MODEL T Founders Series
Your life is unique - your shoes should be, too.
Named a TIME Best Invention, the MODEL T pairs smartphone scanning with Portuguese craftsmanship to create bespoke shoes as singular as your loved one.
Shipping
Free shipping on all U.S. orders, with international shipping options launching soon.
Fit Guarantee
We offer unlimited refits until you're completely satisfied
Craftsmanship Guarantee
Your shoes are protected against manufacturing defects, with dedicated concierge support
BESPOKE Excellence
Our master artisans in Portugal merge centuries of leatherworking heritage with cutting-edge technology to craft your shoes. We use the finest full-grain leather, prized for its luxurious hand-feel. Combined with AI-powered design and precise foot scanning, this results in shoes that are both technically superior and uniquely personal.
Precision-Fit
Through our smartphone Virtual Consultation, answer a few questions and take three photos of each foot. Our engineers and scientists use AI technology to transform this data into precise specifications, guiding our artisans to craft shoes exclusively yours.
Fit that Evolves With You
Our proprietary three-layer sole combines premium-grade rubbers in a perfect fusion of form and function. The distinctive colored layer serves dual purposes: reinforcing your shoes for years of daily wear while capturing your journey through data. As you move through life, each subtle sign of wear tells your story.
Adaptive Foundation
Through our smartphone-based Virtual Consultation, our high-density, adjustable foam layers are customized based on your desired level of cushioning. Have custom orthotics? Our scanning technology guides you to capture your feet with your existing insoles. The premium insoles we provide are removable, accommodating their orthotics and other preferences.
Advanced Climate System
Experience our advanced microperforated lining is engineered with temperature-regulating, antimicrobial fibers. This sophisticated material delivers lasting freshness and all-day comfort with every step.
Embracing Support
Our carefully crafted collar combines perfectly positioned foam cushioning with anatomical design to comfortably embrace the heel and ankle. The result is the perfect balance of security and comfort that carries you through your day.
Forbes
"IAMBIC creates sizeless shoes that are good for your feet."
A TIME Best Invention
“Shoes are built around a last, a foot-shaped form that hasn’t seen much innovation in a millennium. That’s changed with the IAMBIC $550 Model T shoe.”
WSJ
“Fit for a king with peculiar feet.”
Product Specs & Care
- Upper Premium full-grain leather.
- Lining Microperforated construction, antimicrobial treatment.
- Insole System Customized cushioning platform with 4 tunable levels personalized to comfort preferences.
- Laces High-tensile cotton designed for durability and secure retention.
- Sole ArchitectureTriple-layer rubber construction optimized for conforming fit, enhanced traction, and maximum durability; engineered for over 3 years of daily wear.
- DimensionIndividually measured and crafted to your unique foot architecture, with lifestyle-adapted construction.
- Quarter Panel ConstructionStrategically recessed panels with open flexion points for unrestricted movement.
- Surface CleaningWipe clean with soft, dry cloth to remove surface dust and maintain finish.
- Spot TreatmentGently clean with damp cloth, followed immediately by dry cloth; address stains using leather-specific cleaners.
- Drying ProtocolIf wet from weather, dry naturally at room temperature; avoid direct heat sources.
White Glove Support
Your dedicated concierge team brings together experts in footwear, foot health, and biomechanics who stand ready to support your IAMBIC journey. Reach out for personalized attention and expertise.
I think we're all placed on this earth as unique individuals. None of us are really off the rack interms of sizing. So for me to have that experience of having something made specifically for methat fit perfectly was something that was a little bit mind blowing. And once I got the shoes, Itried them on, they looked great, they felt great. And honestly, they fit like a glove.
As a runner, as an athlete, just knowing that I'm doing a good service to my body is incredible.It’s the reason that I love my IAMBIC shoes. It's that precision that makes me feel safe to walkdown the street, get on the subway, do my commute, bring my kids to school, and not feelconcerned that I'm doing it in a shoe that doesn't fit right or that doesn't feel good.
The most interesting thing about them being crafted just for me is how well they fit. And I hadnever even noticed that my shoes didn't fit right. My other shoes don't hurt me - they just slosharound. With these, the heels actually stay on the whole time and it fits snugly yet stillcomfortably. And I'd never experienced that before. They just stay comfortable all day.
The thing that I was surprised by the most with the precision fit is that any pressure points thatI had been feeling with the shoes that I previously came in wearing were completely gone. I waswearing a shoe that wasn't too tight. It wasn't too loose. The sole fit just right. Total comfort.That's the best way to put it.
So I suffer from chronic foot pain and I believe that a lot of that has to do with wearing shoesthat actually don't fit. Whenever I wear my IAMBICs, I've noticed that I have felt less pain,which is really incredible. And they're just so comfortable. I'm not worried about the back of my heel popping out or my ankles not having enough support. Also, they're just so stylish andevery timeI wear them out in the street, I always get compliments, which never happens to me.
A shoe that may feel comfortable for a half hour walk is not a shoe that always feels comfortablefor a three and a half hour walk. So what I like about IAMBIC is, even though the snug fit isthere and it feels comfortable, it also feels substantial enough that I can walk a lot withoutgetting any discomfort. That's just something that's especially important to me and I think theshoe has really delivered that.