About us

About Steppin Out
Since 1979 Steppin’ Out has been providing handmade shoes and unique footwear for film, theatre and opera. We have been a trusted leader in bespoke shoemaking, and the source that many theatrical and film production companies turn to when outfitting their star’s feet.

We also assist individuals looking for quality, durable and stylish footwear. So if you’re require something out of the ordinary for your theatrical or film production, or just yourself, we are sure to be able to help you. Check out our gallery to see some of the many different examples of footwear we have produced. Contact us today to discover how we can put your feet in one-of-a-kind footwear.

If you have an idea that you want to have footwear produced overseas, but don’t know where to begin, Steppin’ Out can make a production sample and provide the specifications for manufacturers. This avoids spending a lot of time, effort and the cost of trying to explain your idea through an interpreter. It also allows you to preview and market test your footwear. We offer personalised consultations or we can tailor the entire sample making package for you.

 
 

We’re hiring

Steppin’ Out is looking for an experienced hand-making shoemaker.

We are looking for someone who is based in Sydney, Australia, available full-time, works well in a female-led team and likes dogs!

Your skills should include:

  • Making insoles
  • Lasting uppers
  • Building and pitching heels
  • Finishing soles

If this sounds like you, get in touch using the form below.

Film and theatre

Film and Theatre Productions

Steppin’ Out’s handmade shoes are known for their strength, durability, and quality finish that suit both the performer and the designer.

For Jodie Morrison, the creative force at Steppin’ Out, the driving philosophy has always been to make beautiful shoes that perfectly combine form and function.

Our stage footwear has featured in productions in Australia and all over the world including:

  • Beauty and The Beast
  • Elvis,The Musical Revolution
  • Wicked
  • Bjorn Again
  • Priscilla Queen of the Desert (London)
  • Aladdin, New York
  • Frozen,
  • Hamilton, Sydney
  • Harry Potter & The Cursed Child, Melbourne & NY
  • Kinky Boots, West End London & UK Tour
  • Moulin Rouge, Melbourne, New York, London, S.Korea ,Tokyo
  • The Lion King, Asian Tour

Ballet Companies:

  • Australian Ballet,
  • Queensland Ballet
  • West Australian Ballet
  • National Ballet of Canada
  • Tokyo Ballet

Steppin’ Out has also provided specialized historic and fantasy footwear for numerous films such as:

  • Mad Max Furioso
  • Babe 1 & Babe 2
  • Gods of Egypt
  • King Kong
  • Marvel Movies
  • Moulin Rouge
  • The Chronicles of Narnia
  • The Great Gatsby
  • The Hobbit
  • The Matrix
  • The Piano
  • Three Thousand Years of Longing

Individuals

Hand Made Shoes

 
 
Steppin’ Out can design footwear to meet your specific tastes and preferences, making sure that what we create is what you want.

We work directly with the customer to ensure that the shoe matches your needs, without sacrificing the aesthetic experience that comes from a beautiful hand-crafted shoe. Please contact us for an appointment or you can speak with us over the phone and send us your foot measurements. Contact Us.

 

 

Gallery

Contact us +61 2 9568 6787

Almost anything is possible given time, money and of course imagination!

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Foot Measurement

 

 

Measure your feet

For us to create perfectly fitting shoes it is important that we have your correct measurements. Instructions for taking these can be found in the video below.

To successfully take the required measurements you will need 4 pieces of equipment:

Your measurement sheet

A pencil

A ruler

A tape measure

Once all of these measurements have been recorded you’re done. Your measurement sheet can now be sent by snail mail to:

Steppin’ Out

Po box 458

Haberfield NSW

2045

If you have any problems obtaining these measurements please feel free to contact us.

Downloads

 
 
Feel free to contact Jodie Morrison by phone or email, email form provided below.

By appointment at

Unit 6, Shed One 1 Canal Road Film Centre, Leichhardt, 2040

or write to us at

PO Box 458

Haberfield 2045 NSW

or call us

T +61 412 058 232

Email us

Publicity links

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Interview with bespoke shoemaker Jodie Morrison

 

 
 
 
 
 
 

Interview with bespoke shoemaker Jodie Morrison

 

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