Standard Toe Taps

Name: Standard Toe Taps
Brand: J.FitzPatrick Footwear - Accessories
Price: 40.00 USD
Availability: InStock

$40.00

***Please note, that this is not a physical product we send out. This is a service we add to our footwear***

Metal toe taps are a popular addition to traditional leather-soled footwear, extending the longevity of these shoes by protecting against wear at the "toes" of the sole.

The foremost part of the sole's bottom layer is removed by a professional cobbler, and a metal plate is screwed on in its place. This "toe tap" is flush with both the bottom of the leather sole and with the sides of the welt. It therefore remains both unseen unless looking directly at the sole.

To add toe taps to your pair, simply add this product to your cart when purchasing such a shoe, and our cobbler will add Lulu-brand toe taps to your pair before shipment.

This process will add up to 3 weeks to your expected delivery time. Please note that this modification will make your pair non-refundable and non-exchangeable.

Size Guide

J.FitzPatrick shoes have a broad set of fit options, from true to size, on the slim side to more wide. It will be important to make sure you read about the specific last that you are looking to purchase.

One thing to note across the board is that our loafers have been cut on the snug side, compared to the rest of the models. We did this so that you do not need to 'size down' when going for a loafer, rather recommending you stick to your oxford size (**read exception below)

Here are a few general rules

Our insteps would be considered generous
All shoes with 6 eyelets will be even more generous in the instep
Any model in full suede will feel more generous to its leather counterpart
The boots have a forgiving instep in order for you to put them on easily
Any monkstrap made on the MGF or LPB will feel more generous to its oxford counterpart
If you wear your oxfords very snug, then size up for your loafers. However, for most we recommend taking the same size as your oxfords

US	UK	EU	JP
7	6	40	25
7.5	6.5	40.5	25.5
8	7	41	26
8.5	7.5	41.5	26.5
9	8	42	27
9.5	8.5	42.5	27.5
10	9	43	28
10.5	9.5	43.5	28.5
11	10	44	29
11.5	10.5	44.5	29.5
12	11	45	30
12.5	11.5	45.5	30.5
13	12	46	31

