FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

All unworn items can be returned. You can read our full shipping and returns policy here.

For mens sizing we use English/Australian for womens we use European. To see how our sizing compares to other go to our sizing chart.

Our upper leather is sourced from three tanneries. Horse leather from Italy, Bison leather form Colorado and our soling leathers from Germany. 

We use calf leather for linings and uppers. Horse-front or Cordovan for upper. Bison leather for uppers.

We employ two methods of construction.

Goodyear-welted. Here a welt is stitched to the insole then the sole is stitched to the welt. 

Blake stitched is where the sole and insole are stitched together here you can see the stitch on the insole of the shoe.  

All our upper and lining leather is vegetable tanned. This tanning method ensures sustainability, breathability, longevity and comfort.

 Our soles, insoles, heel counters and toe puffs are all leather and are oak bark tanned by J Reddenbach in Germany.

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 Custom made or any of our ready to wear style can be made with a variety of composite, rubber and or vibram soling units. Price on application.

Yes putting topy on your leather soles increases the life of your soles and gives extra grip.

Always return your shoe to A.McDonald to be repaired.

Size is no limit we can make all sizes. 

Yes we do make orthopaedic style shoes. Please call so we can assess your needs. 

Yes we custom make shoes to fit your orthotic.

No size is too small.

Yes we can make shoes for children 10 years and up.

Yes we copy your orthotic and fit them into custom made shoes. 

We make only leather stacked high heel shoes maximum height 9cm.

Yes we make high boots to order. 

Starting price from $2200.

Prices start from $1600. 

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This all depends on the quality and type of leather. You would need to make an appointment to discuss.

Yes we can make all narrow type fits. 

Yes we can make extra wide shoes.

We will adjust, remake your shoes until they fit your feet. There is no extra charge.

This depends on your fitting. Generally the cost is less. All prices by application.

Yes in most cases we make our ready to wear styles in leathers colours other than what is displayed on the website. Price on application.

We do make half sizes in our ready to wear and custom made shoes .

We can copy some styles of shoe. 

We do not repair shoes but can recommend a reputable repairer.

We do not modify shoes.

If you let us know the length colour and type of lace we can replace. 

Yes we can repair your soles.

Yes.

We can make lighter colours darker.

Yes we offer gift vouchers.