Leon Cordwainer

The Fitting Room

Finding the exact shape of your foot.

Last Lexicon — Toe Shapes

The Escolta Last toe shape diagram

The Escolta Last

A classic soft almond toe — generous room, rounded silhouette, built for daily comfort.
The Marikina Last toe shape diagram

The Marikina Last

A sleek contemporary chisel toe — a sharper, more structured line for the modern uniform.

The Trace Method — At Home

At-home foot tracing method step 1
At-home foot tracing method step 2
Stand on a sheet of white cardstock, weight evenly distributed. Hold a pencil completely vertical and trace the full outline of your foot, marking the widest point across the ball.

International Translation Ledger

UK
US
EU
JP (mm)
6
7
39
25.0
7
8
40
26.0
8
9
41
27.0
9
10
42
28.0
10
11
43
29.0

The Break-In Blueprint

Expect gentle pressure at the vamp for the first three wears as the leather learns your foot. By wear ten, the thick leather mid-sole has molded permanently to your unique stride.
Man walking in broken-in leather shoes

Sizing & Volume FAQs

Request a half-size up combined with our reinforced-arch insole option, available on every model at no extra cost.
Every last is available in a wide fitting on request; specify at checkout or during a bespoke consultation.
They absorb residual moisture and hold the leather’s shape between wears, roughly doubling the usable life of a pair.
Unboxing a Leon Cordwainer shoe pair

The Fit Security Guarantee

Not quite right? Your first exchange within 30 days is entirely complimentary, shipping included — shop with total confidence.
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