Size, Last, And Sole Guide Most would say that J.FitzPatrick Shoes run 'true to size.' Of course this depends on the last. For the most part we have a more generous instep than not (handgrade line), if you could create one rule across all of our shoes in that line. Forefoot width (narrow vs wide) will vary across the lasts (also handgrade line).All of our shoes are made on the UK sizing system but translated to US sizes on the website. Our sizes are based on the UK standard, where ‘E’ is the “medium” width being equivalent to a US ‘D’ width. If you have always been size US10D, then this is what you should expect to be in 90% of our footwear as well. The exceptions will be the chisel lasts in the Handgrade line. Inside the shoes, you will see the UK size, but on the box, you will see UK, US and EU sizing listed.Please note that our shoes are sized based on the idea of one size difference between UK and US sizing. For example, if you are UK9, you will need our US10. Four of the eight lasts for our J.FitzPatrick Handgrade Line were created with the same heel to ball of foot ratio, only changing the shape of the toe (i.e. forefoot), thus ensuring a standard arch fit across all models. These are the TMG, JKF, MGF and LPB. This does not mean they all fit the same though. For the NGT, SEA and SES lasts, we tightened the waist for a more snug mid-foot fit. On the NJF last, we gave a more generous mid-foot as it was intended for fuller style boots. Please read our Last Guide for further descriptions on each last. While fit will be similar one must take into account that loafers will fit differently to oxfords and oxfords will fit differently to derbys and all of them differnt to monkstraps and boots. So, while you may feel good in the fit of an oxford, the same size in a derby might feel loose due to the extra room in the instep created from the open lacing. And while you fit good in a US10 in a monkstrap, on a boot you might need a US10.5 to not feel constricted. This has nothing to do with size however, but more so the nature of the different models in footwear, their patterns and where certain seams fall. Understanding this will help you choose your size more accurately.Note that our loafers are purposely cut small to account for the style's lack of laces or buckles which could be used to re-tighten shoes upon wearing. We cut our loafers to fit initially tight and typically recommend that you take the same size as your oxfords. However, if you like to wear your oxfords very snug, then we recommend size up on your loafers. If you have any uncertainties about your loafer sizing or sizing in general, please email us and we will do our best to help you find your correct size. Email nyc@jfitzpatrickfootwear.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ J.FitzPatrick Line Handgrade Our insteps would be considered generous.All shoes with 6 eyelets will be even more generous in the instep.Any model in full suede will feel more generous to its leather counterpart. The boots have a forgiving instep in order for you to get into them easily.Any double monkstrap will feel more generous to it's oxford counterpart.If you wear your oxfords very snug with little to no room to spare, then size up for your loafers. However, for most we recommend taking the same size as your oxfords, especially if you have rooom to spare in your current oxford/monkstrap/derby shoes JF Line Benchgrade The JF Line models fall between narrow and true-to-size - a fit between our TMG and NGT lasts (exception being the Baker Last. Please read further to learn more about that last)The instep is not as high with respect to our J.FitzPatrick LineThe lasts have a touch of elongation and have a very subtle silhouette ensuring a hugged fitThe chisel last (Saint Helens) fits similar to the round last (Rainier), although the Rainier last is a touch more narrow in the toe box. The Baker last is shorter yet generous last, full in the forefoot and generous through the mid-foot. We recommend keeping your standard size, noting that this is not a hugging type of dress shoe last. It is made for a more generous boot-style fit.If you have always been the same size in all of your shoes, chances are you will be that in these too.If you wear your oxfords very snug, then size up for your loafers. However, for most we recommend taking the same size as your oxfords. Sneakers Fit like your common sneaker i.e. more hugging and true in length and width. Not elongated. Toes should reach the end.If you intend to wear with dress socks stick with your dress shoe size if you like a snug fit. Being leather lined and with a leather insole they will break in and create more volume over time. If you fall into a half size in your dress shoes, size up for the sneakers. If you intend to wear thick athletic socks, size up.Insole removable for those with orthotic inserts and/or for replacing with heavier insole or thinner one to adjust fit. Last Guide J.FitzPatrick Line TMG The TMG last is the most classic fitting last. It is a very standard fit and is the last that we used to create all others. It is neither narrow nor generous but what most would consider 'true to size'. JKF The JKF last is broad in the forefoot but narrows quite a bit in the toe. This is only a problem if your foot is quite broad but for most, does not cause an issue. There take your standard size in this last. LPB The LPB soft chisel last is an identical fit to the MGF. It is generous in both length and width and good for broader feet and high insteps. If you feel loose in any of our other lasts (besides MGF), size down for this last. NGT The NGT last is a long and narrow (ish) last. While on the narrow side it is not fit for someone who takes a B/C width. It has a shallow vamp and is very hugging in the midfoot. SEA The SEA last is also a long and narrow (ish) last, our most narrow in fact and is also very hugging in the midfoot. It is similar in fit to the NGT. But not so narrow that a standard foot would need to size up. MGF The MGF sharp chisel last is an identical fit to the LPB. It is generous in both length and width and good for broader feet and high insteps. If you feel loose in any of our other lasts (besides LPB), size down for this last. NJF The NJF last is our robust toe boot last. Identical to the SES last in terms of toe shape it is a standard fitting last, what most would consider 'true to size' SES The SES last is our robust toe last. It is standard in fit in terms of width and length but with a slightly lower instep with regards to the rest of our lasts. JF Line RAINIER Our Smart Round last of the JF Line, fits very true to size. The last is a touch elongated but classic in nature. The instep is a medium fit. We recommend keeping your standard size with this last. Its fit is between our TMG and NGT lasts of the J.FitzPatrick Line in terms of length/width, with a lower instep to those two. SAINT HELENS Our Chisel last of the JF Line, also fits very true to size. The last is only subtley elongated, unlike that of our J.FitzPatrick Line which has a bit more length. The instep is also a medium fit. We recommend keeping your standard size with this last. Its fit is identical to the Rainier last, only having the toe box shape changed. BAKER Our very 'Full' round last of the JF Line, also fits true to size. You will find that this last hugs through the heel to arch but opens up at the forefoot, providing the space for your toes. Do not mistake that for a wide fit however. We recommend sticking to your standard size for this last. Soles Leather Sole Leather Colored Sole City Rubber Sole X-Lite Rubber Sole Country Rubber Sole Rugged Rubber Sole Shoe & Boot Size Guide US 7 7.5 8 8.5 9 9.5 10 10.5 11 11.5 12 12.5 13 UK 6 6.5 7 7.5 8 8.5 9 9.5 10 10.5 11 11.5 12 EU 40 40.5 41 41.5 42 42.5 43 43.5 44 44.5 45 45.5 46 JAPAN 25 25.5 26 26.5 27 27.5 28 28.5 29 29.5 30 30.5 31 Shoe Tree Size Guide US 7 - 7.5 8 - 8.5 9 - 9.5 10 - 10.5 11 - 11.5 12 - 12.5 13 - 13.5 UK 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 EU 40 41 42 43 44 45 46

Shipping Information

UNITED STATES:

All shoe orders (outside of Sample/Clearance Sale products - see those rates below) above $100 shipped within the United States include free shipping via UPS ground shipping. Should you require a faster shipment via USPS or UPS, additional fees will apply.

The USPS 2-day priority mail service used within the US aims to arrive within 2-3 working days depending on location. This is not a guarantee, however. Your tracking number provided will keep you up to date with your parcel.

