The shape of a shoe starts with the last and our 0743 last is tried and tested to give a well proportioned shoe – with the standard slightly elongated toe or the new, wide round toe – and 1 1/8″ heel.

If you’re looking for a shoe making project then we also offer lasts as part of our Full Monty  shoe making kit and as part of Making Kit 1 alongside a pack of rough stuff Bakers leather and a pair of uppers.

If you want to learn shoe making at home or to top up your know-how, then our shoe making videos walk you step by step through the handsewn shoe making process from measuring feet to hand finishing… here’s a taster 

If you have any questions about handsewn shoe making please don’t hesitate to email us, to sign up for a  Zoom session or why not join us for one of our tailored handsewn shoe making courses and classes?

Please note that returns and cancellations are not accepted on this customised product.