The Last Shoemaker Heslington, York YO10 5DY

"I’ve been looking for high quality zero-drop dress shoes with wide toe-box for a while. I came across The Last Shoemaker and decided to try them out. I have to say, their quality and craftsmanship are outstanding! The shoes are truly beautiful – hand-stitched invisible channel (with good stich density) combined with a neat heel base makes an elegant silhouette despite having a wider than normal toe-box. The burnished brown color adds a touch of character to the shoes (as seen in the photos). I highly recommend them, and I’ll be ordering more from them!"

"I’ve been a repeat customer of the Don for many years. This company is the real deal. First, the shoes are high-quality, **handmade** work. And if you spend any time on his site, you’ll discover that the prices are extremely reasonable. I personally think they’re too cheap. Second, if you’re looking for an elevator shoe, Don’s are the gold standard. Other sites will sell you generic shoes that fit poorly, are uncomfortable to walk in, and are clearly elevator shoes by the look of them. Dons, by contrast, are custom-fitted to your foot, super comfortable (I’ve taken 2-hour walks in them), and very discrete in terms of appearance. Give these a try. Seriously."

"I am not an experienced online shopper for footwear. After multiple visits to the Don's footwear site I decided to take the leap. The updates, responsiveness and communication instantly validated my purchase decision. Every promise / commitment that was made was met or exceeded. I received two expertly crafted hand made pairs of shoes. Both fit and feel amazing. I am frequently complimented on them as they are unique and clearly are not a mass produced style that most professionals wear. The value proposition is extraordinary. Why not have bespoke if you can get it at retail pricing?"

"Allan Donnelly's wide fitting bespoke shoes and boots are truly a masterpiece of design , materials and workmanship. He may be the last true shoemaker and the greatest. Each pair is built like a fortress and appears from the outside as a palace. That is what I said to him when I first received them, and that is how I feel today after having worn them over the long term. I have one pair of his shoes and one pair of his boots. Both were brilliantly crafted, and I wear one or the other every day."

"Mr Payson's work was simply superb. I'm extremely satisfied with the quality of his work and would recommend him highly and unequivocally to anyone looking for outstanding, well crafted bespoke shoes."