Only buy from shops that allow returns on "unblocked" shoes (ribbons not sewn).
Buying Freeds online is convenient but requires knowing your specific maker and specs. Because each pair is handcrafted by an individual "Maker" (identified by a symbol on the sole), consistency varies more than with machine-made brands.
Online retailers often carry a wider range of widths (X, XX, XXX) and shank strengths.
📍 Never buy your first pair of Freeds online; always get professionally fitted in person first.
