FAQs

Yes. We make bespoke shoes and boots for clients worldwide and regularly visit the United States and other international destinations for consultations and fittings.

Yes. We make individually fitted bespoke shoes and boots for both men and women, using the same traditional hand-welted construction methods.

Each commission is developed around the client’s individual feet and the intended style. We can advise on suitable designs and fitting requirements during the initial consultation.

Yes. Each pair of Canons bespoke shoes is supplied with individually made beechwood shoe trees, carved by hand by a specialist Master Tree Maker.

The trees are made as exact copies of the corresponding lasts and help preserve the shape of the shoes between wears.

We consider them the most important item in the ongoing care of bespoke footwear.

No. At Canons, we do not rely on a single pair of lasts for every style of shoe. Different styles, such as Oxfords, Derbies, loafers and boots, require their own lasts and patterns to achieve the appropriate fit and proportions.

Over time, a client may have several pairs of personal lasts, including variations for different styles, fitting requirements or intended uses.

The making of additional lasts and patterns is included in our bespoke service, without a separate charge.

Bespoke shoes should be returned to our London workshop for resoling.

We place the shoes back onto their original bespoke lasts before replacing the soles and heels using traditional hand-welted methods. This is important for preserving the individual shape, fit and construction of the shoes.

Please contact our workshop to arrange their return.

Yes. Whenever we make a new pair of bespoke lasts, we produce a trial pair of shoes using the selected leather, linings and principal components.

The trial shoes are fitted to the client so that our Lastmaker can assess the fit and proportions. Any necessary adjustments are made to the lasts and patterns before the trial shoes are discarded and the final pair is made.

This process applies to both new and existing clients whenever new lasts are required. Further fittings can be arranged where necessary.

Commissions requiring new lasts and patterns typically take approximately nine months, depending on the complexity of the work and our workshop schedule.

Subsequent pairs made using established lasts and patterns generally have a shorter production time, as the initial development and trial fitting stages have already been completed.

We can confirm current production times when an order is placed.

Our leather goods are made by our own team of skilled leatherworkers, using traditional methods and carefully selected materials.

Individual requirements, including the choice of materials, design and matching accessories, can be discussed during a bespoke consultation.

Yes. Our team can make matching leather accessories, including belts, wallets, bags, document cases and briefcases.

These can be made using the same leather as your shoes or a complementary material, such as English bridle leather or exotic skins.

We recommend discussing matching accessories when commissioning your shoes so that the materials and colours can be coordinated.

No. Canons specialises exclusively in bespoke shoes and boots, individually made on personal lasts using traditional hand-welted construction.