Moulded Shoe Company

I live in Florida and when I visited NYC high on my bucket list was to buy a pair of shoes for colder weather that wasn’t a sandal or sneaker. I needed good support and I am hard to fit.
I found Moulded Shoe Store in Manhattan, though very small they had lots of shoes and helped me. The prices were high, but shoes are very important. I found 2 pairs and was promised to be able to get a refund if they did not work. They promised a refund if the shoes did not fit.
One pair of Ziera shoes cost $ 245. When one buys shoes like that the only reason is fit, comfort and support. In the end the shoe rubbed my left toe and were unwearable. Moulded promised to return to manufacturer to fix. They were returned to me and the problem still existed. (This problem had never happened before with any shoe.)
I returned them again with the original receipt and expected a refund or at least store credit. All they did was give me the same unwearable shoes back. Now I am out $ 245 and have an unwearable pair of shoes.
Moulded did not keep their promise! Worse, I found the same shoes at a local mall for $ 200-​$ 45 less! Very disappointed. Get the terms of refund in writing if you shop there.

staff who know what they are doing and alden’s best last — the modified last in attractive and unique styles.

Ron provided me with fantastic service. I was fitted to multiple styles of shoes and variations of sizes. I walked out with what I consider the most comfortable shoes I’ve ever worn. I will definitely be going back to Moulded for all my shoes in the future.

I came upon Moulded Shoe last week while walking by. For my entire life, my shoes have never fit correctly because I have a long and narrow foot. I walked it and said, «I doubt you have a shoe that fits me». The measured my foot and immediately had the perfect shoe on my foot. These shoes were expensive, but I have never had a shoe that fit like this one, so it was worth every penny.
Service is like it used to be, fifty years ago. If you have a hard to fit foot, whether a man or a woman, this is the shoe store to visit. They have an amazing variety of stylish shoes.
This will be my shoe source for life.

I spilled oil on a pair of soft porous leather Wolverine booties and was in a bind. I went to VIP shoe restorers first, which enjoys great PR and the owner there was short with me and wouldn’t «take the risk» of damaging them. Even after begging that he try to treat it, he just dismissed me.
I found Moulded Shoes and brought the shoe in just as they were closing shop at 6:00 PM. Rafael let me in, talked through my options, explained the risks and offered to try rubbing vinegar. It all but came out. Then I asked him about waterproofing and he explained the leather is not meant for it and it will build patina over time. He taught me how to address spots as they happened and when I insisted to to a test of waterproofing, he did it. I decided not to waterproof the shoe and asked how much. He said, no charge.
I have found a gem! Highly recommend trusting your nice leather shoes/​bags to Rafael. They are knowledgeable, have integrity and are great at customer service.

I highly recommend this shoe store. This is where I purchased my first pair of Aldens. It was a tan plain toe blucher on the modified last. Let me tell you that I walked about eight miles on the first day after purchasing them without feeling any fatigue. I came in thinking I will buy a nice dress shoe, but what I also got was a wonderful walking shoe. It has become one of my favourite casual to dress-​casual shoes. It has taken its toll from my walking, but I remember someone telling me how nice my shoes were even though they are wrinkled, but with a beautiful patina. Good shoes get better with age.
I have easy feet to fit, but they have the knowledge and definitely inventory to meet your needs, if you have unique feet. They also make custom orthotics and custom shoes.
The person who fitted me was very soft-​spoken and did not pressure me. I tried on the shoes with no obligations. The fit of the modified last is wonderful for my feet. There was no break-​in required. It has excellent arch support and it holds my heels just right, while giving me enough room for my toes, especially my delicate pinky toe. I love them and I still wear them to this day.
I did not buy that pair right away. I took a week to think about it. I wanted to be 100% sure about the shoe. The fit was worth the price. Let me tell you that.
What I like about the store is that they also have the machinery to make shoes, so restoring them is not an issue. I had them put an Alden commando sole on a pair of my Allen Edmonds Bayfield boots as well as changing the heels on my modified last tan plain toe blucher and my 401 Indy Boots. They did a good job.
There was also a tan Scotch-​grain cap-​toe boot that I was in love with, but couldn’t get at the moment because I already bought the plain-​toe tan shoe. They allowed me to put a deposit and pay the rest when I was ready.
That eventually became the second shoe that I purchased from them. There is no shoe similar to it.
My third pair of shoes that I bought there was a Colour # 8 Cordovan Indy Boot. Beautiful boot. I like how cordovan feels with a tru-​balance last. I prefer it to my 401 Indy boots, interestingly.
I come into the store with an open mind. And leave happy.
I love the atmosphere. This place looks as if it’s been around since the 40s. There is nothing that compares to the joy I get when I escape the bustling outside world and enter through a portal into this shoe sanctuary. Inside I am safe…
I am a customer for life. And I hope this place lasts for eternity, so that others can enjoy walking in good, comfortable shoes with no aches and pains.
Take care!

