Sandra Wheeler, bespoke shoemaker
Sandra has spent the last 15 years training and practicing this historic trade. Taking shoemaking courses at Bonney & Wills and with Janne Melkersson. After the coursework, it comes down to hours at the bench to make a product speak for itself.
Handmade vs custom-made
Custom Fashion
Custom Fashion
Custom Fashion
Made-to-measure, this pair is a U.S size 4.5 in E width. That's petite and wide. A combination you won't find off the rack, as most petite women know. This client chose to have custom-made shoes for her wedding.
Custom-Made
Custom Fashion
Custom Fashion
Custom-made requires an in-person measuring session. It's worth it if you have a special fit. Or just want the charm of the experience.
Contact the studio to talk through the best fit for you or to ask about
handmade options.
Handmade
Custom Fashion
Handmade
This pair of Chukka boots is a U.S. size
11.5 in E width. This client typically finds shoes off the rack but wanted the quality of handmade shoes. For these, I used an industry standard size and width. Client did choose the leather.
Courses
High Heel Fashion Pumps
Slip-On Leather Sneakers
High Heel Fashion Pumps
Learn to make these must-have fashion shoes. Working from US sizes, we will measure the student's feet, make the patterns and components then build the shoes. Leather uppers with composite soling materials.
7-day course. $1,400
Oxfords
Slip-On Leather Sneakers
High Heel Fashion Pumps
Fundamentals of the bespoke Oxford shoes. Classic, lace-up shoes with hand-sewn welting. Machine-stitched soling and hand-cut, stacked leather heels.
9-day course. $2,000
Slip-On Leather Sneakers
Slip-On Leather Sneakers
Slip-On Leather Sneakers
Let's spend a weekend making sneakers. This workshop mixes classic design with fashion elements. Here, we build a pair of casual 'skater' style sneakers with leather uppers. Two days of intense work.
All day Saturday and Sunday
$600