My First 🇺🇸 Made In America 🇺🇸 Bespoke Shoes(!!) | Francis Waplinger | New York City | Kirby Allison

In what is a first for the Kirby Allison Channel, today I sit down with Brooklyn-based bespoke shoemaker Francis Waplinger for the delivery of my first pair of 🇺🇸 American-made 🇺🇸 bespoke shoes! Francis Waplinger is an Italian-trained, New York-based bespoke shoemaker resurrecting the craft of handmade bespoke shoes in America. To the best of my knowledge, he is one of only a handful of bespoke shoemakers doing their work out of the United States, and he is certainly the youngest! It is exciting to be able to spotlight young, aspiring American artisans like Francis. The process of creating a pair of bespoke shoes is a timeless journey, rooted in the craftsmanship of old-world tradition dating back hundreds of years. It begins with a consultation where the bespoke shoemaker carefully measures the client's feet, noting every contour and nuance. A wooden last is then carved to mirror the foot's unique shape, around which the client's individualized shoes are then hand-sewn. Through countless hours of hand-stitching and shaping, the shoes take form, and with the final polish, they emerge as a true reflection of both the wearer’s style and the artisan’s mastery. A pair of bespoke shoes is a masterpiece of craftsmanship, crafted with dedication, precision, and the timeless artistry of a skilled hand. 🎬 WATCH OUR OTHER VIDEOS WITH FRANCIS WAPLINGER 🔸 https://youtu.be/i8VbBMLfAeo 🔸 https://youtu.be/8_7X8jwhV4s 🔸 https://youtu.be/m6OSOs5b20E 🔍 MORE ABOUT FRANCIS WAPLINGER 🔸 Websi