A "last" is a hard (typically wood, as shown above), three-dimensional form around which your hand-made Tricker’s shoe or boot is constructed. At Tricker's, we use different lasts depending on the style of shoe we are creating. The last dictates the shape, proportion, fit and character of the shoe or boot. Tricker's lasts have been in existence for decades, and their sizes can therefore be non-standard - this is part of our history and character as England's oldest shoe maker. Here, we're going to help you to determine the correct Tricker's Size for you according to the last or style of your selected shoe or boot, and the size of your foot.

Most of Tricker's men’s shoes and boots are true to standard UK men’s sizing.

The exception is shoes and boots made on the 4444 last - these come up half a size larger, so if you are normally a UK size 8 (equivalent to EU size 42, US size 9 or Japan size 27), then you would be a Tricker’s Size 8 in most cases, and you would be a Tricker’s size 7½ in any shoe or boot made on the 4444 last, such as a Bourton, Henry, Ilkley or Keswick.

The size conversion chart below will help you to select your Tricker's Size. All sizes you select on this website will be Tricker's Sizes - not UK, US or any other sizes. Tricker's Sizes are shown with the shaded background below.

Don't forget to check the last, which can be found just underneath each shoe or boot’s name on their respective pages. If it's a 4444 last (Bourton, Henry, Ilkley or Keswick styles), you need to use the second row in the chart.

To conclude, select your Tricker's Size according to the last or style of your desired shoe or boot, and your foot length or your known shoe size in your country or region.

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Most Tricker's men’s shoes and boots are a Tricker's Width Fit 5. These are suitable for standard width feet.

In the UK this standard width is known as an F fitting; in the USA it is known as a D fitting; in other parts of the world, it is known as an M (medium) or R (regular) fitting. If your foot is a standard width, a Tricker’s Width Fit 5 will be suitable. 

Our fit is very forgiving and, in a short space of time, your new Tricker’s shoe or boot moulds to your individual foot shape. Some of our styles are a Tricker's Width Fit 6.

These shoes are suitable for wider feet. In the UK this wider fit is known as a G fitting; in the USA it is known as an E fitting; in other parts of the world, it is known as a W (wide) fitting. 

If a shoe or boot is a Tricker’s Width Fit 6 it will be labelled as such in the product details. If you are unsure whether a shoe will fit, then read your Tricker's size from row 1 or row 2 of the above size conversion chart, depending on the last or style of the shoe you are considering, then use the chart below to find the maximum width of your wider foot according to the Tricker’s Width Fit.

In summary, Tricker’s Men’s Width Fits are also known as follows:

We are happy to help you find the right size or alternative options. We also have our bespoke service should you require something very specific