Since no two feet are created equal, not even your own, consider treating yourself to shoes made specifically for your foot type to achieve an extreme comfort experience.
According to SATRA, an independent research and testing organization based in the U.K., and leading technical authority for footwear and leather, only around 1% of the global population have identical foot length on both the right and left feet, and the probability of identical measurements drops drastically when accounting for further measurements including girth or circumference, the widest part of the foot, typically across the ball of the foot.
Now, don’t confuse custom with customized when it comes footwear. While many companies can be found online touting custom shoes, that simply means detailing an existing style in the color, material and design preferences of your choice. However, they are not built to fit your individual foot specifications.
Taking a step beyond putting your design spin on a style, is having a shoe designed around your specific foot characteristics. This starts by modifying an existing last, a wooden or plastic form representing the foot over which the footwear is shaped, to match the nuances of your foot. For those with bigger purse strings, a one-of-a-kind last can be created from your foot measurements. These personalized looks are the work of shoe craftsman and a require a one-on-one meeting.