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Lasts
A last is a mechanical form shaped like a human foot. It is used by shoemakers and cordwainers in the manufacture and repair of shoes. Lasts typically come in pairs and have been made from various materials, including hardwoods, cast iron, and high-density plastics. The term is derived from the Proto-Germanic *''laistaz'' ("track, trace, footprint"); cognates include Swedish ''läst'', Danish ''læste'', German ''Leisten''. Production Lasts come in many styles and sizes, depending on the exact job they are designed for. Common variations include simple one-size lasts used for repairing soles and heels, durable lasts used in modern mass production, and custom-made lasts used in the making of bespoke footwear. Though a last is made approximately in the shape of a human foot, the precise shape is tailored to the kind of footwear being made. For example, a boot last would be designed to hug the instep for a close fit. Modern last shapes are typically designed using dedicated compu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bespoke Shoes
Bespoke shoes or custom shoes are shoes made especially for a certain customer by a shoemaker. The feet are measured and a last for each foot is created. At the fitting, the customer tries the prototype pair of shoes made in an inexpensive leather and the shoemaker checks if anything needs to be changed. If so, the changes are applied to the lasts and the shoes are created with a precious leather. After the final lasts are created, the customer can order more pairs of shoes without more measurements and fittings. Producers Producers of bespoke shoes may include: * Antonio Meccariello *Berluti *Bontoni * Corthay * Edward Green * Ferrante 1875 * George Cleverly * Gaziano & Girling * Hiro Yanagimachi *John Lobb * James Taylor & Son *Masaru Okuyama * Meticulous Men * Milly J Shoes *Noriyuki Misawa *Riccardo Bestetti *Santoni * Stefano Bemer *Vass Shoes *Veritas Bespoke * Yohei Fukuda * Jan P. Myhre See also *Bespoke The word ''bespoke'' () has evolved from a verb meaning 'to spea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
