Shoe Lasts

[Luke Hatley]

Hello i would like to communicate with someone who is knowlageable

about Shoe Lasts compared to the fit of shoes.

Thanks

[Davy]

What is it you need to know Luke ?

[Davy]

Heres the notes Luke , Cheers , Dave .

[Luke Hatley]

Davy thanks for getting back to me. So can i assume that the Last will be" larger" than

the foot , as to when the shoe is built on the last there will be enough room in the shoe that the foot

is not cramped for space ?

Ok, now when i go to make the shoe i will measure the foot and then get the approiate last ,

one that will be larger than the foot?

so, why would not the last be made larger to accomidate the size in the shoe that was made on the last?

Edited September 30, 2008 by Luke Hatley

[Davy]

I would measure the the length of the foot and the girth at the widest part of the foot and the instep . If you are going to buy a last to do the job from a last maker they should be able to guide you . I think those notes said an extra 9mm in length when weight is on your foot . For some info from a bootmaker currently making shoes and "in the know" I saw on a post in here somewhere , a link to a bootmakers forum . They would be able to give you the exact info that you're after and guide you towards someone in your area maybe that can help . Cheers , Dave .