Where to choose those shoes

A guide to custom men's shoes in Hong Kong

Gucci The Landmark, Central, tel: 2524 4492. From $7,900 for calf leather to $41,000 for crocodile skin.

J.M. Weston IFC Mall, Central, tel: 2234 7288. Choose from lizard, crocodile, shark skin and ostrich, ranging from $5,188 to $13,188. Takes eight weeks.

Berluti G9, Prince's Building, tel: 3114 7987. Prices start at $34,000 and take 10 months. Choose from calf skin, alligator and Venezia leather.

Salvatore Ferragamo Pacific Place, tel: 2845 2718. Prices range from $8,000 to $10,000 and fabrics include textured suede, crocodile and ostrich. Takes one to two months.

Kow Hoo Shoe Company Shop 241, Prince's Building, Central, tel: 2523 0489. Shoes start at $2,900 for calf leather and $7,800 for crocodile skin. Takes about three to four months.