Yohei Fukuda's Sizing Advice

[takechi7789]

Hello everyone,

I haven't tried Yohei's shoes.
I heard that Yohei's lasts were wider than lasts of some English shoemakers (EG, G&G...)
I used to wear EG last 82 size 7-7.5E; G&G last Deco square size 7F. Both of them were comfortable.

Would you mind giving me some advices:
Should I go half size down or stay the same (size and width) in comparison with EG and G&G?
Ex: EG 7-7.5E, G&G 7F => so Yohei 6.5E or 7E?

Thank you so much.

 

[BomTrady]

Hello everyone,

I haven't tried Yohei's shoes.
I heard that Yohei's lasts were wider than lasts of some English shoemakers (EG, G&G...)
I used to wear EG last 82 size 7-7.5E; G&G last Deco square size 7F. Both of them were comfortable.

Would you mind giving me some advices:
Should I go half size down or stay the same (size and width) in comparison with EG and G&G?
Ex: EG 7-7.5E, G&G 7F => so Yohei 6.5E or 7E?

Thank you so much.

I get YF in the same size as EG and G&G. I do believe his rtw leathers are soft and may stretch a bit. You may want to consider that, some do, I haven't really. I can see if you're in between sizes something like that may matter to you. 'Anyway, Good luck

 

[JohnMRobie]

Hello everyone,

I haven't tried Yohei's shoes.
I heard that Yohei's lasts were wider than lasts of some English shoemakers (EG, G&G...)
I used to wear EG last 82 size 7-7.5E; G&G last Deco square size 7F. Both of them were comfortable.

Would you mind giving me some advices:
Should I go half size down or stay the same (size and width) in comparison with EG and G&G?
Ex: EG 7-7.5E, G&G 7F => so Yohei 6.5E or 7E?

Thank you so much.

I don’t have any experience with G&G’s Deco last but compared to EG82 I take Fukuda and EG in the same size but find the Fukuda’s to run about 1/4 size larger than EG82. Not enough of a difference to get me to change my size in my case because my EG are on the snug side so the extra room in Fukuda are welcomed but if you’ve got room in the EG or it’s a perfect fit the Fukuda will be bigger.

 

[BomTrady]

I don’t have any experience with G&G’s Deco last but compared to EG82 I take Fukuda and EG in the same size but find the Fukuda’s to run about 1/4 size larger than EG82. Not enough of a difference to get me to change my size in my case because my EG are on the snug side so the extra room in Fukuda are welcomed but if you’ve got room in the EG or it’s a perfect fit the Fukuda will be bigger.

'Good point, I think I know the model to which you're referring - his standard RTW oxfords- and I completely agree that that particular last is a little larger than EG and G&G in the toe area. Notwithstanding that particular last, I have some MTO loafers, Chelsea boots and derbies, none of which seem to have that larger allowance and has less of a chiseled toe box. I suppose it depends on which model the OP is considering if I am correct about this. WFH, I guess I haven't really worn any YF in over a year or so.

 

[JohnMRobie]

'Good point, I think I know the model to which you're referring - his standard RTW oxfords- and I completely agree that that particular last is a little larger than EG and G&G in the toe area. Notwithstanding that particular last, I have some MTO loafers, Chelsea boots and derbies, none of which seem to have that larger allowance and has less of a chiseled toe box. I suppose it depends on which model the OP is considering if I am correct about this. WFH, I guess I haven't really worn any YF in over a year or so.

Yeah - I assumed OP meant the 17 last and RTW since if we’re MTO I’d just send along measurements and tracings along with fit notes and trust that Yohei and the team could get me fit better into their lasts than I could guess my size.

 

[BomTrady]

Yeah - I assumed OP meant the 17 last and RTW since if we’re MTO I’d just send along measurements and tracings along with fit notes and trust that Yohei and the team could get me fit better into their lasts than I could guess my size.

Agree. I guess I am lucky. I fit his standard sizes perfectly, so I have him make me 8.5 and it couldn't fit any better.

 

[takechi7789]

Many thanks to you Guys. Precious Advices for me.
I have EG Mercer monkstrap, 7E (written 7 - 7 1/2E on the lining). In fact, it is not a perfect fit. My EG fit tight, don't make me feel hurt but not so comfortable. Maybe I need more room in the toe area. I think EG last 82 7F would be much better for me.
I have 2 pairs of G&G:
- ST James II RTW 7E on TG73 last - wrong size because they make me feel hurt alot, especially in the toe area and the instep.
- Deco Line 7F on Deco last. I got MTO on them, and changed from E to F fitting. Then they fit so good.

About shoes's length, Do YF look much longer than EG last 82 same size?

 

[JohnMRobie]

Many thanks to you Guys. Precious Advices for me.
I have EG Mercer monkstrap, 7E (written 7 - 7 1/2E on the lining). In fact, it is not a perfect fit. My EG fit tight, don't make me feel hurt but not so comfortable. Maybe I need more room in the toe area. I think EG last 82 7F would be much better for me.
I have 2 pairs of G&G:
- ST James II RTW 7E on TG73 last - wrong size because they make me feel hurt alot, especially in the toe area and the instep.
- Deco Line 7F on Deco last. I got MTO on them, and changed from E to F fitting. Then they fit so good.

About shoes's length, Do YF look much longer than EG last 82 same size?

 

[takechi7789]

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Same length, EG somehow looks longer.
May you help me to look from different angles, thank you.

 

[JohnMRobie]

Same length, EG somehow looks longer.
May you help me to look from different angles, thank you.

I can take side by sides tomorrow when it’s not as late. On foot, I think the Fukuda’s look slightly longer.

 

[takechi7789]

I can take side by sides tomorrow when it’s not as late. On foot, I think the Fukuda’s look slightly longer.
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Thank you so much.
Pls take some pics for me when you have freetime ?

 

[takechi7789]

My G&G.
Hope that YF would be better.

 

[R.O. Thornhill]

Take UK 8.5E in both EG and YF (and having been fitted by Fukuda-san in person). Both fit great. Photos of both below (two pairs of YF and one EG). Also take 8.5E in G&G (photos of two pairs)

 

[takechi7789]

Take UK 8.5E in both EG and YF (and having been fitted by Fukuda-san in person). Both fit great. Photos of both below (two pairs of YF and one EG). Also take 8.5E in G&G (photos of two pairs) View attachment 1752745 View attachment 1752746 View attachment 1752747 View attachment 1752748 View attachment 1752749

Thank you so much. Nice collection!!!

 

[JohnMRobie]

Thank you so much.
Pls take some pics for me when you have freetime ?

More side by sides of 82 vs 17