Ducker and Son

Having moved to wearing bespoke suits many years ago, and in more recent years to bespoke shirts (both of which I'll write about another time), last year I decided to try ordering some bespoke shoes from Ducker and Son on Turl Street in Oxford for the first time.


I went to University at Oxford so I've been aware of Ducker's bespoke service for ages. Of course, I could never afford them as a student.


According to Duckers, previous clients have included Baron von Richthofen (aka The Red Baron), J.R.R. Tolkien and Evelyn Waugh, amongst many others.


I've now got four pairs; a traditional black brogue, a brogued black single monk, black loafers and a pair of suede boots.  


All fit me superbly. Better than any off the shelf shoe. But that's not surprising. After all the human body isn't symmetrical - in my case it turns out that one of my feet is a completely different size to the other.


But what I like most about them is the small details. For example, the brogues are lined with red leather with just the tiniest sliver of red being visible between the lace holes. A tiny, discrete detail but one that works in the rather straight laced (ouch!) City world where I ply my trade. I'll add a photo when I get a chance.


http://www.duckerandson.co.uk/