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Shoemakers & Bootmakers in London

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Foster & Son contributes bespoke footwear and bootmaking to this London selection through a business founded in St James's in 1840. Freed of London makes pointe and dance shoes in London, with individual makers marking the soles of their work. G.J. Cleverley offers bespoke shoes built around hand-carved wooden lasts, with ready-to-wear options alongside its Royal Arcade atelier service.

Browns Fashion — London · United Kingdom

Browns brings designer clothing and fine jewellery together at its Brook Street boutique in London's Mayfair, within a listed townhouse. Its rooms also display shoes and accessories alongside selected homeware, with personal-shopping appointments available in dedicated styling suites. The business launched on South Molton Street in 1970, a separate chapter from its present Brook Street setting.

Foster & Son — London · United Kingdom

Founded 1840 in St James's, moved to 83 Jermyn Street in 1966; known in the trade as 'the shoemaker's shoemaker', it also crafts Ministerial Despatch Boxes for UK and foreign governments.

Freed of London — London · United Kingdom

The ballet world’s shoemaker since 1929 — pointe shoes hand-made in London for the great companies, each maker stamping the sole with a personal mark.

G.J. Cleverley — London · United Kingdom

Bespoke shoemaker trading from the Royal Arcade off Old Bond Street, Mayfair, since 1958; hand-carved wooden lasts and the Churchill-associated 'Churchill II' oxford, with its elasticated side gusset, remain signatures alongside a ready-to-wear line.

George Cleverley — London · United Kingdom

Mayfair bespoke shoemaker founded 1958 by George Cleverley after 38 years shoemaking for Tuczek on Clifford Street; creator of the chisel-toed 'Cleverley shape.' Business continues under George Glasgow Jr. at The Royal Arcade near Savile Row.

Jimmy Choo — London · United Kingdom

The red-carpet shoemaker — Romy pumps, crystal straps and London evening glamour under Sandra Choi’s long creative reign. Past-season pumps and evening styles land at The Mall outlet, Leccio Reggello, outside Florence.

John Lobb Ltd (St James's) — London · United Kingdom

John Lobb Ltd at 9 St James's Street is the family-run London bespoke shoemaker, separate from the Hermès-owned Paris-derived business. Its process begins with measured feet and a carved personal last before specialist makers construct the shoes. The last is retained for later pairs, and customers discuss the fitting process and timing as part of the commission.

Mallet — London · United Kingdom

London footwear label founded in 2015 by Tommy Mallet and Evren Ozkarakasli, making leather trainers with elevated materials at accessible prices; styles are named after London streets and stocked by Selfridges, Harrods and Saks Fifth Avenue.

MR PORTER — London · United Kingdom

Men’s luxury fashion platform with curated designer menswear, footwear, watches, grooming and lifestyle, now operating as one of the luxury segments within LuxExperience.

Stepney Workers Club — London · United Kingdom

East London footwear brand with Belgian stockists — vulcanized canvas sneakers inspired by vintage workwear and subculture.

THE OUTNET — London · United Kingdom

Founded in London in 2009, THE OUTNET is an active online retailer specializing in discounted past-season designer fashion, including clothing, dresses, shoes, bags and accessories from international labels. The platform continues to trade under new ownership after its assets moved from LuxExperience to The O Group in April 2026.

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