The Last always comes first...

Bespoke Orthopaedic Shoes Crafted from Individual Lasts creating Unrivalled Comfort

At Bill Bird Shoes, we specialise in creating truly Bespoke Footwear, beginning with one of the most crucial element; the Last. A last is the wooden form on which each shoe is built, and we craft individual lasts tailored specifically to your feet. Each and every pair of Lasts are made to to match the contours of your feet and enhance the unique way you walk, ensuring an exceptional fit that mass-produced shoes simply cannot provide.

Using a traditional blend of shoemaking expertise and modern technologies, we take meticulous measurements, foot casts, photographs and ink impressions, in order to get the fit of your last as precise as possible. This attention to detail allows us to produce footwear that is made of high quality leathers and materials, supportive in the rear foot, secure around the instep and with plenty of space around the toes - essential elements for comfort and long-term foot health.

We take pride in creating footwear our clients love to wear. Our collaborative design process ensures that each pair is not only functional but that it also reflects the style and preferences of the wearer. For many, orthopaedic footwear, modified adaptations and orthotics can sometimes prove to be ‘bothersome – unsuccessful’. Impacting on confidence and self esteem. We look to develop the best possible Footwear solution together, focusing on smart, elegant and empowering designs that enhance mobility, improve lifestyle while boosting your wellbeing. We use all your past experiences when gathering your individual information and your journey so far. We want to hear about obstacles you’ve encountered and use this to establish your treatment plan and approaches in the future.

Whether you require a bespoke dress shoe, made to measure walking boot or specialist footwear for unusually shaped feet and ankles, Bill Bird Shoes are here to help you. With skilled shoemakers based in Gloucestershire, we have decades of experience crafting stylish, high-quality shoes for clients who have struggled to find the right fit elsewhere. Our designs combine functionality with aesthetic appeal, offering support and comfort for even the most complex of foot shapes.

If you’ve experienced difficulty walking, developed pressure sores, or simply can’t find shoes that fit properly, we provide a solution. By carving a unique pair of Lasts and using premium materials, we ensure each shoe provides optimal support and alignment, helping you to walk smoothly and confidently again. At Bill Bird Shoes, bespoke orthopaedic shoemaking is not just our craft - it’s our passion and commitment to helping every client look and feel their best, from the ground up.

Call the team today at the workshop and we will be very happy to answer any further questions you may have, alternatively read on to discover the journey into Bespoke Lasts and Footwear, we look forward to hearing from you.

Please be aware we work on an appointment only basis to ensure the best service and most confidentiality.

Following your initial enquiry, having made an Initial appointment with us at either our Cotswold workshop or at our once fortnightly clinic in London, your exciting journey begins... 

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