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Our lasts


The origin of every good bespoke shoe is a good last and a good last follows the form of the foot which is more complicated than it might appear to a layman. Due to its complexity and asymmetry, a last which is satisfactory from an orthopaedic point of view presents a technical problem for industrial shoe production.

Classic

In its orthopaedic structure our last no.1746 is based on our raw bespoke shoe last. The last-formed foot bed, together with our crafted finish, allows a fit that is normally only possible with bespoke shoes. In order to achieve as perfect a fit as possible it is not only the length of the foot which is decisive, but also the circumference of the ball and the instep.
At present there is a choice of four standard widths, E ½, F ½, G ½ and H ½ from sizes 5 (38) to 12 (47).


Shark

This last was developed for the Moccasin Line, in the width fittings F1/2 only and it is distinctly over-long. Following models: 501, 510, 510T, 312

Boot

In its pointed form this last corresponds to our “classic” last.
The ankle area and instep is, however, formed for “bootees”. At the moment we are offering the width fitting F½ only from this last. Following models: 500, 400, 504