Back to the Future - the Left Foot Company
February 14, 2007 by Chris | permalink
Can you imagine having your foot scanned? I couldn't. But, I did in the Left Foot Company sales room in Helsinki. An essentially spartan room with a shelf on one wall full of examples of the styles, colours and soles of shoes that I could 'mix and match'. The 3D scan of both feet complete I then only had to try on a 'tester' pair to fine tune the scan to MY perception of a perfect fit. Three weeks later, a pair of beautiful mass-produced hand made, custom-fit shoes arrived by Royal Mail at my door. And, they were wonderful. Now, all I need to do is to go on-line and order my new shoes to replace my old one in the same style, or another style. I love it. Really. I enjoy shopping - except for shoes. I find it tedious to try on all those stiff shoes that take months to break in. These Left Foot Company shoes fit from the first time and continue to fit. A week after my first pair, I tried to order two more, but got frustrated and bailed out. Now, I have replaced my first pair with a few clicks at the website. A great example of 'back-to-the-future'.
