Boots made to measure!

Pinx

After spending many hours over the weekend in search of the perfect pair of boots, I think the only solution might be for me to get a pair "tailor made" - just for me!

Almost every pair of boots I've seen recently are smothered in buckles, zips, patches, chains and bows - which I don't want! All I want is a pair of plain black leather knee high boots, pointy toes, high (thin) heels...

Does anyone know of anywhere around Dublin offering a service for custom-made shoes and boots? Any help or suggestions would be very much appreciated!
Thanks in advance!

CarolLorraine

You might want to try a place on Talbot St. I think it's called Tara Leathers. It's opposite the AIB bank-link halfway down the street. Their number is listed as (087) 8197777.

Oh and also in Castleknock there's John Rooney who's on the main street (on your right as you're heading towards the church). His number is (01) 8202068. He seems to be kept busy from what I see when I'm around the area.

Let us know how you get on with the above.

Pinx

Hi CarolLorraine, that's a great help, thanks a million for that. I'll probably try the Talbot Street place first, as it's easier for me to get to!
Thanks again!

dudara

You can order online too, I think Duo Boots are one name, and buckles and bows are another. these are particularly good for ladies with larger calves.

simu

Yeah, duo boots are to be found here: http://duoboots.com/index.php

I've never used them myself although I'm tempted!

hotpotatoes

just logged onto that website, its great!!!ive been looking for a nice pair of boots for ages. very tempted to buy those pampas boots from the contemporary range....better check how much £120 and my postage fee is in euros before i get carried away....

Pinx

That Duo Boots site is great - I'm tempted already by the Cadiz style in the Dress section. Something tells me I'm not going to get much work done this morning!
Dudara, that other site you mentioned is http://www.bucklesandbows.co.uk/ and looks great too.
Thanks a million for all your help guys!

dudara

Glad to help! Due to exericise and genetics, I have large calves, and just can't find boots that fit. I have 80+ pairs of shoes and maybe 2 of those are boots that fit. When I start to earn some proper money, then I'm treating myself to some boots from those websites.

commuterised

I've bought 3 pairs of boots from DUO recently and they are fantastic. Their customer service is brilliant. I sent back a pair cos the calk was too big and they sent me a replacement pair straight away. I would highly reccomend this company!

Cutie18Ireland

for those of you with large calves, evans do great shoes with a wider leg fit... i got a great pair last week reduced from 75 to 12 euro lol huge sale on there at the mo!! so check out evans before the sale is over....

dudara

Evans is a place that I would never even have thought of for shoes. Thanks for the tip

Cutie18Ireland

no problem and they do wide fittings in shoe sizes too which is great... especially in sandals and stuff!! and they also do some really cool accesories!! happy shopping.... lol

Tree

evans do rock but i found taht their boots were more buckety than boots, ive big calves, too big to buy other boots but i found not big enough for evans

dudara

OK, I called into Evans last night, and for the first time ever in my life, every boot I tried on zipped up no problems. There was a hitch though, they were all too baggy and loose around the ankle. So it appears that I have thin ankles but fat calves. Will my quest for a well-fitting boot ever end?

Beruthiel

dudara wrote:

You can order online too, I think Duo Boots are one name, and buckles and bows are another. these are particularly good for ladies with larger calves.

dudara
you're a doll!
I have never been able to find knee high boots that fit properly, thanks to you I ordered from Duo last friday and they arrived last night!!
They're perfect! I'm thrilled with them

dudara

Great . Delighted to hear that.

What's the fit around the ankles like? I seem to have small ankles but large calves, and I want the boots to fit all over!

Beruthiel

dudara wrote:

Great . Delighted to hear that.

What's the fit around the ankles like? I seem to have small ankles but large calves, and I want the boots to fit all over!

I got the madrid style
they are a tiny bit loose around the ankle, but it's so slight that it matters not, don't know if that means they would be ok on you however... that's a risk you take when ordering online without trying them on first, but I don't think there would be any problem sending them back if they don't fit.

WalkswithDeath

Pinx wrote:

Does anyone know of anywhere around Dublin offering a service for custom-made shoes and boots? !

shoe makers number one tara street is the only place i know he's very good just take a pic of the boot or shoe you want made with you