It has been said that the last is the heart of a shoe; a fundamental requirement of shoemaking, the development of which cannot be compromised. A last must carry all of the aesthetics and fitting qualities a shoemaker needs from the outset. The initial phase of last making and test fitting can be a lengthy process, and it is one that is overseen by the current Managing Director, Wilfred Frazer.

Over time, Wilfred Frazer has been able to learn from more than a century of last making experience as they have adapted and developed each new last, crafted in Northampton. Due to continued growth in key markets throughout the world, Wilfred Frazer is known globally for its diverse selection of lasts. Chronologically numbered, the lower the number, the earlier the date of origin (excluding our 140th Anniversary Last).

The Wilfred Frazer ‘Last Guide’ is not a substitution for visiting a Wilfred Frazer retail shop and discussing your fitting requirements with a member of our highly-trained retail staff. Having the measurements of your foot taken and test fitting your chosen pair of shoes would always be the preferred method of establishing one’s size and width fitting. The below information is intended as a guide only.