About Shoemakerly

Shoemakerly is an independent footwear label based in Kansas City, Missouri. We make everyday shoes the old-fashioned way: fewer styles, honest materials, and a construction that can be repaired instead of replaced.

Why we started

Most shoes are designed to be thrown away. The sole is glued, the upper is bonded, and when either fails the pair goes to landfill. We wanted the opposite: a small collection built around stitched and cemented constructions that a cobbler can actually work on, in shapes that do not go out of fashion in a season.

What we sell

Our catalogue is deliberately narrow. We carry low-top and high-top sneakers, leather and suede boots, loafers and everyday slip-ons, plus the care items that keep them going. Each style comes in a handful of colourways rather than dozens. If a style does not earn its place, we stop making it.

How we choose materials

Uppers are full-grain leather, suede or heavy canvas. Linings are breathable textile or soft leather. Soles are rubber or leather depending on the style, and every pair uses a removable footbed so you can replace it. We ask suppliers for material content and we publish the essentials on each product page.

How the store works

Orders ship free anywhere in the United States. We pack on business days and hand most orders to the carrier within 1 to 2 business days; delivery usually takes 1 to 4 business days after that. Returns and exchanges are free within 30 days, and refunds are issued within 2 business days of inspection. Full details are in our Shipping Policy and Returns & Refunds.

Our promise

• We show the real price, with no inflated “compare at” figures.
• We describe materials and sizing plainly, and we answer questions before you buy.
• We stand behind construction defects and will repair, replace or refund.
• We keep our policies short enough to read and specific enough to use.

Talk to us

Questions about fit, materials or an order go to support@shoemakerly.us. A real person reads them Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Central Time. Our business address is Shoemakerly, 1199 Loving Acres Road, Kansas City, MO 64111, United States.

Shoemakerly
1199 Loving Acres Road, Kansas City, MO 64111, United States
support@shoemakerly.us · Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Central Time

Last updated: November 12, 2026.