SUPPORT - LASTS LASTS Part of what makes Allen Edmonds shoes so unique is the extensive range of sizes and widths we offer that make achieving a perfect fit much simpler. Wearing the wrong size shoe can cause not only short-term discomfort but also long-term foot, back and joint ailments that could affect you the rest of your life. Doctors often specifically recommend Allen Edmonds shoes to their patients who suffer from such ailments because of our breadth of available sizes. If you are a first-time Allen Edmonds customer, it is important that you are fit professionally at an Allen Edmonds Retail Store or Authorized Dealer who is familiar with the sizing and fit of Allen Edmonds shoes. Allen Edmonds shoes come in lengths from 6-16. Each half size increases by approximately one-sixth of an inch and each full size increases by one-third of an inch. The widths of Allen Edmonds shoes range from AAA, the narrowest width, to EEE, the widest width, with a D width considered medium. Technically speaking, each width increases by approximately three-sixteenths of an inch in total girth. Another benefit of choosing Allen Edmonds shoes is the wide variety of lasts we use. Lasts are footshaped forms that provide shoemakers with the basis for building a shoe. While lasts are only one element of getting the right fit they do play a big role in the overall fit and comfort of your shoes. It is also important to know that the look and fit will vary between lasts, specifically when switching between handsewn and welted lasts. By selecting shoes manufactured on the last that most resembles the contours of your feet, you will achieve a superior fit, only enhancing the comfort of your shoes.
WELTED LASTS
65 Last - Known more simply as the 5 last, the 65 last is our most popular, classic fitting last. The longest in length of all of our lasts; best for a long, narrow look; and often the best fit for those with high arches. Our best-selling Park Avenue is made on the 65 last. Shoes built on 65 last Black Hills Jefferson Neumok Cambridge Kenilworth Park Avenue Cronmok Mayfair Strand Fifth Avenue McAllister Strandmok Fifth Street McTavish
97 Last - Known more simply as the 7 last, the 97 last is the best fit for the average foot. The 97 last is one of Allen Edmonds early lasts, and has a soft, slightly pointed tow. It lays flatter in the toe area for a classic American look. Shoes built on 97 last Adams Hancock Manchester Grayson Jermyn Westchester MacNeil
234 Last - Know more simply as the 4 last, the 234 last was the first Allen Edmonds last with a non-rounded tie. The 234 last is modeled after the 97 last for the best fit for the average foot, but with a less pronounced point and subtly squared-off foe. Shoes built on 234 last Banchory Bruce Chukkamok
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73 Last - Know more simply as the 3 last, the 73 last is designed for classic American designs. The 73 last has the fullest fit measurement in the ball of the foot with a tapered toe and more room across the forefoot.
79 Last - Known more simply as the 9 last, the 79 last has a tapered back portion which allows for lower, shorter vamp designs creating a low fit across the top of the foot.
Shoes built on 73 last Walton
Shoes built on 79 last Cahill Cody Randolph
108 Last - Known more simply as the 8 last, the 108 last has an elongated forepart with a tapered and flatter toe. It is similar to the 222 last with a longer, narrower fit and a rounded toe.
222 Last - Know more simply as the 2 last, the 222 last has an elongated toe with a slightly higher instep and a more narrow fit in the forefoot creating a sleek silhouette and rounded European look.
Shoes built on 108 last Delray Sapienza LaSalle Vernon
Shoes built on 222 last Norwich Williams
333 Last - The 333 last has a slightly elongated profile and softer line at the outer edge, with a square shape for a more European or chiseled toe.
511 Last - Know more simply as the 1 last, this last is similar to the 7 last from heel to the ball of the foot, yet with a more rounded, fuller fitting toe. The 511 last is used in many of our boots because of the added room in the toe box. Shoes built on 511 last Bradley Fenway Rapid City Dalton Hector Shelton Dundee Leeds Wilbert
Shoes built Flatiron Franciscan Haight
on 333 last Harrison Larchmont Parkway
Rutledge Pasadena