Last guide
A last is the foundation of every shoe we make. It determines the silhouette, the fit, and — more than any single decision in the process — whether a shoe will be worn with ease or set aside after a day.
We work with four principal ready-to-wear lasts, each developed to address a distinct foot shape while preserving the restrained, considered profile that defines our collection. Width is cut into the last itself, not stretched into a finished shoe, which is why a wide fit from us holds the heel properly instead of simply being a larger shoe.
- D — standard fit. Last 1708.
- E — wide fit. Lasts 5237 and 7577.
- EE — extra wide fit. Last 5239.
Each product page states the last it is built on and its fitting. You can browse the wide range in wide fit shoes and boots, and read more on shoes for wide feet.
Last 1708
Standard Fit (D) — Tapered Toe
Our benchmark last. Last 1708 is built around a close-fitting heel with a clean, elongated profile — formal in character, easy in wear. If you carry a low arch or a shorter heel, this is the last that will hold you precisely where it should.
- Standard width — D fitting
- Close-fitting at the heel for optimum heel lock and stability
- Slim, elegant toe profile suited to dressier occasions
- Carries well with tailoring — suits, tuxedos, dress trousers
Styles on this last — Darius, Selwyn, Foster, Chelsea Boot
Last 5237
Wide Fit (E) — Tapered Toe
A wide fit last with an elegant, tapered pointed toe — for the foot that is broad across the ball but prefers a longer, leaner silhouette. Last 5237 holds the heel firmly while opening into a wide forefoot, resolving a fit problem the industry rarely addresses well.
- Wide — E fitting
- Wide at the ball of the foot — where most width problems originate
- Tapered pointed toe delivers a longer, more refined profile
- Secure heel seat for optimum heel capture
Styles on this last — Calloway, Wholecut, Gavin, Oban
Last 7577
Wide Fit (E) — Deep Toe Box
Where other lasts manage width, Last 7577 addresses depth. The toe box is both wide and tall, allowing the foot to move and breathe naturally through extended standing and walking — built for those who need genuine all-day comfort without compromise.
- Wide — E fitting, with unusual depth through the toe box
- Suits a high instep as well as a broad forefoot
- Suited to those who stand for long periods
- Comfort and function without sacrificing character
Styles on this last — Workwear Boot, Fogey Boot, Foldover Shoe, Derby Boot
Last 5239
Extra Wide Fit (EE) — Almond Toe
Our widest ready-to-wear last. Last 5239 is designed for the foot that needs more room across the forefoot than a wide fitting gives, without sacrificing line. A classic almond toe keeps the shape refined; a generous toe box ensures the foot is never compressed through the day.
- Extra wide — EE fitting, the widest in our ready-to-wear collection
- Accommodates a high instep with ease
- Timeless almond toe — appropriate for business and formal wear
Styles on this last — Clarence, Nico, Serge, Mittagong
