I had to smile when being fitted for my Poulson and Scone OP Shoes when a Junior Cadet at the Towers in '68.
"These will be made especially for you ,Sir"
So I put my right foot on the pedestal to have it drawn around on crayon to a backing paper , on to which my details were duly annotated ..
"Your shoes will now be made by our craftsmen to your personal specification, Sir "
In due course they arrived ,
Stamped on the sole.
"Size 10 "