Ducker & Son was a small shoemaker founded in 1898 on Turl Street in Oxford, England, and continued to make bespoke shoes for 118 years until its closure in 2016.
They stuck to handcraftsmanship without shifting to mass production and were loved as the conscience of Britain. J.R.R. Tolkien, the author of "The Lord of the Rings," was also one of their customers.
As can be seen from the characteristics of such a maker, well-maintained used items are rare and hardly available on the market.
The soles show only slight wear, with only a few times of use.
You can enjoy aging them to your liking from now on.
The style is an authentic single monk strap. The oxblood-colored upper with gold hardware makes an elegant statement.
The beauty of the channel and edge finishing, and the simple and soft upper without coating treatment of full aniline leather, convey the feeling of "shoes to be nurtured."
The classic British shoe color, oxblood, would look great with a gray suit or off-white slacks.
For those who love Britain and shoes, please!
※Reference
This is the blog of the owner of Asakusa Cobbler (a bespoke shop in Asakusa). Please be careful as you will want them after reading it. I became a fan of Ducker after reading this.
https://note.com/asakusacobbler/n/nf2be32d4da99
Maker: Ducker & Son
Style: Single Monk Strap
Upper: Full Aniline Leather
Sole: Single Leather
Size: UK6.5 (Fits perfectly for a foot size of 25.5cm)
Outsole: Length 28.3cm Width 10.5cm
Insole: Length 26.3cm
※Full Aniline Leather: Leather treated with water-based aniline dyes. It is not surface-treated, so it is very soft and makes the natural texture of the leather stand out, making it a high-quality material.
If you have any concerns about purchasing or are worried about the condition, please feel free to ask questions or request additional photos. I will respond sincerely.
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※Each part has been cleaned and sterilized.
※It will be carefully packed in an 80-size box and shipped.
※No pets or smokers.
※Shoe trees and boxes are not included.
※Please check the photos carefully before purchasing and make sure you are satisfied.
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