I decided to blog about the below bespoke crocodile pair of oxford made by my favourite new starter bespoke shoemaker Mr. Cliff Roberts, whom I admire, respect and I am very honoured to know him.
The below pair is special, as it is made by Mr. Roberts Sr. for his son young Master Roberts for his prom. A gift from father to son. Very special indeed.
What makes this pair special? Well, I assume Mr. Cliff Roberts picked up the crocodile hide with much care and being very selective. The shoes from my observation are made of two kinds of crocodile leather, one large scaled and the other smaller scaled. Then the scales are matched to look identical which can be a difficult process, but Mr. Roberts succeeded in accomplishing the task. I suppose that is why Mr. Roberts did not make them a whole cut but a stitched cap toe. Very beautifully renditioned, simply love this pair, a gift from father to son. How may of us can say we have or own something which is made by our fathers? Not many I guess. Congratulations Master Roberts and a tribute to Mr. Roberts for this very special shoe. Wear it in good health young master Roberts.
Master Roberts in his bespoke crocodile oxfords made by his father.
Pictures sourced from Mr. Cliff Roberts of Northampton (England)
The below pair is special, as it is made by Mr. Roberts Sr. for his son young Master Roberts for his prom. A gift from father to son. Very special indeed.
What makes this pair special? Well, I assume Mr. Cliff Roberts picked up the crocodile hide with much care and being very selective. The shoes from my observation are made of two kinds of crocodile leather, one large scaled and the other smaller scaled. Then the scales are matched to look identical which can be a difficult process, but Mr. Roberts succeeded in accomplishing the task. I suppose that is why Mr. Roberts did not make them a whole cut but a stitched cap toe. Very beautifully renditioned, simply love this pair, a gift from father to son. How may of us can say we have or own something which is made by our fathers? Not many I guess. Congratulations Master Roberts and a tribute to Mr. Roberts for this very special shoe. Wear it in good health young master Roberts.
Black crocodile bespoke oxford shoes for young Mr. Roberts.
The sole of the shoes
The owner of the shoes, young Master Roberts, looking very dapper.
