There are many fine English shoemakers in London: Church's, Oliver Sweeney, etc., particularly for men. Men can have a mold of their feet made and a shoe that is custom made to fit that specific mold. The model is then kept in their library of clients and every time you want a new pair of shoes, they will gladly make another pair in accordance with those same specifications. Pure luxury at a price of £2000-3000. Some men say its the smartest thing they've ever done; one pair will last them 20 years by getting them resoled every year.
For others, there are stores like Crockett and Jones. Still unbelievable quality but at a more marketable price tag of £350 and up. Same principles apply where a single pair from here could last you years depending on how often you wear them. Just get them resoled every 6 months and remember to use your shoe tree and this fine shoe will keep going for as long as you can. A sound investment for any man.
Over the weekend, we made a pit stop in C&J and Mass tried on some of their shoes. First they measure your foot like above and then pick out a shoe that fits with your measurements. If you do decide to purchase a pair, they will keep your file on record along with your measurements, and when you come in next time you just need to say your surname.
I saw these amazing slippers they had for men which could also be customised with a monogram / colour / lining of your choice for £240. Fortunately I found the same slippers at their women's store down the street! I got a generic stock pair without any customisation or monograms for much less.
If you want to try out a pair of their shoes I suggest going to one of their two stores on Jermyn Street.
“If you want to know the measure of a man look at the shoes he wears“ - Aristotle Onassis
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