About

Sebastian Tarek is a bespoke shoemaker, working solo on every aspect of the process — from first measurement to last stitch. Each pair is entirely handmade and designed exactly to the wearer’s taste and fit, resulting in a unique collaboration between client and craftsman.

Based in east London, Sebastian is from a long line of shoemakers, stretching back to the early nineteen hundreds. With many years of experience, his skill and exacting eye for detail results in shoes that are made for life. Sebastian’s materials are carefully sourced from across the UK, from some of the oldest and most prestigious tanneries in the world.

Experience

• Educated at Cordwainers, London
• Shoemaker for several members of The West End Master Bootmakers’ Association
• Visiting lecturer on MA Footwear at the Royal College of Art, London

Collaborations

Duffy, Hostem, Toogood