While the staff are helpful while purchasing shoes, be very careful about inspecting shoes for defects. I had an unhappy experience dealing with the shop over a free repair of a recently purchased pair of high end (but defective) shoes.

Brought my beloved pair of Trickers in for a resole. I was nervous about leaving them, but they did a wonderful job.
Really great shop!!!

Moulded shoe is a real class act. I’ve purchased two pairs of Alden modified last boots from them with no sales pressure. The shoes are fantastic. But it doesn’t stop there.
The gents at the store (Ron, Rafael, and Sam) are extremely helpful, even months post sale. They provide a level of attention and personal service that has been all but lost in NYC.
The construction of the shoes helped me tremendously, but I have required some adjustments here and there. They have been extremely helpful in figuring out exactly what it is that l need to walk comfortably. They also tweaked several other pairs of shoes that I didn’t purchase from them at no charge. It’s obvious that they are acutely aware of the value of treating customers like family.
I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this shop at all, whether you just need a pair of shoes or if you need some serious modifications.

I just bought a pair of modified-​last Alden shoes here. I was helped by Ron, who provided a fantastic customer experience starting with his offer for me to try on several pairs of shoes «no obligation», his knowledge of the shoes and which last would be suitable for the shape of my feet, his willingness to answer all of my questions on the various shoes and shoe care in general, and just his genuine desire to ensure I chose the right shoe with the right fit for me. I’ll definitely be going back.

I’m guessing there’s nothing like Moulded Shoe anywhere. I’ve had all sorts of foot/​knee/​back problems but have avoided surgery because of their custom made shoes which I design myself. Expensive? YES! But a pair of $ 1700 shoes will last you ten years to forever. They also carry many lines of orthopedic shoes (priced more like normal shoes) and the styles are definitely better for men than women Trendy they are not. However these guys are geniuses. They know how to look at the way you walk and instinctively know what you need for your feet. All those stores specializing in orthopedics and orthotics are like amateurs by comparison. They also make shoes for theater… BTW when I went to Barcelona my Spanish friend admired my shoes. When I told her where I got them, she knew all about them — and later I found they’ve been written up all over the world. With good reason.

Phenomenal shoe shop in NYC with a great stock of Aldens on the Modified Last. Customer service is top notch — both in the shop and via email. Great attention to proper shoe fit. Can’t recommend it highly enough.

I just bought my fourth pair of modified-​last Aldens from the Moulded Shoe. It’s the only last I’ve found that I can wear without my orthotics, and these are one of the few shops in the world that can get them.
Lucky for me it’s always a great experience. It’s family owned and run and has been around for forever. These guys clearly know their stuff and there’s never any pressure.
Check out their website and tumblr blog; you’ll get a real sense of their love for the business.

These guys are the real deal. I brought in a torn up pair of well loved Allen Edmonds strands and the salesperson walked me through all my options for recrafting and even went and looked to see if they had anything comparable in my (admittedly low) price range. I went to three other shoe shops that day and every single one except for Moulded gave me an attitude or wouldn’t even talk about other options beyond a full resole.

A true hidden gem this is were I come for the Alden Modified and Truebalance last, since I have flat feet and need to walk a lot the Alden modified last is the best for me.
They do lot’s of special make-​ups and run a true gentelmen’s traditional shoe shop.
The service is the best in NYC, as they specialize in orthopedic style fittings… and will work with you with patience and respect
Moulded Shoe — and the Alden Shop are by far my two favorite boot places in NYC for Aldens

A friend suggested them for my wedding shoes — I have hard to fit feet, with narrow heels but a EEE ball. They had an Alden that fit me perfectly. The patient service and olde tyme atmosphere round out a great option for men’s shoes. My only complaint is there were not options at a better price, but that is a small thing. Overall if you are hard to fit, they are the place to go.

I don’t know how long Moulded Shoe has been in business, but it’s gotta be at least 60 years. This longevity certainly speaks to the quality shoes and exceptional service that Moulded Shoe provides. I have very wide feet and they have always fit me. Their men’s selection is not only orthopedic, I got a couple pair of Aldens, and recently had them re-​soled. The guys are great, very helpful, very warm, and very, very, very, patient. I hope they’re around another 60 years!

This is possibly the funkiest shoe store on the planet. Walk through the door and you step back 60 years to a world of piled-​to-​the-​ceiling dusty shoe boxes and extremely helpful and knowledgeable shoe experts. I have terrible feet and need specialty shoes. This store is my go-​to shopping haven for orthopedic shoes. And they will price match online shoe sources. Highly recommended.

This store is near my office Much Kneaded Massage — NYC. I’ve recommended several of my clients to Moulded Shoe. I’m told the owners are both gracious and knowledgeable. They specialize in comfortable orthopeadic shoes.