Yearn Shoemaker

Yearn make hand-welted shoes the way the old English houses still do, one pair at a time at a bench. I'm Yearn's only official dealer in the EU, so you can try a pair in Denmark without import VAT, customs or a parcel stuck at the border.

Who are Yearn Shoemaker?

Yearn Shoemaker make hand-welted shoes in their own workshop in Chengdu, China, one pair at a time at a bench, with the welt sewn into the insole by hand and the sole stitched on by hand. The story of the men who founded it follows here once it is written.

How do I buy Yearn in Denmark?

Buying from Yearn directly means a parcel from outside the EU, with 25 percent Danish VAT, customs duty and the carrier’s fee to pay when it arrives. From me the price on the page is the price at your door, VAT and duty included, delivery is free from 499 kr., you have 14 days to change your mind and the first size exchange is free.

How do Yearn's shoes fit?

The Y02, with an almond toe, is where most men start. The Y07 has a chisel toe, a wider joint and a lower instep. The N2 is round at the toe and roomier across the forefoot. All three come in width E. How Yearn’s lasts fit.

What do reviewers say?

“You feel the sturdiness of the shoe and the fact that it is hand welted.”
Justin FitzPatrick, The Shoe Snob Pair sent by Yearn.
“Welted, lasted by hand with a handsewn closed channel outsole and leather heel stack is pretty impressive.”
Kostas Mandilaris, Misiu Academy Pair provided by Yearn, disclosed.
“The handwelted structure, hand-stitched outsole, and meticulous finishing are real, not marketing fluff. My only caveat is the real life truth: the break-in is no joke.”
The Prime Dude Self-purchased.