A Journey Inside London's Most Revered Bespoke Shoemaking Workshop | Canons Bespoke | Kirby Allison

[@harrysanders1552]

Glad these professions still exist! Exceptional talent.

[@kirbyallison]

Me too! The craftsmanship is unreal. And I’m very happy to see the Foster & Son legacy living on. Simon is very much committed to practicing the craft in the most traditional sense.

[@teresaquintanadominguez5336]

Muy interesante legado Kirby, siempre nos sorprenden tus trabajos porque no sólo desde lo familiar, tener zapatos personalizados es un maravilloso deseo de muchos.

[@Benjamin-is-gone]

Very interesting and I would like to say I genuinely enjoy the history of these videos. It’s presented eloquently

[@eddyk2016]

Kirby is so English I can’t believe he isn’t He’s oozes class. A true gentleman. Inspiring to watch.

[@Video-ku3rg]

The workshop looks so neat and clean! Impressed!

[@jacobbielanski9692]

The coat and hair are exceptional! Looking fresh!

[@JT-dk3mw]

Ah, bespoke shoe making, my favourite content 😍😊

[@domi7171]

Great work Kirby , and team! Thank U

[@MIAthe305]

Very interesting to see how a house like FostersSons has transitioned over the years; now with sending out parts of the shoes to be made by other crafts-maker I have an even higher appreciation for the Lobbs of the world

[@kirbyallison]

I’ve seen the Canons product and can personally vouch for it. It is a very, very well-executed bespoke shoe. As good as any. They are practicing their craft in the strictest traditional sense using only the best makers. The product is truly exceptional. I already have one pair from Canons and I am very, very happy with it.

[@eddyk2016]

Kirby, you & Eddie Sahakian should do a podcast together “The Gentleman podcast” I think that would be huge. You two are great together 👍

[@01Gator]

Any chance that a bespoke watch box video is in the works? I've been looking at Hawthorne, but can't find anyone that actually has one.

[@LazarusBusiness-t3m]

Wonderful!

[@BellaC-l8p]

Looking forward to the measurement video!!!

[@kirbyallison]

It’s coming soon!

[@ChandraShekar-pr9hy]

Hi kirby, any plans on bespoke overcoat from saville row?

[@ludwwik]

Doesn't he already have like 5 videos like that

[@ChandraShekar-pr9hy]

@@ludwwik yes, but not saville row

[@kirbyallison]

I don’t have a bespoke overcoat from Savile Row… but if I were to have one made, what would you suggest and from whom??

[@ChandraShekar-pr9hy]

@kirbyallison chittleborough and Morgan. I was thinking of a great coat in heavy tweed tan or grey colour . I hope u like the suggestion. But I would be happy with whatever the colour, fabric or maker. You inspired me so, I would be happy with your selection.

[@heycidskyja4668]

@@kirbyallison Are you aware of Michael Browne? A bespoke overcoat was showcased by Permanent Style not long ago. His work is sublime.

[@anton__84]

I know people want handmade things but using a 3D scan of your foot then use a cnc machine to cut it out would be a perfect representation of your foot. Would speed up the process ten fold unless I’m missing something. I know he did this in a previous episode I can’t think why doing it by hand would be better I suppose you could first do it by 3D scanner then finish it off by hand.

[@scoobysnacks209]

just because you just cant beat handmade and tradition and this is why fans of tradition like kirby shop here and as i am a fan of tradition also in my own rite i would also do the same if i could afford it

[@lctriguy69]

These guys are cool

[@hoangleminh5363]

One and a half minute into the video, you guys switched from shaking hands from the left to the right in one cut!

[@smartco1586]

He even swapped his watch over.

[@FirstAmendment2014]

Hair looking different, you ok my friend? Different style....

[@jlgrissom3]

Kirby for president!

[@AlgoNudger]

1:20 watch their hand carefully. 😅

[@heycidskyja4668]

They change shaking hands?

[@AlgoNudger]

​@@heycidskyja4668Yep! 🤭

[@AlgoNudger]

​@@heycidskyja4668Yep! 😅

[@uiski7956]

Not having been to Canons, but having been to and walked past Fosters for over 40 years, I have always felt that the last of the new Canons seems flat and "banana boat" like - low lace area, lower vamp, and curled up toe - not sure if its the lens perspective on their instagram - they have lovely photos, but maybe they could change the distance or angle to highlight each individual shoe more - to me it seems a break from the great lasts of the past - is this just me?

[@AlgoNudger]

Why he didnt just use 3D scanner and 3D printer? 🤔

[@kirbyallison]

Take a look at our Carmina video. They are using this technology with success. Still a long ways off from true bespoke, but a good step in the right direction!

[@headgroundsman1650]

a wall of lasts looks really freaky..