As a fashion journalist interested in British manufacturing, I’ve always enjoyed visiting Northampton to see the storied English shoemakers based there. I have the utmost respect for these craftsmen, ...

Michael James is one of the few remaining artisans in England who can turn a foot’s measurements into a wood carving, the model for handmade shoes. By Susanne Fowler LONDON — Before leather can be ...

Francis Waplinger may have traveled far and wide to learn the craft of shoemaking, but in a sense, he has landed where he started. It wasn’t just the thrill of athleticism that drew the Seattle area ...

Arthur Sleep, which makes footwear for men, women and children, crafts bespoke shoes in as little as five hours. The shoes at Arthur Sleep in London are made from a variety of materials including, ...

The centuries-old skill still exists in some European countries and is common in Japan, but the trade is fairly rare in the United States. Leolo shoes are Oxfords, Wingtips, and Derbys and are ...