Our lasts
What is a last?
The last is a 3D form that the shoe upper is pulled over to create the shape of the shoe. The exact shape of each last is vitally important both for aesthetic reasons and also fit, so it has to be perfect. Lasts vary in width, length and general shape so some lasts will be perfect for you and others might not be. For this reason we have created this page so that you can find your favourite last and see all of the shoes made on it. For many people, however, all of the lasts will work, so don’t feel restricted, give a shoe a try before you decide.
last: 11f
Our 11F last makes for a narrow fitting shoe with a classic city toe shape. We would suggest buying half a size up for this last unless you have a very narrow foot in which case buy your standard size.
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last: 20e
Our 20E last is designed specifically for loafers and will fit true to size. You may find them a little snug to begin with, however we advise that this is the correct way to buy loafers as they will stretch slightly after wear.
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last: 93e
Our 93E last has a slightly pointier toe than our 20E and 80F lasts as it is designed as a dress shoe. We would advise that it should fit true to size and should be snug when first purchased. This is the correct way to buy loafers as they will stretch slightly with wear.
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last: 201g
Our 201G last has a rounded toe with a roomy toe box and is a G width, making the style a wide fit. We would advise buying your standard size for this last unless you like a particularly snug fit in which case try half a size down.
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last: 204f
Our 204F last is designed to look long on the foot. Therefore, it may appear too big because of the extra space at the end of the foot, but this is meant to be there. As long as the shoe fits snugly around your heel and instep it is not too big. We would advise that this last is better for a narrow foot so if you feel that your feet are a little wider, then we would suggest initially trying a half size up on this last.
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last: 205F
Our 205F last is slightly bulkier than our traditional shapes and has a generous toe box. We have found it to come up slightly bigger so we would recommend a half size down for any of our shoes on this last.
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last: 207F
Our 207F last makes for a narrow fitting shoe with a classic city toe shape. This last fits true to size however if you feel that your feet are a little wide or you have a high instep (where the shoe laces are), we would suggest initially trying a half size up in styles made on this last.
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last: 213G
Our 213G last has plenty of room in the toe area. It has a wider, exaggerated, rounder shape than our 201G last. This style is less classic, more trendy. We would normally advise a half size down on this last unless you have a particularly wide foot. If the style is a loafer you should by your usual size as loafers have been size adjusted.
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last: 214G
Our men's sneakers on this last run slightly large so if you are a half size then we'd suggest dropping down to the nearest whole size. Alternatively, you should be OK to order true to size as it's always better to have a little extra room than not enough.
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last: 221f
Our men's sneakers do tend to run slightly large so if you are a half size then we'd suggest dropping down to the nearest whole size. Alternatively, you should be OK to order true to size as it's always better to have a little extra room than not enough.
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last: 300f
Our 300F last is a recreation of a vintage last from 1912 – feet were more narrow then so we have adjusted the fitting to a standard F but retained the look of the original last. It is slim in the waist but the toe is actually quite generous and boxy. If you have tried, and can comfortably wear, our 201G or 207F lasts - then you will be okay with the width and fit of our 300F last. This last fits true to size.
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last: 301e
Our 301E last is based on an orthopaedic shape popular in the 40’s to fit all feet. It’s an ergonomic shape with a generous fit around the front of the foot. The fitting is an E but it’s fairly generous and not as narrow as it would have been in the 1940’s. If you have previously worn our 207F last comfortably, then this last should be a good fit for you. This last fits true to size.
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last: 400f
Our men's sandals are manufactured on our 400F last. This last will fit true to size so we would suggest ordering in your usual size. If you normally take a half size we suggest you go up to the next full size rather than down.
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last: 401f
Our mens sandals tend to come up slightly smaller so if you are a half size we'd advise to go up in size for a more comfortable fit.
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last: 500d
Our 500D last fits true to size, however as we only have whole sizes in sandals we suggest that if you usually wear a half size you should buy half a size up.
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last: 633d
Our 633D last is designed specifically for loafers and has a round toe shape that is typical of preppy loafers. Please see individual styles for fitting advice on this last as we sometimes make sandals as well as loafers on this shape. Clara and Philippa - come up large - buy 1/2 a size down from your normal size.
Lynn, Daisy, Mae, Rae, Nina and all UK made loafers all fit true to size.
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last: 635d
Our 635D last is a softly pointed loafer last. It fits true to size but will be on the snug side. Loafers should be tight on the foot when you first buy them as they give in wear. If you buy too loose at the start they will bag after a while.
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last: 636d
The 636D last is an elegant narrow looking last with pointed toe. This last fits true to size. As usual if you have a particularly wide foot you should consider buying 1/2 a size up.
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last: 641E
Our ladies' sneakers do tend to come up slightly smaller so we'd advise to go up in size for a more comfortable fit. As we only offer whole sizes if you are a half size you should go up to the next full size.
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last: 642D
Our 642D last is a slim fitting loafer last with a square toe. This will generally fit true to size and should feel a little snug. This is the correct way to buy loafers as they will stretch slightly with wear.
last: 645D
Our 645D last has a slightly higher heel than our other women's shapes. It has a pointed toe and is made for boots. This last fits true to size, however if you have wide feet or a high instep you should try half a size up.
last: 647d
Our ladies' sneakers come up slightly small so if you are a half size we'd advise to go up to the nearest whole size.
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last: 648d
Our 648D last has a wide rounded toe shape with a characteristic toe bump lending a more aggressive silhouette than our classic 631 last. The appearance is of a wider but shorter last but we advise that you order your normal size, or potentially a half size up on this last if you have a wider foot.
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last: 649d
Our 649D last is an old work boot shape, but we have modernised the fit. This last is generous in width with a shortish, bulbous toe. We would advise buying your normal size on this last.