HOW TO BUY CUSTOM MADE SHOES

STYLE

Initially, you have to choose style of the shoes you need. Have a clear idea of what you really desire. If you're a man, you would want to choose leathers, loafers, boots, oxfords and the whole list goes on. If you're a woman, still heels, boots, sandals, wedge and stilettos are still in demand. You may make your shoes more special to give it more of a personal touch when you mix and match.

CHOICE OF MATERIAL

Secondly, choose what material to use. Leather is most often the most natural and common in shoe production because it is breathable, gentle, absorptive, and also adapts with the person's feet shape effectively. Most likely, there's a whole bunch of choices you can pick from but typically, the following types of animal leathers are used: calfskin, snakeskin,, crocodile skin, pigskin, horse skin and other reptile leathers. Texture and uniqueness gives you a positive and creative view.

SELECTION OF COLORS

How do you select the right shoe color? Some people base it on the event they would attend, season they are into or many times the kind of clothes they would be wearing. Though it is right that you choose this way, you would always want a color that will make you standout.
Your shoemaker would be able to give you options but so to speak colors like reds, brown, black, tans, white, burgundy and olives are still outstanding.

There is also what we call Patina. It is done by coloring the shoes by hand used by customized shoe makers to achieve the exact hue of colors the customer wanted.

SHOE CONSTRUCTION

One awesome thing we like about customized shoes is the focus given on the process of shoe construction.

To ensure that a shoe is durable it should be constructed with superb attention to the details and would be given the best care thereof. A shoe anatomy on the picture above shows us an idea of the parts that has to be strengthened and vamp accordingly.

Mainly, the upper (everything that covers the foot when wearing the shoe), insole (the materials that gets in contact with the foot as the shoe is worn), outsole(bottom and exterior part of the sole which hits the ground), welt ( strip of leather that run around the outsole of the shoe) and the last (the material that gives the shoe its perfect shape) are the major parts of a shoe.

There are several means to construct a shoe but the most common are the cement construction and Goodyear welt.

Cement construction might be the cheapest method because it is used for shoes that are lightweight and flexible. The outsole on this method is attached to the upper by adhesive.

On the other hand, Goodyear wealth is used for making high quality products and one of the oldest traditional methods too.

One thing nice about this is that it gives a shoe a lifespan of years or even decades. Welt is utilized) which circles the outside edge of the shoe, this is then join through and connected to the upper and the insole, this is an extraordinary assembling system as the sole can be effortlessly supplanted and another one sewed on.

So how do purchase customized shoes? Can you do it online? The answer is BIG YES!

Below is sort of a quick guide in the process of Ordering Customized Shoes Online.

Gallery

Shoemakers websites may not always be the prettiest but the attention must not focus on the website itself but the shoes. Check the gallery section of the site where the images of the shoes they have made are posted. You would want to find photos of shoes from different angles. It is vital that you care to look from all sides most importantly the top and side views.

Customization

Though shoemakers vary but most of the time details like, the color of the leather, materials, design and craftsmanship can be customized.

Sizing

Online sites usually have sizing charts for you to refer but it's always ideal that you grab a hold of that tape measure or ruler and submit to them for reference. One thing, old school too is to send a copy of your shoe pattern on a paper for the shoemaker's pattern.

Delivery

As any ordering process, the delivery time, delivery method and order tracking must be clear to you. That way, you can set real expectations and receive the items just in time. These apply strongly, when you're overseas.

Payment Options

Most common today are PayPal, Credit Cards, Debit Cards, Wire Transfer or Remittance. You may check the site or contact shoemaker to verify what methods they accept.

Returns

Customized shoes sometimes will come to you on a package you won't expect. Be it in size, style, color or anything - check the website's return policy before ordering anything.