FOOT SHAPE ACQUISITION BY A DOCTOR OF PODIATRIC MEDICINE

We work with Doctors of Podiatric Medicine in all 50 states and craft custom fitted shoes and boots using foot casts taken using synthetic casting socks.

To see a list of the most common fitting problems we regularly help our clients solve, please click here.

Foot Shape Acquisition Method

Synthetic Casting Socks

If you plan to use your custom orthotics with your new custom made shoes, please ask your podiatrist to place your orthotics under your feet during the foot casting process.

Foot Casting Requirements

  1. Each cast must reach 2 inches above the ankle bones in case boot orders need to be placed.
  2. If you plan to use your insoles or prescription custom orthotics, they need to be properly placed underneath each foot while the cast or scan is being taken.
  3. Stand up and place your full body weight on both feet by the time the casts start to harden.

Our 10 Step Process in Detail

To see a list of the most common fitting problems we regularly help our clients solve, please click here. 

1. Placing an order

Please call us at 212-903-5650 or email us at dpm@bondenoshoes.com to place a custom shoe or boot order before you make an appointment with your podiatrist.

2. Insured UPS shipping label

Once you have placed your order, on the same business day, we will email you a shipping label that you or your podiatrist may use to ship us your foot casts once they have been taken.

3. Shipping your foot casts to our workshop

Please use the shipping label you received by email to ship us your casts. Either you or your podiatrists may use this label. It will take 2 to 3 business days for us to receive them when shipped within the US.

4. Toe box blueprint verification

Once we receive your foot casts/scans, we will email you within 3 business days a blueprint of your shoe lasts. We will make sure that you are fully satisfied with how the toe box of your shoes will look in terms of how round or pointy they are. You may request as many revisions as needed. Each revision takes 1 business day for us to produce.

5. Final order confirmation

Before we start with the shoemaking process, we will email you one last time to confirm your order details. Up to this point, any design specifications can be changed/updated.

6. Shoe or boot last carving

Once you have approved the blueprint of your lasts, our last maker will proceed with the physical carving of your lasts, which takes 10 business days.

7. Shoemaking

One of our master shoemakers in Italy will use your personal lasts to begin the crafting of your bespoke shoes or boots. The shoemaking process 12 weeks from beginning to end.

8. Order delivery

Once your shoes are fully completed, we will reach out to you to ensure your delivery address is up to date. Once confirmed, your bespoke footwear will be shipped to you using insured and trackable UPS or DHL Worldwide Express within 2 to 7 business days depending on the US state or country you live in. Your tracking number will be sent to your email address.

9. Receiving and wearing your bespoke shoes or boots

Once you receive your shoes or boots, please try them on while wearing the same socks you wore during your foot impression process. We believe you will experience something truly amazing if you have never worn bespoke shoes before as they are made to mold to your feet. We offer a fit guarantee to make sure that our shoes or boots fit you exactly the way you want. If you need assistance, please reach out to us for help.

Please visit our Fit Guarantee page and our Workmanship Warranty page for more information.