If you want all of the features of a bespoke shoe without the wait and cost, the Markham has you covered. It is on a chiselled-toe last shape that looks every bit as stylish as the most expensive welted shoes you can buy. It is hand crafted in the finest leathers and hand-finished to create a great shine and depth of colour. The Goodyear-welted sole is the best construction method you could choose for a real statement pair of shoes as it is designed to be repairable so you can enjoy them for many years. These shoes are hand-patinated individually in the Carlos Santos factory so there can be a noticeable variation of colour from the shoes you receive to the picture on the website. We always strive to get consistency but in a hand-finished product this is not always possible and is a sign of quality. Please note that we would only advise using a gentle wax-based cream or polish to protect carefully hand-finished shoes such as these. Harsh products such as renovating creams, high solvent based products and rain protectors may strip the carefully applied finish. If this happens we will not be able to refund the shoes although we may be able to get them re-finished at the factory for you at your cost.