We look to ship out all purchases 1-2 working days after the time of purchase (weekends not included). During "Sale" periods we aim to ship between 2 -4 days after the time of purchase as the increase in orders affects our ability to be any quicker. Add-ons involving changes to your shoes (toe taps, rubber sole bottoms) will increase delivery time by up to 3 weeks. Custom patinas will increase delivery time by up to 28 days.

Orders including made-to-order and group-made-to-order styles have extended wait times between orders being placed and products being shipped. When such orders are ready for shipment, we will contact you to confirm your availability to take receipt, via email and/or phone. If you do not confirm availability within a year, your order will be considered abandoned and will be discarded with no refund.

INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING:

All International Orders are shipped from NYC using UPS, DHL or USPS. Our typical courier is DHL but we will use the service that offers us the best rate.

If you prefer one courier over the other, and wish to pay the difference, please indicate this in the notes section of your order. Any failure to do, will result in using the default courier that pffers the best price. If you request a specific courier, we will issue an invoice to you prior to sending your parcel, to cover the difference in pricing (should there by any).

Please note: the shipping charge paid is just the fee to actually ship the parcel. This does not include any other fees to import your parcel into your country, such as import duties issued by your government.

Any and all import duties/fees imposed by your local custom's officials on your parcel will be the responsibility of the customer to pay for. We do not control this and will not be held responsible for any surprises in charges as we do not impose them. Your government does. We declare the parcel at the value paid. We do no under-declare parcel values. Please do not ask us to do so.

If you reject your order for not wanting to pay the customs import taxation, we will be charged a fee as well as a return shipping charge. To cover these charges due to your refusal of your order, $100 will be deducted from your return amount once we are notified of that refusal by DHL. We are not liable for this charge due to your error in ordering.

For Remote Labeled Areas a surcharge of the price difference between what we normally pay and what they are quoting will be required to make shipment.

We look to ship out all purchases 1-2 working days after the time of purchase (weekends not included). During "Sale" periods we aim to ship between 2 -4 days after the time of purchase as the increase in orders affects our ability to be any quicker.

We ensure each purchase during the time it is in transit until it is delivered to you. We require a signature for any goods delivered, at which point responsibility for your purchased goods passes on to the customer. If you are not the receiver of your purchase (for example a gift order) then the person who signs for the package confirms receipt and is accountable for the package.

Orders shipped with different billing/shipping addresses will be scrutinized by our Anti-Fraud system. Of course we understand if one wants to ship to their work address. And we reserve the right to cancel any order that has been deemed fraudulent by our system.

Shipping for non sample/clearance shoes varies per country and price threshold. To get an exact price quote, please add to your cart the items you intend to purchase, input your shipping address and you will then know exactly how much we charge to your destination.

You will pay a different shipping price for cart value of $100 or less, $101-$200, $201-$400 and above $400.

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CLEARANCE / SAMPLE SALE SHIPPING POLICY:

For sample sale/clearance sale pairs, US shipping is FREE for orders of clearance pairs above $400 (i.e. two models together that create a cart value over $400). We charge a flat rate of $10 for orders over $200, or a flat rate of $20 for orders under $200.

International shipping of sample pairs is a flat fee based on shipping destination. See these below.

These higher rates reflect the fact that we normally subsidize shipping to each client's destination, but sample sale shoes are discounted too heavily to allow us to take that same price hit; thank you for your understanding on this matter.

International shipping rates for sample sale pairs are flat rates of:

Africa: $90

Asia: $65

Australia/Singapore: $50

Canada: $30 ($20 for purchases greater than $300)

Eastern Europe: $50

Western Europe: $40

Latin America: $70

Mexico: $30

Rest Of World: $85

Why I like Standard Toe Taps

While not as striking as the Brass coloured Triumph Toe Taps, The standards do the same job and at a competitive price. The third party which does the actual fit does a great job with clean cuts and level soles and taps. Having recently undertaken to fit some of my own shoes with Toe Taps, I appreciate the care one has to take to achieve the flawless finish achieved.

I would say that to protect the sole at a point of heavy wear, Toe Taps would prove worth the extra cost given the potential cost of having a partial sole repair at a later date.

Just toe taps in general

Toe taps are new to me, but I absolutely hate watching the tips of my shoes start to get torn up immediately when I start walking in them. These are really worth the price.

Toe Taps

The standard toe taps are a excellent added investment to help preserve the sole. Great quality and professionally installed. Highly recommended.
Highly recommended.

Standard Toe Taps

First Time for Taps

Though I have purchased a number of pairs of MTO shoes from Justin, I never have added to taps to any of those pairs. I like them as they are a nice, unobtrusive touch to the shoes. I was surprised though at the number of people that noticed them and commented on them. In summation, the toe taps are another nice addition to Justin's already attractive MTO program.

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