Footwear made to order
price guide in NZ$
prices start at
sandals from $390
open back shoes from $560
streetwear casuals from $590
dress closed shoes from $650
ankle length boots from $750
calf length boots from $890
knee high boots from $990
Last Building & Pattern Cutting surcharges apply on the first pair from $60 to $250
Preparing the SHOE LAST - where sizing adjustments are required to alter the shoe shape from my standard lasts for e.g, extra wide girth, high arch or deep toe fittings
THE PATTERNS - where the cut or line of the shoe is adjusted to suit the foot
DESIGN from your own idea or photo or COPY AN OLD FAVOURITE ? last building as above & pattern making surcharge applies
ADDITIONAL COSTS - brogue detail / special hardware / platforms and heels over 5cm / welt stitched down soles
for example a lace up brogued (punched detail) style
shoe with a high arch, wide fitting & stitched down sole
$650 (base)+ $150 (lasts & patterns)+$90(brogue detail)+ $90(welt) = $980 (1st pr)
LEATHERS - a wide choice of quality, supple leathers all of which have been acquired from sustainable sources.
Exotics have CITES certification or are from job lot collections , which I upcycle into a beautiful new pair.
I can acquire specific colours and leathers on request POA
PLACING AN ORDER
For most bespoke work, starts with a 45 minute consultation @ $50 : includes measurements, design & leather choice consultation (this will be credited should you decide to order a pair)
'Standard' sizes and some wider fittings from most of my collections, can be catered for by mail with measurements taken and a 'mail' fitting prior to completion.
Here's how it works - I send you a measurement guide , we discuss the style you have in mind. By all means call or skype if you find that easier.
On receipt of your measurements and style preference (an old pair of your shoes, that worked well, can be very useful for reference too) - I will follow up by sending you swatches of suitable leathers available to choose from and a quote.
You can also book a consultation to get measured up when I am in Auckland, at a convenient meeting place (@ $50 for 45 minutes as per above
A deposit of around 30% of the total price will confirm and initiate the order with a usual turnaround time of about 3 - 4 months.
Towards completion, before soles and heels are built it's time to do a trial fitting - fine adjustments on width etc can still be made at this stage. Sometimes more than one trial is needed.
The shoes are then finished and your balance is settled. Courier is used for orders from afar, the shoe is sent to you by courier for fittings and on completion.
LAY BYES are available - good things take time and are worth the wait!
REPEAT ORDERS - All measurements, lasts and patterns are kept on record for future use. If a repeat pair is made up on the same last ( same toe shape and heel height) - the cost is less the 2nd time around.
mailing list
To get a newsletter every so often with stuff about workshops and
what’s going on in my studio, please send your name and email address to:
studio@sue-engels.co.nz
and I will add you to my mailing list.
email studio@sue-engels.co.nz
GIFT a made to measure pair of shoes, a belt or some tuition sessions to someone special
SHOE CARE & REPAIR SERVICES
The more often you NOURISH your leather bags and shoes, the finer the leather will become. Beeswax OR lanolin polishes feed the fibres and restore elasticity to the leather. These can be bought direct from my studio or ordered in.
REPAIR your shoes BEFORE your soles and heels are wrecked and keep them out of our precious oceans!
shoe care kits @ $95 - in a handy leather case,
leather dressings, shoe polishes & brushes , suedes protectors can be
purchased from my studio or ordered by email.
Various repairs and alterations done on quality leather footwear with leather & rubber soles. Unsure if they are fixable? you are most welcome to email with a photo for some advice. Bootleg alterations, stretching & softening.
Bring in your quality shoes, boots & leathergoods repairs, including specialist hiking boots & welted footwear - I'll take a look and give you an estimate. If I can't attend to your repair, I will send them to the city specialists, Gemmels and have them back on the island in around 6-8 weeks.
Luggage, bag & belt repairs are very welcome too!
A couple of examples from "repairs shop waiheke"
an old set of dining chairs get a new lease of life
a treasured family heirloom is restored as an artwork for the living room
a completely new look for some outdated skinny heels - nice solid covered heel and new tips
mules restyled with added back and new heels built - they came in like this
and left like this
