Andrew McDonald Shoemakers

[asho]

some new designs from the shoemaker I work with... trying to gauge opinions before seeking stockists. The range will be shown at the Rooms exhibition in Tokyo in the coming week. First and second last are woman's...

[cuddly]

shoes are pretty nice, like the ones with the folded upper,wrap around laces.but please more info about that leather bag

[asho]

bag is made from mustard and black calf leather... will come in a few colours. 35cm across 38 cm down (lowest point).

[btbam]

Price Point?
quite like the last boot/bag and the one mentioned above

[zamb]

some really nice pieces, tell us more about the designer/ line.............

[asho]

all pieces are handmade with the highest quality materials. Andrew himself has in the past worked with Paul Harnden, Lobb and Berlutti... here's a link to his site.

andrewmcdonald.com.au

some of the styles there are custom ordered and as a result of questionable taste.

as far a price point goes men's shoes are $1500aud boots $1600aud woman's shoes $1000aud, boots $1100aud.
bag around $750aud

[James Vincent]

Wow, these have come such a long way since I last looked, very impressive.

[Fuuma]

all pieces are handmade with the highest quality materials. Andrew himself has in the past worked with Paul Harnden, Lobb and Berlutti... here's a link to his site.

andrewmcdonald.com.au

some of the styles there are custom ordered and as a result of questionable taste.

as far a price point goes men's shoes are $1500aud boots $1600aud woman's shoes $1000aud, boots $1100aud.
bag around $750aud

Please explain, even Lobb isn't "handmade" although it is made by people operating machines (maybe you mean the shoes are hand welted?). Can you develop on the construction and leather used, some of the models are cool and I might be interested.

Do you make custom orders or offer a kind of combat boots?

[shawn]

wow a new line? looks great but the price is so high (to me at least).

[snafu]

looks nice leathers and finnishing the folded under boots looks good but just not sure abiut the toe shape better pics ? just looks too classic and dress shoe pointy

[soultek]

Hi, asho, I believe they would have to be seen in person, but everything looks great save for the 'folded' boot and shoes which in mind don't work. I think I'd prefer a less sleek shoe--IMO the fastenings of a shoe should match the sleekness of the last, the leather, and the treatment used. Of course my opinion could be wrong if I saw in person. Thanks for posting! Very interested to see more. And please let us know when stockists are official.

[asho]

Please explain, even Lobb isn't "handmade" although it is made by people operating machines (maybe you mean the shoes are hand welted?). Can you develop on the construction and leather used, some of the models are cool and I might be interested.

Do you make custom orders or offer a kind of combat boots?

they are hand made to the extent that the only machine used is a sewing machine and a manual stitching machine. Patterns are cut by hand, hand skived, lasted by hand, heels are stacked by hand and nailed by hand etc. The shoes have leather insoles and soles and the uppers are largely calf leather which has been polished to achieve a certain colour.

A complete custom service is available, we have made some combat style boots in the past and could do so again however they are not in the current range.
thanks for the interest

[asho]

looks nice leathers and finnishing the folded under boots looks good but just not sure abiut the toe shape better pics ? just looks too classic and dress shoe pointy

I had my reservations about this style being put in the pointy last, however seeing the finished thing it definitely works. has a sort of Dickinson vibe.

[diamonds]

i like this...

unique shoes based on classic shapes...

they look really good. something i'd definitely be on the lookout for...

[asho]

some more of the woman's styles...