your work worldwide, consider me one of the newest and I plan on being a long term client of your shop! 

 

 

22nd Dec 2020

never change these boots! They are absolutly outstanding!Unique in the whole world!

 

 

18th Dec

My dear friend, good evening, I wanted to tell you that these are the best shoes I have bought in this genre. At first they do not look like elevator shoes do not look anything do you believe it ??? I wore them and they are so comfortable that I can wear them all day. Dude, in addition to being comfortable, they are also very beautiful .... I really think you get very little money for what you make. If I were rich I would really give you something more I was really happy ... I will order again very soon ... You really respect the money you get, happy holidays and see you soon

 

14th Dec

Allan,

 

Shoes arrived. They are beautiful. Thanks!

 

 

 

1st Dec

This order was received, thank you

The quality and comfort of your shoes is very good, overall I am a happy customer.

 

 

14th Nov

Allan, the boots came and they are absolutely awesome.  Thanks so much!  These are the second pair you've made for me, I will definitely be back. 

 

25th Oct

 Last pair you made me are still doing me well. I wear them all the time and get compliments on them a lot. Super great job! 

 

21st Oct

Hi Allan, 

 

Just picked up my shoes and they’re perfect. Thank you so much for doing such awesome work.

 

Sincerely, Joe Napoli

 

10th Oct.

Hey Don, I bought two shoes from you, and I can’t lie, they’re the best shoes I’ve ever worn. Endless compliments, and just overall stellar.

 

30th Sept 2020

 

fantastic. I'm a big fan of the quality of the shoes. I quite like the stiff soles on the casual shoes.  just like my boss says "underpromise and overdeliver". which is how I feel when I open a Don's shoebox. Thank you very much.  

 

24th Sept 2020

 

Allan,
Both the shoes and the belt look amazing. I want to thank you so very much for working so hard to get these ready for me to were to my daughters wedding on October 10th. I will make sure that I locate the review section of your website so that I can make sure I share my praise for you and your company with the world. Thank you again!

 

 

19th Sept 2020

 

You are amazing! I’ve dealt with Topout shoes, tallmans shoes, chapara (or whatever); all crooks and take advantage of short men. I do charity work and feel my confidence will bring more to helping the world be a better place. 

 

    I bought these shoes because of YOU. All the shoes most companies are not even flexible whatsoever at the bottom and it makes it very weird to walk. I’m eating a nice young lady on the 30th in Boston so I really thank you for helping me out. I really appreciate you Allan! Have a blessed weekend. 

 

 

9th Sept 2020

 

This pair is so great! I LOVE THEM. Thank you so much! How is the other one coming along? Thank you!

 

3rd Sept 2020

 

HOLY MOLY!!! DAM NICE BOOTS!!! I just got the D.O.N.S Issue 1. They are bad ass.  I had asked for a combo leather/rubber sole on the site option and got them in all rubber sole, but no worries.  I do like how well the rubber grips the floor for traction.  The feeling of the platforn of the agoe is flawless. It does NOT feel at all like an elevator shoe. Dam Allan, no words, you are just kicking ass my friend.  PROPS!!

 

27th Aug 2020

I wanted to update you it was my dad‘s birthday yesterday and I gave him the boots and he was actually speechless he could not believe the height and the comfort in comparison to what he has worn in the past honestly he did not know what to say. He wants me to thank you and tell you that you are a true artist.

The present could not have been better and I cannot thank you enough it really stole the night truly thank you so much.

 

 

24th Aug 2020

Hello Mr.Donnelly,

 

Thank you so much for these kolakis boots.  Best height increasing boots I’ve ever worn for a synchronicity of comfort, style & height increase.

 

- Jay

 

19th Aug 2020

 

Dear Allan,

Looks great. Btw, I received the three pairs yesterday and they look great. Thanks so much for your creations and superb craftsmanship.  Also, they are very comfortable too. Many thanks again.

 

Best regards,

Philip

 

18th AUG 2020

Allan,

 

My shoes came in yesterday. They look great. I'll be ordering more soon.

 

Thanks,

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Hey Allan, 

 

I just recieved the boots, they fit perfectly and are so damn comfortable I don't think I really need to take them off haha. 

 

I am very impressed with the quality of the leather. This and the style alone are worth every penny. In comparison to my old cowboy boots that I used with a cheap height increase insert for years, MST is a much more comfortable design. Walking feels natural, and that's all a good shoe/boot needs to do.

 

 The first of many future orders. Keep up the good work!

Thank you! 

 

17th AUG 2020

I hope you are doing well during this crazy Covid time my friend.  I think I am hitting a decade of being your customer.   I just placed an order for your D.O.N. issue 1.  I am also going to get the Minimalist lowtop and a few pairs to update my Don's collection in the coming months. 

 

 It is awesome that you decided to add this style type to your offering.  I have been hoping to see an offering exactly like this casual look for a while from Don's. Your shoes are TOP of the food chain. Everytime I wear shoes from your collection, and that is pretty much always, I get compliments.  The funny think is I actually had that style, the Minimalist, in mind for the past 6 months.  Anyway major props to you.  Stay safe and keep creating such art. 

 

15th AUG 2020

 

Hi Allan, 

Just to let you know that I received the boot's today. They are a perfect fit and very comfortable. My compliments on a GREAT job.

 

With kind regards 

 

 

12th

Good afternoon from Montreal

 Order received

 Nice work again

 Thanks

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Dear Allan, 

 

The shoes are so beautiful and comfortable. The craftsmanship is as exceptional as ever. Thank you ever so much, James

 

 

6th Aug 2020

As usual you did an amazing job on these!!! Thank you so much for your work!! Truly gifted.

