When Raphael commissioned a bespoke pair of shoes from St.Paul, Minnesota-based shoemaker Amara Hark-Weber, we filmed every stage of the process to show exactly how custom footwear is made. From start to finish, we documented each step of the full commission: from measuring the feet to burnishing the final sole.
Below, you’ll find two ways to join us on this fascinating journey:
- A single 4-hour “super-cut” that stitches the entire production cycle into one immersive film.
- A step-by-step episode list that dives deep into each craft stage, so you can jump straight to the part that interests you most.
Building Custom Shoes From Start to Finish Super-Cut
Watch the Entire Process In Its Entirety
Part 1: Measuring Feet for Bespoke Shoes
Part 2: Designing Bespoke Shoes with Your Shoemaker
Part 3: Shaping Bespoke Shoe Lasts by Hand & Machine
Part 4: Trial Shoes: The Key to Perfect Bespoke Shoe Fit?
Part 5: How Uppers Are Designed & Cut for Bespoke Dress Shoes
Part 6: Finishing the Uppers of Handmade Bespoke Shoes
Part 7: Creating Insoles, the “Backbone” of Handmade Bespoke Shoes
Part 8: Putting Handmade Bespoke Shoe Uppers Onto Their Lasts
Part 9: Welting & Sewing the Soles of Handmade Bespoke Shoes
Part 10: Building Heels & Shaping Soles for Handmade Bespoke Shoes
Part 11: Finishing Touches for Bespoke Shoe Heels, Soles, & Bottoms
Part 12: Trying on My Pair of Bespoke Shoes for the FIRST Time!
Bonus Video: Belts & Shoe Trees: The Perfect Partners for Bespoke Shoes
What to Watch Next

An Interview with
Bespoke Shoemaker Amara Hark Weber
Join our interview with Minnesota-based artisan Amara Hark-Weber as she explains every step that turns raw leather into truly bespoke shoes.
Arterton London
The Secrets of a Bespoke Shoe Shine
Raphael gets his bespoke shoes shined by an artisanal shoeshiner in the stylish heart of London, England.

Remote Bespoke?
Simon Wegmann of Wayman Bespoke (Shoes)
Simon Wegmann explains how Wayman Bespoke creates custom shoes from afar, streamlining fittings and costs without sacrificing artisan quality.


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