First Fitting With An American Bespoke Shoemaker! | Francis Waplinger | Kirby Allison

After meeting Francis Waplinger, an upcoming bespoke shoemaker based in New York City, I had to get my own pair of bespoke dress shoes made here in the United States! The first step was to have my measurements taken (link below). Then Francis created my pair of lasts, the wooden molds that my shoes are built around. Francis has now created the first trial fitting of the shoes, which allows the shoemaker to perfect the fit of the shoe. So it is time to try the shoes on for the first time, and see how they feel! For more information about Francis Waplinger, visit: Website: https://www.franciswaplinger.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/franciswaplinger_shoemaker WATCH OUR OTHER VIDEOS WITH FRANCIS WAPLINGER First Fitting With An American Bespoke Shoemaker! https://youtu.be/i8VbBMLfAeo Getting My Feet Measured by American Custom Shoemaker Francis Waplinger https://youtu.be/8_7X8jwhV4s Designing My American Bespoke Shoes With Francis Waplinger https://youtu.be/m6OSOs5b20E SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL Join this channel to support our content with independent craftspeople and artisans: https://www.patreon.com/kirbyallison Shop All Kirby Allison Products https://www.kirbyallison.com #bespoke #shoes #kirbyallison #Franciswaplinger OTHER SUGGESTED VIDEOS Inside The Original John Lobb London With Kirby Allison https://youtu.be/pc_TsO2lfUk Cowboy Boot Fitting | Texas Traditions Handmade Boots | Lee Miller https://youtu.be/-IMDJg1nOD8 Bespoke Shoe Making Process: Measurements