for a lifetime of comfort
You are a few steps away from enjoying the benefits of having a set of custom made personalized shoe lasts stored at our temperature controlled warehouse in Italy. Once they are carved using your foot dimensions, you will be able to reorder comfortable dress shoes for the rest of your life. Also, if your feet changes dimensions as time goes by, you are able to request complimentary adjustments to your personal shoe lasts everytime you place a new order. We want to walk with you and guide you every step of the way in your journey towards proper fitting, comfortable, and great looking shoes.
Fit
Custom to Foot Shape
We use your exact left and right foot shape to achieve a true custom fit throughout the entire dress shoe
Custom Toe Shape
We offer the classic round and square toe shapes. They are customized according to the client's foot shape.
Custom Entrance
The entrance of the shoe is customized to the client's foot shape for a proper fit.
Custom to Foot Shape
We use your exact left and right foot shape to achieve a true custom fit throughout the entire dress shoe
Custom Toe Shape
We offer the classic round and square toe shapes. They are customized according to the client's foot shape.
Custom Entrance
The entrance of the shoe is customized to the client's foot shape for a proper fit.
Shoe Construction
Stacked Leather Heel
Stacked genuine Italian "bend" leather for superior shock absorption
Rubber Outheel
Half Rubber outheels are placed to improve grip and lower the risk of slipping
Upper Leather Grade
We use French A-grade full-grain calfskin tanned by Tanneries du Puy located in the South of France for our dress shoe uppers. This tannery was founded in 1946 and is owned by the Hermès Group.
Sole Construction
We offer Blake-Rapid or Goodyear Welted Construction. Both constructions are available in Italian leather, oak bark leather, or Vibram rubber
Stacked Leather Heel
Stacked genuine Italian "bend" leather for superior shock absorption
Rubber Outheel
Half Rubber outheels are placed to improve grip and lower the risk of slipping
Upper Leather Grade
We use French A-grade full-grain calfskin tanned by Tanneries du Puy located in the South of France for our dress shoe uppers. This tannery was founded in 1946 and is owned by the Hermès Group.
Sole Construction
We offer Blake-Rapid or Goodyear Welted Construction. Both constructions are available in Italian leather, oak bark leather, or Vibram rubber
Our Guarantees
We certify that every set of lasts we produce are custom made from scratch using your foot dimensions and we never make adjustments to stock or numbered lasts in order to guarantee a true custom fit
Each dress shoe will be crafted using the exact left and right foot shape, measurements, and fit preferences or we will remake them for free
Our custom made dress shoes have a 2 year warranty that covers any craftsmanship issues. This warranty does not cover normal wear and tear.
Measurement Methods
SELF-MEASUREMENT
AT HOME
Follow our step-by-step video tutorial to obtain the exact measurements and shape of your feet
SELF-CASTING
AT HOME
Follow our step-by-step video tutorial to obtain a precise cast of each of your feet
3D FOOT SCAN
PODIATRIST OR SPORTS MEDICAL CENTER
You may ask your podiatrist or sports medical center to take a 3D scan of your feet using a medical grade foot scanner
EXACT FIT RECREATION
SHIP TO US
You may ship us your shoes for us to recreate the exact interior dimensions of your most comfortable pair of shoes
Frequently Asked Questions
If you have always found it easy to fit into off-the-rack shoes but the only issue has been not having enough width, then our standard sized shoes with custom widths might be a good option. On the other hand, if off-the-rack shoes have been causing you discomfort in the heel, instep, forefoot, big toe or small toe areas, then going full custom is the best choice.
If you always had an easy time fitting into off-the-rack shoes and the only issue that would come up was not having enough width, then our standard sized shoes with custom widths would work well. If on the other hand you have found it uncomfortable to wear off-the-rack shoes in the heel, instep, forefoot, bit toe, or small toe, a full custom made shoe is the solution.
We guarantee that our shoes are made using your exact foot dimensions and fit preferences or we will remake them for free.
Yes. Each shoe is be made using the dimensions of its corresponding foot. We are yet to see 2 feet that have the exact same dimensions. The day we see that it will be the day we make 2
About Us
Our Story
Bondeno is a family owned custom dress shoe company founded in Florence, Italy, in July of 2015.
Our custom shoes and boots are crafted by our generational shoemakers in Italy since 1908.
In 2017, Bondeno moved its headquarters and marketing operations to New York and opened its first showroom in Midtown Manhattan.
While our physical showroom in New York City is closed since March of 2020, we’re opening up our virtual doors to help you.
"Buying custom dress shoes via Bondeno was a very positive experience. We felt in good hands right from the start. The measuring process was professional and all our questions were answered thoroughly. The atmosphere was very friendly. The end result are great shoes at a fair price. Way to go!"
"The quality of the leather, the workmanship, and the fit were all very good."
"A friend recommended me to get a pair of custom made shoes. I have never worn custom made shoes before since my feet are pretty standard, but after trying my first pair, it is pretty amazing the difference from sized shoes. I have been wearing them for 3 months now and they feel so comfortable that I haven't been wearing my regular sized shoes. I am waiting for my next pair to arrive. I am very pleased with how the shoes look and how they fit me."
Placed an order for a pair of bespoke shoes from Bondeno NY. Charles, assisted me in the ordering process as I am stationed out of the US. After receiving the shoes in a timely manner, the workmanship is impeccable and the quality of leather, right up to the customer service offered as well as the shoe fit is great.
"I am very happy with how the custom made shoes fit me and with the quality of the shoes. Certainly the most comfortable pair of shoes I have ever purchased."
