How a Stylist's Wide Feet Found Custom-Fit Comfort

Meet Tevin E.

Tevin is a stylist, podcaster, and creative voice redefining how fashion meets individuality. As the creator of Broke and Privileged, he brings a disarming mix of humor and honesty to cultural conversations, blending sharp insight with self-aware storytelling. His work as a wardrobe stylist spans major fashion houses including Kiini, Hatch, Spanx, and Club Monaco — where his eye for proportion and character-driven dressing helps translate vision into presence. Known for his confident on-screen persona and dubbed by followers as #FatChuckBass, Tevin represents a new generation of tastemakers who see style as both armor and expression.

We sat down with Tevin to explore how his IAMBIC experience reshaped his view of luxury — merging custom-fit technology with fashion credibility, and proving that comfort can coexist with individuality, even on long days navigating New York’s creative circuit.

Custom-fit relief for a wide forefoot — without heel slip

Finding shoes that fit a wide forefoot without looking bulky is rare. For Tevin, most pairs either pinched at the toes or slipped at the heel. His made-to-fit MODEL T ended that tradeoff — sculpted to his exact proportions, it offered freedom at the forefoot and stability through the heel, performing seamlessly through photoshoots, studio days, and client meetings.

• Posture support: Alignment engineered through biometric mapping.
• Lower fatigue: Adaptive structure for all-day balance and stability.
• Fewer hotspots: Seamless fit eliminates pressure zones.
• Consistency: Precision maintained with every reorder.

Why personalization outperforms “wide” sizing

Standard “wide” sizing still relies on averages. It rarely accounts for variables like ball girth, instep height, or heel shape — all of which define comfort and posture. IAMBIC replaces that approximation with biometric precision.

Using a quick three-image smartphone scan and a short comfort profile, our Fit Engine models over twenty biometric variables to the millimeter. Each plan is reviewed by a biomechanical engineer before artisans craft your pair in Portugal. Over time, Sole Print™ wear analysis informs future pairs, creating a learning system that evolves with you.

Prefer guidance? A biomechanical engineer can join your scan live. Learn more about AI-tailored footwear or how custom-fit shoes work.

Q&A with Tevin

How did it feel to receive a one-of-one pair made uniquely for you?

I never imagined owning a bespoke pair of shoes — that always felt reserved for couture. Trying on my IAMBICs for the first time was exhilarating. The fit felt intuitive, like the shoe already knew how I moved. The areas where my old shoes wore down were now perfectly supported.

How do these shoes reflect your sense of identity and style?

As Beyoncé said, “I’m one of one, I’m the only one.” And so are my shoes. You can’t see the difference at a glance — but you feel it instantly. The fit is personal. It’s made to how I walk, not just how I look.

How do you style them?

I’m a sucker for clean white leather sneakers. You can pair them with a suit, denim, or khakis — they adapt to everything. For me, that’s the perfect balance of polish and versatility, and IAMBIC nailed that aesthetic.

How has this experience shifted your view of luxury?

I used to think comfort was secondary to design — that beauty demanded sacrifice. But IAMBIC changed that. It proved that real luxury doesn’t ask you to suffer for style. It meets you halfway, with design that understands your anatomy as much as your wardrobe.

What surprised you most about the scan technology?

As someone with very flat feet — “biscuit feet,” as dancers say — I was shocked at how natural the contour felt. It wasn’t forcing correction; it just supported me exactly where I needed it. It was emotional, honestly, to put on a pair that finally understood me.

How has the Sole Print™ feature impacted your comfort over time?

My old shoes used to lean and lose balance over time. Sole Print prevents that. It learns how I walk and reinforces those pressure zones, so the shoe keeps its structure and keeps supporting me as I wear it in. That’s luxury to me — a product that learns you back.

How does precision-fit affect your day-to-day confidence?

Living in New York means constant motion. These shoes keep up. Whether I’m styling a shoot, on the subway, or heading to dinner, I feel composed and pain-free. I don’t think about my feet anymore, which is the ultimate freedom.

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