WHAT IS A SHOE LAST?

The shoe last represents the anatomical information of the foot, at the same time giving the shoe a pleasing & fashionable appearance. A shoe last is designed for a particular heel height, toe shape, and type of footwear. Different styles of shoes require lasts with different characteristics. For instance, an open toe sandal will require a last broader at the toes to allow the toes to spread out when walking in the sandal, and a boot last is designed to hug the instep for a closer fit. When a heel height varies on the same sandal last, a new last must be created in order for the shoe to balance & fit properly.