Handmade Shoes for Men

by Lazlo Vass, Magda Molnar

Without a doubt, custom-made shoes are a luxury for the feet. The authors of this book have traced the trail of a traditional craft that remains vital today. Take a look behind the scenes of some of the most renowned workshops and experience the creation of elegant, handcrafted men's shoes - from measuring the foot to professional packaging.

Genres: Fashion, Nonfiction, Art

216 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1999

Reviews

[Charles · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was not the how-to guide I expected, but was still an enjoyable introduction to the world of bespoke (made-to-measure) shoes. The book is worth owning for the illustrations alone.

[Josh · Rating 4 out of 5]

An excellent look at materials and construction. Chapters are
1. Size
2. Lasts
3. Shoe Styles
4. The Upper
5. The Shoe
6. Caring for Shoes
7. Workshops (a review of several top-tier, old-world shops)

What I take away is: Polish often, nearly anything can be repaired, and I have to learn proper lacing techniques.

[Noah · Rating 5 out of 5]

I can make shoes now

[Rel · Rating 5 out of 5]

Gee whiz! This book was a delight. While I wouldn't recommend buying it, because (???), it sure was fun to browse and skim.

I learned the difference between an oxford and a derby! You're curious now, right? It also helped me appreciate section on fine Italian footwear in the book How to Archer, so there was that.

Anyway, if you like knowing How Things Get Done, you might like this book.

[Zhang Stanley]

Great book.
The process of making a shoes is really a tedious one, and usually it's the part not visible to the eyes that takes the most amount of time and the most crucial to the comfort.
Maybe I won't go that far to make my own bespoke shoes, but this book definitely brought my taste and judgement of beauty to another level.

[Wood Brother's · Rating 4 out of 5]

i want read this book

[Andrew · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great look into what makes an unparalleled pair of handmade shoes.