When you step into a pair of custom shoes, you are stepping into centuries of fine craftsmanship. Whether you are heading to an important meeting or to a formal event, the right pair of custom-made shoes effortlessly adds the finishing touch to your entire look. At Collars & Cuffs, we recognize that your bespoke look isn’t finished until you slip into a pair of custom-made leather shoes. We’re proud to partner with TLB to create stunning and comfortable handcrafted men’s footwear.
The custom shoe-making process begins with ensuring the perfect fit. During the appointment, our in-house consultant analyzes the client’s foot and using precise measurements, the shoe-artisans will sculpt the contour of your foot by hand to ensure your custom-made shoes fit perfectly. Using the goodyear welting process, our shoes are double stitched by hand to join the leather, insole and outer sole. This time honored process ensures superior durability, outstanding comfort, and insulation which gradually moulds itself to adapt to the shape of each foot.
With every detail taken into consideration, the artists begin the time-honored process of turning naturally sourced materials into objects of ultimate refinement. Designed for comfort and style, our custom-made shoes are crafted from the world’s finest leather and materials in a style that not only fits your needs but also your personal tastes.
Leveraging our long-established relationships with distinguished tanneries across the world, we select our materials from the finest leathers on the market. Our brand partners at TLB work exclusively with leather tanned using traditional methods, primarily calfskin obtained from the finest French and Italian tanneries. Upon inspection, any imperfections are marked and the leather is rejected for use in TLB Mallorca’s production processes.
Our custom-made shoe trees are individually crafted and available to pre-order, helping to maintain the unique shape and structure over a lifetime of wear. Every pair of shoes we craft is a celebration of the intrinsic relationship between material, traditional hand tools, and the magnificent skill of the maker.
At the heart of the shoe-making process lies the relationship between the client and artisans who serve at every stage of the shoe-making process to make their wishes a reality. Leveraging our partnership with TLB, our custom shoe artisans take pride in merging the lineage of unrivaled skill and craftsmanship with modern innovation, ushering the spirit of bespoke into the modern age for your pleasure and enjoyment. The TLB production system is carried out by a team of skilled artisans who meticulously craft each pair of custom shoes according to more than 150 processes to ensure perfection.
We take pride in preserving the rich heritage of tradition and craftsmanship. Once finished and presented to you, you’ll instantly understand that each pair of our custom-made leather shoes is the embodiment of generations of legacy, gestures, techniques, and celebrations of devotion to the craftsmanship of the artisans.
In addition to our custom shoe offerings, we also carry their famous collection of ready-to-wear leather shoes in various sizes. Our in-house offering of over 25 unique styles is designed and crafted by the skilled artisans of TLB and are held to the same intricate design process as our bespoke offerings.
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The following factors make customized shoes special:
A well made and well maintained pair of shoes should last the owner over 10 years, however there are some care instructions one must follow.
Our custom shoes range from 1,545 AED to 2,600 AED.
You can do the following in order to care for your custom shoes and ensure it lasts longer:
– Polish your shoes routinely
– Replace the soles once they wear down
– Change the laces when needed
