Ballard Custom Footwear

"After a couple weeks of breaking in my new shoes I wanted to leave a review. My feet are quite small and wide so ready to wear shoe brands are pretty much impossible for me unless they are clogs/slip-ons. Reggie made me this custom pair of leather Chukka boots, and I am really happy with them. The leather is sturdy but breaking in well, and the softer leather lining is a nice touch. Fitting was thorough, and it only took 6 weeks to complete the shoe. Reggie will stand behind his work but in my case the fit was good right away and no adjustments needed. This was my first custom shoe so pricing seems high at first, but he is squarely in between the more high fashion bespoke shoe makers (5k+) and and the semi-custom Made-to-order options (~1k). There aren't many people doing custom shoes any more in LA. I will note he doesn't keep the lasts permanently like some bespoke shoemakers, so repeat orders would have to be done sooner to get a bit of a discount."

"These shoes rock! I have always struggled finding beautiful shoes that fit me well (doc martens do not fit me well!!!) I was a little nervous with the financial investment, but Reggie's professionalism, transparency, and sense of humor made me feel at home in his showcase room. If you're on the fence on custom made shoes, go with Ballard Custom Footwear. His prices are the most competitive."

"I walk a lot for a living, so new shoes are a pretty frequent occurrence. Problem is my feet are near as wide as they are long, with bunions that seem to grow every time I find cute shoes. After being told for the umpteenth time that stores don’t carry the wide sizes, I got frustrated and decided to look into custom-fit boots. I’ve never had custom anything before. It was a scary thought, spending all that money. I found Ballard Custom Footwear on Google, and I’m glad I did spend all that money! Reggie has a magnetic personality and made me feel like I belonged there in his shop. Any nervousness I had melted away as he measured and re-measured my feet, thoroughly explained each step of the process, and got to know what I was looking for. I felt absolutely at ease— even a little excited— by the time I was done talking to him. I just got my new boots today, and legitimately cried. I’ve never had boots or shoes that fit so well before. There is no pain, no struggling, and they look good! Walking feels like a dream come true! It gets better: they’re made of leather, with reinforced toes and padded soles, so they’ll last YEARS!! He told me that everyone who walks into his store is a star, and I believe it— finally being able to walk confidently and without pain makes me feel like I could take on the world! Thank you, Reggie Ballard! You have empowered me and changed my life!"

"My feet are small, wide and hard to fit. I usually dread buying shoes, but my experience with Mr. Ballard was awesome. I designed the shoe I wanted and he patiently made them to fit perfectly even though it took a few adjustments. It was well worth the time and cost and I will be getting shoes from them in the future. I highly recommend these most talented and professional craftsmen. ."

"I have purchased shoes for both myself and my husband at Ballard Custom footwear over the last five years. We each have unique foot issues. My feet are wide and nearly archless. My husband needs fine footwear when he makes court appearances and takes corporate meetings as an attorney. The shoes need to look great, but be comfortable enough for him to move from the courtroom, business lunch, then onto a flight all in the same day without having to change shoes. Ballard Custom Footwear design shoes that not only fit my husband and I perfectly, but offer high end style and most importantly COMFORT! We LOVE shoes from Ballard Custom Footwear!! We've bought seven pairs of shoes between us and will come back for more. Anyone who wants fine leather shoes that are stylish and comfy should definitely go see Reggie Ballard at Ballard Custom Footwear. He is talented, personable, and will work hard to customize exactly what you are looking for in a shoe."