Alan James Raddon - Shoemaker

     Shandals are just incredibly beautiful, yet amazingly comfortable. Hand-made especially for you, Shandals are made in over 30 fabulous colours in soft full grain Italian leather and fully lined in gorgeous supple suede or leather.
     Unlike the billions of manufactured shoes today which are designed to be thrown away after a seasons fashion and which actively damage the wearer’s feet and limit their freedom to move; Shandals are designed to last many years and to heal damaged, sore feet and actively strengthen the wearer’s feet and legs.
     Shandals are just a pleasure to dance in all night or stand or walk in all day.
     But I originally designed Shandals in 1992 for an elderly client with bunions.
     Hello, my name is Alan James Raddon – Shoemaker.
     Having studied Macrobiotics and Acupuncture Massage in Boston USA with Michio Kushi in 1971, run the first Wholefood Shop and Restaurant in Wales in 1972, studied and practiced Reflexology with Doreen Bayly in 1977 and more recently studied Living Foods with Elaine Bruce and am currently reading and following Dr Richard Schultz's teachings - see Links Page, I have a keen interest in Complementary Medicine and Healing, so I come to Shoemaking with attitude.
     I come to the Craft of Shoemaking with The Art of Healing in mind.
     So when in early 1992 an elderly client asked me to design a shoe that would help correct her bunions I jumped at the chance and six months later, after many prototypes, Shandals® were born.
     My aim is to heal, strengthen and rejuvenate your feet, to restore and improve your balance and vitality. Put your weight onto your hands and you naturally spread your fingers out to spread your weight. This is what your toes want to do given the chance and is why my Shandals and Shoes are not pointy like most manufactured shoes.
     My aim is to help you live a long and active Life.
     If you are young, vital and healthy I aim to enhance and preserve those qualities.
     It is not just a pair of shoes hand made by me that you are buying, but a very real personal, unique service.
     Remember you are investing in your future mobility and strength of your feet and legs.
     Your vitality and health is your greatest wealth.
     I hope you enjoy my site, before you click off, do click on the Slideshow to see the portfolio of beautiful Shandals, Shoes and Rope Soled Slippers that I have made over the years and please do not hesitate to contact me.