ABOUT MYSELF: love custom work; HIGHLY selective of the craftsfolks that I hire to craft/repair my leather goods.ABOUT CHAD: I came down to Laredo, Texas from the northeast (boston/NYC) where I had the most awesome master leather worker (who lived in Maine). I found Chad on instagram approx. 1 year ago, liked his work online, I gave him a test run (after disappointing tries with 3 other Texas master leather craftsmen). Since then hes worked on 6 tasks for me. He repaired my 100+ year old doctors bag, made me custom shoes, customized my $4000 boots with patches, and most recently Chad transformed my dream wrist watch into a pocket watch! COuldnt be more pleased! Definitly worth the 7-8 hour roundtrip drive! A true Master Leather Craftsman!

Ordered shoes from Stand Handmade and I have no regrets. By far the best dress shoes I have ever purchased. Cant wait to order another pair.

Received a pair of custom Asher Boots approx 3 yrs ago for my birthday...amazing craftsmanship and care! I get a year, maybe two out of my store bought boots. I look forward to wearing these for the rest of my life...thats how sturdy and comfortable they are. Already planning for a second pair in a different color, worth every penny. Cant recommend enough.

Hand down, the absolute best in town. Gave an old pair of boots new life with a resole, and now I cant stop wearing them! Now Im looking through my closet to see what else I can have resoled!! Thanks Chad!!

Chad gave my Clarks Desert Boots a new life. Chad replaced the original busted up crepe sole and cloth midsole with a new Vibram wedge sole and leather midsole. He also polished them up beautifully and made some nice custom laces to match the wedge sole. His work was thorough, and he kept me up to date throughout the process. I’m super happy with the work he did.