The Bespoke Shoemaker

The history of the Oxford leather dress shoe

The Oxford leather dress shoe is a timeless classic that has been popular among men for centuries. The Oxford shoe has a long and storied history, and the modern version of the shoe is very differe...

Custom Made Shoe: Learn The Anatomy of a Custom Made Shoe

How many different pairs of formal shoes have you owned? Everyone has owned a pair of dress shoes that were either too tight, uncomfortable, or sometimes even painful. Have you ever possessed a pai...

Explore the Top 5 Benefits of Wearing Custom-made, Bespoke Shoes

In 2022, you can boost your personality by wearing bespoke shoes. Do you know when a person sees you what he/she looks at first? He/she automatically looks at your feet and shoes because shoes tell...

How To Become A Successful Custom Shoemaker and Designer?

Have you ever thought, "I would like to design shoes for a living!" If being a shoe designer is on your professional wish list, look no further. Bondeno is here to assist you if you are considering...

How long does it take to break in a new pair of leather shoes?

We all wish we could skip this step, but even the Queen of England is known to hire women to wear her new custom made shoes before the Queen does. How long it takes to break into your new leather s...

The Anatomy of a Custom Fitted Shoe

Custom fitted shoes are crafted from scratch using the shape and dimensions of the client’s feet, along with any fitting preferences dictated by sensitive areas that often cause discomfort while we...

A Complete Guide to Men's Dress Shoe Styles

No man’s wardrobe is complete without at least one pair of leather dress shoes. Dress shoes are an essential investment for every gentleman, and a good pair should stand the test of time. Classic s...

How to Keep Shoes From Creasing | Bondeno

Creasing in leather shoes is normal, but there are things that can be done to keep your shoes from showing very pronounced creases. From my experience, after having worn ready-to-wear and bespoke c...