Get to know Chris
Stories about Chris & his shoes
The formative years
I went to a Catholic high school in Worcester, Massachusetts. Back then, in the '70s, everybody wore hideous uniforms. To cope, girls would express themselves with massive hair and enormous shoes. I was a junior in high school when I...
Meeting Tim Gunn
When you have incredible mentors, they push you to do improbable things. Under Aki Choklat encouragement and insistence, I pursued my Masters in Footwear at Polimoda Fashion Institute. To a retired telephone repairman, design is a foreign language. I struggled...
Handmade, with Passion
Another unexpected journey my shoes took me on, was to the town of Vigevano – a stunning historical and architectural town outside of Milan. In the town center is the Museo internazionale della calzatura – the International footwear museum. Vigevano...
Collection Highlights
Lynx | Black
$465.00
Pegasi | Lapis Lazuli
$565.00
Monoceros | Black
$385.00
Cygnus | Buff
$485.00
$485.00
Andromeda | Black
$695.00
Eris | Aquamarine
$495.00
Pegasi | Black
$565.00
Centaurus | Lapis Lazuli
$385.00
Andromeda | Ivory
$695.00
Aquila | Lapis Lazuli
$565.00
Gossamer | Black
$465.00
Chasing a Passion
The Shoemaker-AARP
Leaving my repair job and going to Florence Italy to get a Msters in Footwear from Polimoda Fashion Institute.
A Critique with Tim Gunn on Project Runway
I was the winner of a contest "A Critique with Tim Gunn" season 16
Testimonials
"In January I ordered a pair of your shoes as one of my wife's birthday presents, which she liked very much. For Valentine's Day I ordered another pair as one of her gifts, and she liked them a lot also. This week she looked through your website and found another pair she wanted; so I ordered them from you and they are enroute to us." William S.
"Aside from the beautiful design and lovely construction of the shoes, Chris also provides outstanding customer service and support. He worked with me to make sure that my shoes were the perfect fit. His thoughtfulness and creativity will no doubt be the keys to his success." Britta M
"The 39.5 fit perfectly. I just have to say, I’m such a fan of your work! The Globe article hooked me, then I realized I had already seen you in the Tim Gunn special. I’ve been sharing your website with friends for months, and am so excited to have a pair of my own. Best of luck!" Kimberly B
We would like to thank Arise.S
They are our partner, mentor, muse, and guardian. Without their limitless amount of expertise, passion, and patience, this would not have been possible.
Please visit their website at Arise.S Consultancy