Our Story.
Meanforme, was born in Manchester, England, is committed to producing unique and well-made footwear; our enthusiastic team has accumulated decades of experience in the fields of footwear design, engineering and manufacturing.
The journey started with the Risedale boot. It took careful engineering and a great deal of patience to bring it to life, but the end product established the standard for our brand by combining classic design with high-quality materials.
Since that time we have increased our collection, each style maintaining the same dedication to lasting design and outstanding craftsmanship. We regard shoemaking as an art form: a practical process which requires careful attention to all the details and the use of only the best materials.
A Mean forme.
The term “Mean forme” harks back to traditional shoemaking. In the early days, a mean forme was a paper silhouette of the shoe last used to create upper patterns. The quality of a shoe’s fit and finish depended on the accuracy of this forme. Although technology has evolved, we remain true to these principles. We use hand-engineered formes and traditional methods to create footwear built to stand the test of time.
We will continue to craft our footwear using only the highest quality materials and components, while preserving traditional shoemaking methods wherever possible. Every pair begins with our hand-engineered Mean forme, from which each shoe pattern is carefully hand cut.
After a career designing and developing footwear for some of Europe's best-known brands, Meanforme was created with a simple goal: to create beautifully crafted shoes using premium materials, timeless design and uncompromising comfort.
