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Shoes
We do not make shoes. We do measure every trouser against them, which is why we ask you to bring the right pair.
We do not make or sell this.
We do not make, sell or repair shoes. What we do is measure trousers against them, and that turns out to matter more than most people expect.
Why we keep asking about your shoes
Trouser length is measured against a real heel height. Guessing it is the single most common reason a hem has to be done twice — and unlike most alterations, a hem cut short cannot be undone. There is no inlay at the bottom of a trouser leg to give back.
The difference between a dress shoe and a loafer is often half an inch at the heel, which is enough to change where the trouser sits and whether it breaks over the shoe, rests on it, or clears it entirely. That is a real decision and it changes the line of the whole leg, so it is worth having a view before you arrive.
What to bring
- The shoes you will actually wear with the garment, not the ones you happened to drive in
- If a suit will be worn with two different shoes, tell us — we will compromise deliberately rather than by accident
- For bridal, the actual heel height matters more than anywhere else, because every proportion below the waist depends on it
An unlined shoe is also a genuinely different experience in a Raleigh August, which is worth knowing when you are choosing what to wear a summer suit with.
Where This Leads
Tailoring & AlterationsBegin Here
Come and be measured
745 W. Johnson Street, Raleigh. Tuesday to Saturday, 10:30 to 5. Appointment preferred.