FAQs

Your first handmade footwear purchased can be intimidating! To help familiarize you with the options we offer, our "How to order" guide is an excellent place to start.

If at any point you have any questions regarding construction, leathers, or styling advice, please do not hesitate to chat with us or shoot us an email at info@treadheavilyshoes.com.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Many luxury brands, even household names, use synthetic materials and cemented (a.k.a glued) constructions that age poorly and deteriorate, both visually and internally, over time, leading to shoes that are ultimately discarded.

We create custom shoes exclusively through handwork and high-quality hides, ensuring the shoe can be resoled multiple times and grows increasingly comfortable over time. Our commitment to longevity, quality, and customization means that our shoes can last for years, even decades, at a fraction of the cost of traditional luxury men’s shoe brands.

We take pride in offering not only timeless style, but also exceptional value, and we're excited to be a part of your footwear journey.

Trial shoes are an excellent opportunity to test fit before assembling your final pair. They are built to the same size, last, and style as your final pair, but using a machine construction and on-hand leather. They are also yours to keep!

Trial shoes may be for you if this is your first high-quality footwear purchase, are either unsure of/want to confirm sizing before an MTO, or have had difficulty sizing in other brands.

Trial shoes can help us gauge whether you need to size down or up, or allow us to make adjustments based on your feedback (please contact us for more details)

Despite the term "trial shoes", they are of a higher quality than the cemented (glued) shoes of mall brands, a testament to our commitment to quality in all regards.

"Hand-made" shoes are those that are constructed with a welt integrated entirely by hand, without the use of machines.

The welt serves as the backbone of the shoe. By welting our shoes manually, we can extend the lifetime of the shoes.

This meticulous process, while more time-consuming, results in a superior level of durability and strength compared to machine-welted shoes.

Currently, we provide our customers with a personalized experience that ensures the perfect fit and style for their needs. As such, we do not offer any ready-to-wear shoes. However, we are always open to hearing from our customers about their preferences and are constantly exploring new styles, leathers, and products that we can offer through our made-to-order/measure programs. If you have any suggestions or recommendations, please don't hesitate to reach out to us.

We do! Our program is still in development, but please feel free to contact us directly to

If you have a specific leather or style in mind that is not currently available, we welcome you to reach out to us directly to discuss your preferences for a Made-To-Order or Made-To-Measure shoe.

Tread Heavily was founded 2023 and is proudly based in Dallas, Texas.