Frequently Asked Questions

We've spent a lifetime interested in - and involved with - menswear and tailoring. Helping customers to understand, appreciate and enjoy the details of handmade clothing and accessories is a particular passion at Crane Brothers. Please contact us if you'd like to talk further.

We've spent a lifetime interested in - and involved with - menswear and tailoring. Helping customers to understand, appreciate and enjoy the details of handmade clothing and accessories is a particular passion at Crane Brothers. Please contact us if you'd like to talk further.

We've spent a lifetime interested in - and involved with - menswear and tailoring. Helping customers to understand, appreciate and enjoy the details of handmade clothing and accessories is a particular passion at Crane Brothers. Please contact us if you'd like to talk further.

We've spent a lifetime interested in - and involved with - menswear and tailoring. Helping customers to understand, appreciate and enjoy the details of handmade clothing and accessories is a particular passion at Crane Brothers. Please contact us if you'd like to talk further.

Do you sell shoes?

We've spent a lifetime interested in - and involved with - menswear and tailoring. Helping customers to understand, appreciate and enjoy the details of handmade clothing and accessories is a particular passion at Crane Brothers. Please contact us if you'd like to talk further.

Why use shoe trees?

We've spent a lifetime interested in - and involved with - menswear and tailoring. Helping customers to understand, appreciate and enjoy the details of handmade clothing and accessories is a particular passion at Crane Brothers. Please contact us if you'd like to talk further.

What does Goodyear Welted mean?

A Goodyear welt is a strip of leather that is sewn around the bottom edge of a shoe, attached to both the insole and the upper.

The welt can then be easily unstitched, which thus detaches the sole without damaging the rest of the shoe, meaning it can be replaced time and time again as it is worn down.

What is a Black Stitch?

We've spent a lifetime interested in - and involved with - menswear and tailoring. Helping customers to understand, appreciate and enjoy the details of handmade clothing and accessories is a particular passion at Crane Brothers. Please contact us if you'd like to talk further.

Can I get my shoes repaired?

We've spent a lifetime interested in - and involved with - menswear and tailoring. Helping customers to understand, appreciate and enjoy the details of handmade clothing and accessories is a particular passion at Crane Brothers. Please contact us if you'd like to talk further.

What is a Blucher?

We've spent a lifetime interested in - and involved with - menswear and tailoring. Helping customers to understand, appreciate and enjoy the details of handmade clothing and accessories is a particular passion at Crane Brothers. Please contact us if you'd like to talk further.

A Goodyear welt is a strip of leather that is sewn around the bottom edge of a shoe, attached to both the insole and the upper.

The welt can then be easily unstitched, which thus detaches the sole without damaging the rest of the shoe, meaning it can be replaced time and time again as it is worn down.

A Goodyear welt is a strip of leather that is sewn around the bottom edge of a shoe, attached to both the insole and the upper.

The welt can then be easily unstitched, which thus detaches the sole without damaging the rest of the shoe, meaning it can be replaced time and time again as it is worn down.

A Goodyear welt is a strip of leather that is sewn around the bottom edge of a shoe, attached to both the insole and the upper.

The welt can then be easily unstitched, which thus detaches the sole without damaging the rest of the shoe, meaning it can be replaced time and time again as it is worn down.