October 23, 2026

Canons Among Simon Crompton’s Top Recommendations for Bespoke Shoemaking

Permanent Style article, The (20) Bespoke Shoemakers I Have Known, featuring Canons and its London workshop wall of wooden shoe lasts.

We are pleased to have been included among Simon Crompton’s top recommendations in his Permanent Style article, “The (20) Bespoke Shoemakers I Have Known.”

Drawing on his personal experience commissioning bespoke shoes from 20 makers internationally, Crompton reflects on the craftsmanship, fit and overall experience offered by each.

Canons is included among his leading recommendations, with particular praise for the comfort and elegance of his bespoke Oxfords, alongside our approach to traditional shoemaking and its continued development.

As master last-makers, achieving a precise and comfortable fit without compromising the proportions of a shoe remains central to our work. It is particularly gratifying to see this recognised through an independent comparison informed by such extensive personal experience.

Our thanks to Simon Crompton for his considered assessment and continued interest in our work.

Read the full article on Permanent Style

Historic wooden bespoke shoe lasts displayed on the wall of the Canons shoemaking workshop in London.