Elevator shoes by Don's

  Don’s Footwear Bespoke Bi-material Single Monkstrap with Crocodile Vamps & Heel Cap  --- When talking about the pinnacle of leather shoes, it is impossible to avoid the word Bespoke. Bespoke, or “Be Spoken For,” conveys the idea that an item (or materials such as fabric or leather) in a tailor’s or shoemaker’s workshop has already been reserved - specifically to be crafted for a single wearer. This means that every detail can be chosen by the customer, and of course, the shape and proportions of the garment or shoe are made exclusively for that individual. In fact, before the Industrial Revolution of the 19th century, nearly all leather shoes were bespoke. Most men in those days did not own many pairs of shoes, and every pair was made strictly for practical use. The process began with the creation of a last - a shoe form based on the actual anatomy of the wearer’s foot - followed by design and construction through the experience and skills of the shoemaker. Naturally, ea...