Oct. Tenth Last and Size Guide
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With years of experience in the shoe trade, together with the people behind Oct. Tenth we developed a set of 8 different last. All lasts are based on the UK sizing system, with the aim of introducing the beautiful shoes made by our Shanghai-based workshop to an international clientele all around the world.
The 8 last names are reminiscent of the city where the shoes are crafted (the Shang and Hai lasts), the river that flow through it (the Huang and Pu lasts), or one of its districts (Jing, An, O and K). In terms of aesthetics, the Huang and Pu lasts are the more traditional, British inspired lasts with full volume and soft curves. The Jing an O, while also typically British, feature a more rounded toe but an overall slimmer aesthetic. The Shang and Hai lasts are more contemporary, with harder edges and an elongated shape. This is similar to the K, although the K offers a bit more volume and softer toe. We will discuss the fit aspect of each last individually below.
At the bottom of the page you will also find a conversion table that you can use to determine your size.
1. Last
Huang Last
The Huang last, together with the Pu last, is the most popular last from Oct. Tenth. It features a soft square toe and curved last shape that follows the natural form of the foot (a so-called banana shaped last). It has a comfortable volume under the vamp, and is made to a standard F fitting. The heel is narrow and hugs the foot well, and there is plenty of arch support.
The fitting advise for this last is to take your regular UK size, or convert your regular EU or US size to the corresponding UK size (please see the chart below).
Pu Last
The Pu last, together with the Huang last, is the most popular last from Oct. Tenth. It features a soft round toe and curved last shape that follows the natural form of the foot (a so-called banana shaped last). It has a comfortable volume under the vamp, and is made to a standard F fitting. The heel is narrow and hugs the foot well, and there is plenty of arch support.
The fitting advise for this last is to take your regular UK size, or convert your regular EU or US size to the corresponding UK size (please see the chart below).
Shang Last
Soft square last, straight shape for a more sleek look, with less volume under the vamp. More narrow E fitting.
Hai Last
Soft round last, straight shape for a more sleek look, with less volume under the vamp. More narrow E fitting.
K Last
The K last is a relative of the Shang and Hai last. As such, it is also a more narrow last, but instead of the sharp square toe on the Shang, it features a softer square toe.
Jing Last
The Jing last is our most rounded last, suitable for loafers, casual derby shoes or very classic oxford captoe models.
An Last
The An last is based on the Huang last, and the fit is almost exactly the same, besides a lower instep.
2. Size
Oct. Tenth shoes are made according to the English (UK) system, with half sizes and full sizes ranging from UK5 up to UK11.5. The table below allows for easy conversion of your size.
3. Width
Oct. Tenth lasts are made to the standard 'F' fitting. Upon request, and at a small surcharge of €35 exc. VAT, we can produce an E (narrow), G (wide) and H (extra wide) version of every last. This way, we can accommodate almost every foot shape.