"Charles helped me get a beautiful pair of custom dress shoes with exactly the fit I needed. Bondeno's quality of workmanship and materials are up there with the best shoes I've ever owned."
"I was attracted by the Italian craftsmanship and I ordered a pair of derbies in hand painted midnight blue. The shoes came out beautiful and the fit was spot on and very comfortable. Over the years, my biggest challenge was to find shoes with enough width in the forefoot and heel areas and also my left foot is larger than my right foot. When I first wore my pair of Bondeno shoes, I knew they carved each last individually because both shoes provided the same fit, instead of one shoe bigger than the other from when I buy off the rack. I am glad they have solved this problem for me and I am pleased with the attentive service I received from Charles."
"I have never tried bespoke before so I booked an appointment to visit their NYC showroom to see their shoes and learn about the measurement and shoemaking process. After learning about the measurement process, the custom last carving and the materials they use, I decided to give it a try since I have always felt discomfort due to my wider feet. The shoes were made beautifully and they are very comfortable to wear. I have ordered 4 pairs since 2017 and I haven't been able to find better quality and fit at a better price, so 5 starts it is for Bondeno and I am glad that I found them."
"I have worked in men's fashion for the past 7 years and I have decent knowledge about suits and shoes. I wear a size 13 and I can't remember a time when the width of my shoes did not bother me or the top of my shoes didn't cause redness on my instep. After having worn my first pair of custom made shoes for 3 weeks, I find the calf leather very supple and comfortable to walk in. Regarding the fit, I was impressed by the measurement process. It was so detailed that I remember walking out of my measurement appointment expecting a perfect fitting shoe. Well, if there is such a thing as a perfect fitting shoe, then I guess this is it. 5 starts for Bondeno. Job well done."
"I always had a hard time finding shoes that fit me properly. The measurement process was a great experience and the shoes fit me very well. The only issue I had was that it took an extra week to receive them."
"A friend recommended me to get a pair of custom made shoes. I have never worn custom made shoes before since my feet are pretty standard, but after trying my first pair, it is pretty amazing the difference from sized shoes. I have been wearing them for 3 months now and they feel so comfortable that I haven't been wearing my regular sized shoes. I am waiting for my next pair to arrive. I am very pleased with how the shoes look and how they fit me."
"I am very happy with how the custom made shoes fit me and with the quality of the shoes. Certainly the most comfortable pair of shoes I have ever purchased."
"The customer service was pleasant and the custom made shoes fitted me comfortably. Always enjoyed handmade Italian shoes."
"Beautiful shoes. Never tried bespoke before. They are truly incredible in terms of fit."
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Custom Made Dress Shoes in Detail
Foot Dimensions & Fit
We accept foot measurements or foot casts taken at home following our step-by-step measuring guide. We also accept 3D foot scans or foot casts taken by a podiatrist, orthopedic office, kinesiologist, or sports medicine doctor. Thirdly, if one happens to own a pair of shoes that fit comfortably, they can be sent to us to have the exact interior dimensions of the shoes to be reverse engineered and have us use those dimensions to carve a set of bespoke lasts to make a pair of custom shoes.
Shoe Last Sculpting from Scratch
A shoe last is the block of wood in the shape of a shoe on which the leather is stretched to craft the shoe. “Made-to-measure” shoemakers will use a stock shoe last and make slight modifications to try and match the shape and measurements of your feet. This is not true custom. A true custom bespoke last is made from scratch. At Bondeno, we sculpt and carve the left and right lasts from scratch using the left and right foot's individual measurements, shape, and volume because no two feet are the same. We also understand that each foot's center line/axis is unique and it rarely matches the center line/axis of an adjusted or modified stock shoe last. Carving a set of lasts with a beautiful toe shape that also provides the right fit is the standard of excellence our last makers in Italy have delivered for over 3 generations.
Custom Toe Shapes
When it comes to toe shapes, we offer the classic round and the classic square, or the client may commission a completely new toe shape.
Custom Toe-spring Angle
Toe spring is the elevation of your shoe's toe box above the ground or supporting surface. The traditional toe spring standard for dress shoes is 10 degrees but we can customize this angle to accommodate your specific needs and preferences.
Free Lifetime Shoe Last Adjustment Program
Our feet get wider and our arches begin to slowly fall as we age. We offer free adjustments to your personal lasts every time you place a new order with us so that each new pair of shoes fit you as well as the last.
Replicate or Custom Design a Pattern
Leathers & Skins
For our shoes made in calf leather, we use "Sicalf", a 1.6 mm A-Grade full-grain calfskin produced by Tanneries du Puy, stablished in 1946 in the South of France, and currently owned by the Hermès Group. We chose Sicalf for its suppleness, durability, and overall quality, not to mention that it is also one of the most expensive calf hides available for sale on the open market. Sicalf and suede come standard with our starting price of $770 for shoes and $870 for boots. We also offer a range of exotic leathers upon request including cowhide, cordovan, suede, deer, bull, shark, elephant, crocodile, alligator, sting-ray, python, lizard, and ostrich. All of our hides are licensed by Fish and Wildlife offices worldwide for trade and export.
Solid Colors & Hand-painted Patinas
Sole Constructions
Heel Height
Interior Heel Cushioning
Carving of the Last
The ''Handmade'' Standard
Painted Like a Work of Art
When it comes to colors, we offer a choice between our solid colors, or our traditional hand-painted patinas. Our patina colors are applied by hand, so the colors on each pair of shoes will vary slightly each time. Hand-painted colors gradually change over time and develop into beautiful patinas, whereas solid colors on calf leathers dyed at the tannery will keep the same color overtime.