By Tan Wei Lin

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Customisation can solve a host of other fit issues, besides allowing you to have shoes made in your size and preferred design. However, a bespoke service – which provides full personalisation and includes a custom last made for you – is highly expensive, going up to thousands of dollars for a pair.

There are less complex levels of customisation that do not involve a custom last, and are therefore more affordable. According to Han, made-to-order or custom-fit ready-to-wear are two types of services that can be an option for women looking for extended-size shoes, provided that the brands offering them already have lasts in your size.

Made-to-order shoes utilise the brand’s existing lasts, with custom choices for colours and materials, and usually a selection of designs to choose from. The custom-fit shoes allow for fit adjustments on ready-to-wear shoes, and is the most accessible option of the above. If buying ready-made shoes isn’t working out for your feet, whether in terms of fit, sizing or style, these could be avenues to explore.