WHAT IS INVOLVED? Initially our experienced staff take a number of measurements – this allows for a last to the shape of your foot to be made. During the initial appointment with the lastmaker, you choose the style, leather and sole that you would like. Twelve to fifteen weeks later, you attend your first fitting, at this stage your shoes are half finished. This allows for any adjustments that may or may not be needed. If an adjustment is required this usually takes seven to eight weeks and you return for a further fitting. If after the fitting you feel comfortable with the shoes they will then be finished. This takes a further five to six weeks. HOW MUCH DOES IT COST? A pair of bespoke shoes costs from £850, which includes the making of the last. SOME QUESTIONS THAT WE ARE SOMETIMES ASKED: Why does it take so long? Tricker's bespoke shoes are made to exacting standards mainly by hand, it takes over a hundred and twenty different operations, and any new shoe needs to be rested...