About Perry Ercolino

A pair of bespoke shoes begins with a vision. I meet personally with every client to take measurements and imprints of the feet, draft a design and select materials. Once the concept for the shoe is determined, I send the measurements to England where a skilled artisan translates this information into a pair of hand-carved “lasts.” The last is the three-dimensional wooden model of the foot around which the shoe is built. The last determines the shoe’s fit, and a custom-cut last ensures a custom-fitting shoe. The last also gives the shoe its shape; thus, an elegant last is an essential element of an elegant shoe.

To make a pair of shoes by hand is an arduous process that requires over sixty hours of meticulous labor. The pattern must be drafted and perfected. The uppers must be cut and fashioned to the lasts. The infrastructure must be constructed, and the welts must be hand-sewn to the insole. My bespoke shoes are constructed entirely of leather and provide the foot unparalleled support; the result is strong, structurally sound footwear.