 

(Yes I agree :) )

 

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My sincere gratitude for your hard work and efforts in making me a happy Don's customer!

 

Wishing you safety, health, and strong continued business during this time!

 

 

15th July 2020

Hi Allan, 

Just wanted to let you know how pleased we are with the boots. My son has worn them for a couple of weeks now and says that they are very comfortable. They look great and he has had many compliments on them.

Regards, 

Georga

 

27th June 2020

 

Hi Don,

 

Just received the shoes - they're amazing, the quality is remarkable given the relatively low price, and they came so prompt!

 

All the best - looking forward to ordering again soon,

 

21st May 2020

 

Allan, I just want to tell you how pleased I am with my new boots. They are exactly as I had envisioned and fit perfectly. Thank you for your good service and an excellent product.

All the best

Fred

 

 

16th May 2020

 

Hi Allan:

Quite a while back I ordered and then received my beautiful black boots with green side trim, have meant for a long time to say thanks for the great job.  Have gotten several compliments on them!

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7th May 2020

 

The shoes are beautiful and fit perfectly

 thank you

Sent from my iPhone

 

 

5th May 2020

Hi Don,

 

Got the shoes today!  Took them for a walk.  They look and feel great!  

 

This is my second pair from you; planning to order more down the road.  Thank you!

 

Best,

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Hy Allan

I just got your shoes! They are again wonderful and fit perfectly ..

Next order for another pair for myself will come this week..

 

with very kind regards

 

27th April

Received shoes a few days ago ! SIMPLY , BEUTIFUL ! ! ! The fit was best I have ever had and I am 67 yrs old . At first I was abit Leary since it was all processed on line . But had confidence in you based on your website presentation . I am so pleased with your finished product , craftsmanship , promptness in completion , and de

livery . I can't thankyou enough . And definitely will be purchasing again and again .

 

22nd April.

Hello Allan!

 

I received my vegan MST Spencers about twenty minutes ago, and I am completely thrilled!  They look great, they fit like a glove, and they are extremely comfortable.  Please keep all of my measurement information available because I am certain I will be ordering more shoes from you in the very near future!  These really do fit my feet perfectly.  I am also amazed at how quickly you made the shoes and got them to me.

 

Brother, I am sincerely your biggest fan and admirer!

 

Thank you so much for these excellent, meticulously crafted shoes.  I truly will be getting all of my shoes from you in the future!

 

Stay safe and healthy, my friend!

 

 

15th April

I have just received my boots as shown above order number 202716

I cannot tell you how happy I am! 

These are absolutely beautiful 

Comfortable 

Aesthetically genius as the height increase is in no way abnormal to the shape of the boot 

I am so grateful and am already looking at your website getting ready to order my next shoe

Thank you so much 

You are an artist 

Best wishes 

 

Shab Mowla

 

 

 

 

 

 

11th April 2020

i just received the shoes. They are fantastic! Quality and Style is superb! You make a excellent shoe . Thank you so much for the exchange, I am a happy customer! I will be buying more and telling my friends.

 

1st April 2020

Thanks Allan

My shoes are beautiful and very comfortable

and a really wow super quality.

 

Thanks for the laces vwry appreciate

 

Don't be surprised if I place another order because I want some black

 

Canada

 

 

 

27th March ( Covid Time)

Hello,

 

Hope you are well. I just wanted to let you know that I received the boots as planned and i'm quite happy with them. Thank you very much!

 

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Hi Allan

I just would like to tell you that the shoes arrived safely and the are very very very! Comfortable…

They are like slippers ..

Very good, quality and beautiful leather.. Perfectly made!

 

Thank you very much 

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10th March

Hey Allan just recieved the shoes and they are perfect! Thank you so much and will for sure buy more in the future :)

 

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I was excited to receive my first pair of shoes today. Thank you for your fast DHL shipping.
The shoes look great. So far, they feel great.

7th March

 

hi allen . just received the boots and im not just saying this but they are just beautiful . I mean I could instantly see the quality as I was un wraping them and was kind of shocked . they put the other shoes I bought to shame .I love the high shaft colour style everything and they fit perfect and feel very comfortable . can be worn casual or with a suit . if I don't get a woman in these they are all gay . that's the long and the short of it . I mean im sleeping in these . im putting these on the mantle piece so I can admire them all night . thanks as well for the exta lifts . I wasn't expecting that . customer for life . thank you . enjoy the weekend .

 

 

 

 

25th Feb 2020

Hi Allan,

I received the shoes today, Thank You!. They are made really well and speak highly of your craftsmanship.

The do feel wider but I’m sure I will get used to them.

 

2nd Feb

Hi Alan,

 

The shoes arrived just fine and they're the best height increasing footwear I've ever had.

 

I shall order another pair soon.

 

Hope you are having a good weekend.

 

Cheers

 

 

 

 

17th Jan 2020 ( HAPPY NEW YEAR MY FRIEND)

 

Looks great! It’ll be my 3rd pair of shoes from you and I love the other two! Very exciting

 

Austin S

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17th Dec

Thank you I am definitely excited to see how the 4 inch height increase works with me. If it works out well I will be putting in a few more orders very soon! Thank you so much Allan talk soon.

 

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Allen I can’t tell you how much I love these shoes  I’m going to order the same order I want them exactly the same way black and fancy and shiney I love ️ your shoes  I’m going buy from you always 

Sent from my iPhone

 

 

5th Dec