Sure, there was a time you took magic markers to your favorite sneakers (Vans, anyone?). With a few color-blocks and curly-Qs and you fancied yourself a designer. Or, remember that one pair of strippy-strappy sandals whose ankle strap finally gave way? You cut it off and voila-instant mules. It wasn’t your life long dream, but you sure entertained thoughts of becoming your own shoe designer.

Fast forward to today, and e-meet the folks at “Shoes of Prey.” They’ve done some heavy lifting, so you can waltz right over to their site and design yourself a fancy pair of shoes. More to the point, “Shoes of Prey creates beautiful bespoke women’s shoes, designed online by you. You choose the heel, toe, fabric, colour and embellishments. Our expert craftsmen then make your shoes to measure, swaddle them in a soft dust bag and crisp new box, and ship them straight to your waiting feet.” Swaddle them? Don’t you just dig the Aussie lingo?

Shoes of Prey gallery

Ladies, shoe-love is universally spoken. And I have to admit, I lost myself in the “start designing” section of their site. For the sake of a “shuz” experiment here’s what I created. First, choose heel height or toe shape, I’m liking the wedge.  Shoes of Prey then offered 19 toe-shapes to choose from, let’s go with the bow.

Peep-toe with bow

Next, I was prompted to fine-tune the back of the shoe, then adjust heel. And color it with a bright range of snake skins, leathers and suedes. And the pair I created. If happy, click on “purchase” or play again with the “Start over” button.

Final pair.

Here’s the best part: they are incredibly priced for being bespoke shoes, and shipping is $25 for worldwide service. Need more information? They have an extensive FAQ page, and are eager to please. And when yours arrive, be sure to let shuzsociety know how they turned out!!!