Crary Custom Bootmakers

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After learning and honing all the shoemaking skills in his father's company (Danner Boots), Bill decided in 1978 to set up his own custom shoemaking shop. For years he had observed that a high percentage of people shopping for footwear had to compromise on fit, and therefore, on comfort. As a result, it became his objective then, as it continues to be now, to cater to that discriminating segment of the population who respect their feet and the need to treat them accordingly. And, although Bill accepts custom shoemaking which conforms solely to fashion desires, the need for fit and comfort takes preeminence in the footwear he crafts.Approximately 80 percent of the footwear we craft is for medical patients needing accommodation because of degenerative foot conditions, or as a result of accidents. We work with many workers' compensation injury victims, diabetics, and professional athletes that have become aware of the great need to protect their feet from daily abuse. For a large majority of our customers, the shoes they wear are considered medical devices, not luxury items.For some people the thought of "anything" custom, whether clothing, footwear, or personal items, such as cars, conjure images of extravagance, pretentiousness or even waste. Our experience at Crary does not corroborate that thinking. In the past two decades, only one in five customers elected to have custom footwear because of fashion or allied considerations. Of the other four, two did it for medical reasons (orthopedic) or unusual feet (too large, too small, too wide or too narrow), and the other two demanded custom footwear for "fit and comfort." This latter group is pegged by Bill Crary as "those folks who know and respect their feet." We consider all of the stated reasons, valid reasons, and whether vanity, medical reasons, or fit and comfort bring you to Crary, WELCOME!

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