This customer came to us with a pair of Diesel hi-tops which were beyond battered, but he loved them and they had sentimental value to him. Now, usually, we avoid copying existing shoes as it rarely goes well for many reasons. But we liked these trainers and we liked the backstory, so we agreed to make a new pair “inspired” by the originals. And the Secker is the result – we love them!

The Secker hi-tops are hand lasted on a standard trainer last with a low heel and rounder toe, so technically, they are not fully bespoke. However, the customer was lucky that our standard size 9 fitted him just right, so we could use a standard last. We hand stitched the foxing (the leather strip around the shoe) to the insole, much like a storm welt. We then filled the space behind the foxing with light flexible EVA before finishing it with a durable  rubber sole. This can be replaced any number of times so they will be infinitely repairable which is very important to us.

There is a long zip for easy access which renders the laces redundant and they are really only a design feature. We sourced luxury nickel eyelets and incorporated the pockets from the original Diesel trainers as an homage to them. The customer thopught that was a nice touch.

UPPERS: Alabaster nubuck; black and white claf additions; padded tongue; padded quarters, zips, nickel eyelets

LINING: Black specialist trainer lining which wicks away moisture

MAKING: Hand lasted; hand stitched foxing; EVA sole; Wellen outer sole

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With its retro styling, the Vince is quietly luxurious. We made them from Horween Chromexcel pull up calf to be superbly soft and its waxy finish gives them water resistance. With their cushioned leather interior and comfortable, lightweight rubber sole, you can comfortably wear them all day, no problem.

Vince trainers are hand lasted on a specialist bespoke trainer last with a low heel and rounder toe. The double foxing (the leather strip around the shoe) is hand stitched to the insole, much like a storm welt. We then fill the space behind the foxing with light flexible EVA before finishing it with a durable  Vibram sole which can be replaced any number of times so they will effortlessly match the longevity of your other bespoke shoes.

There are textural rope seams on the quarters and thick padding around the top line for extra comfort. We also pad the tongue to give your feet an all round cushioning.

UPPERS: burgundy Horween Chromexcel; raised rope seams; padded tongue; padded quarters;

LINING: veg tanned straw calf; matching burgundy padded cuff

MAKING: hand lasted; hand stitched double foxing; EVA sole; Vibram outer sole

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With their retro styling, Bucklands are quietly luxurious – created in supple veg tanned calf leather to be superbly soft, with a cushioned leather interior and comfortable, lightweight rubber sole – designed to be worn all day.

The Buckland is hand lasted on a specialist bespoke trainer last with a low heel and rounded toe; and the foxing (the leather strip around the shoe) is hand stitched in place before the cushioned, lightweight, rubber sole is fitted by our expert manufacturer.

It has a fully repairable sole and will effortlessly match the longevity of your other bespoke shoes

Bespoke leather trainers never looked so good.

How Flexible is the Buckland?

THE BUCKLAND TRAINER:

• In Snow, Tawny and Raven veg tanned calf leather with black or natural leather foxing (or in a leather of your choice)
• A choice of metallic, kid or suede flashes
• Comfortable, cushioned and breathable
• Durable, lightweight sole
• Repairable

For Carreducker bespoke customers, we will make a new bespoke trainer last from your existing measures, so no further fitting or measurement is needed (unless you would like one of course).

If you are a new Carreducker bespoke customer, please include the option for LASTS at checkout (£760) and we will contact you to make an appointment to take your measurements or to send you an At-Home measuring kit.

And do please contact us if you have any questions or would like to explore other leathers or colourways.

(Please note that shoe trees are optional in the Bespoke Manufactured range).

MAKING THE BUCKLAND

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