Things have been pretty quiet around these parts for some months
now, partly because of burnout and partly because I haven't come across
something that is really worth coming out of my blogging batcave for. Well,
that ended last Thursday when I went to Singapore to attend DW’s event. This
amazing bespoke shoe shop is located in the heart of the CBD.
Originally from Seoul, South Korea, they have now set-up shop in Singapore,
bringing with them the quality craftsmanship and unmatched customization that
has made them a household name in K-Pop's capital. Be it brogues, double monks,
penny loafers, oxfords, or (my-current-top-of-the-want-list) slippers, they got
you covered with all the tasty options you can think of! You want crepe soles?
Check. You prefer blue suede uppers? Damn right. You demand a contrast toecap
on your oxfords? You bet. It's totally that kid-in-a-candy-store feeling.
After your fitting's done and design finalized, it would
take 4-6 weeks for the skilled cobblers to do their thing. Trust me, for shoes
that are truly one-of-a-kind (you did design them yourself) and of this
caliber, they're definitely worth the wait and investment. I actually already
have a shoe in mind for the next time I drop by. And by all intents and
purposes, that's only the first of many.
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Diamond Walker
folk discussing the craft of the bespoke shoe.
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Great display. You can just hear
the cobbler crafting your classic kicks.
Duck Boots for all those rainy Singapore and Manille days.
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Now for some samples of their
work: The Wingtip Boot.
Oh yes. The blue suede slippers I
wanted to take home as is!
White bucks. A great casual
alternative to my worn-in lab shoes! Haha!
Diamond Walker Shoes
China Square Central #01-06
18 Cross Street, Singapore
E: boss@diamond-walker.com
