OUR LASTS

Lasts are the building blocks of a shoe. Lasts are used to render shape and form. The shoe is moulded around the last to create the desired shape and fit. 

SHOE LASTS

The Zip Last

Our oldest last, the Zip has an almond toe, with a rounded girth used widely for all lace-up and fully-covered styles. Whilst it is graded as an EE last, is accommodative of marginally wider feet as well. The understated Zip has a timeless shape rendering it the ability to carry a wide variety of styles from the classic Oxford to the double monk. The Zip fits true to size.

The Rui Last

The Rui has a rounded toe and is a last suitable for wide feet.. While round and conservative at the toe, the last has a beautiful upward streak from the girth up making it quite classy for daily wear. This is the last has an accommodating toe box It has a EE grading but feels closer to a EEE last. The Rui fits true to size.

The Deus Last

Our most daring last, the Deus is a classic square toe with deep curves, and a wide body (EE width). The Deus is best suited to sharp styles. the Wholecut Oxford showcases the curves and shapes of this Last in all its glory. We recommend ordering a half size down from your regular size.

The Mod Last

The Mod has a rounded toe and the most accommodating of our lasts for wide feet. It has a EEE grading. The Mod is a classic in it's British heritage. Round and stout this is the perfect last for wide feet and also larger sizes. The girth point and width of this shoe make it extremely comfortable while holding on to it's old world classic charm.

The Trophy Last

It was first introduced in Japan and is closer to the Rui last but very different. The Rui last has a much deeper instep whereas the Trophy has a narrower instep. Better suited for people who have slightly wider feet but still isn't a wide last like the MOD. It’s a classic looking last and in terms of proportions, it tends to lend really well for Derby styles

BOOT LASTS

The Yama Last

The Yama is our Square toed boot last. It has a roomy toe box and a wide instep making it perfect for a Chelsea boot. The Yama's proportions also help make the fit extremely comfortable. It is a balanced last that accommodates most feet types. This is an aggressive last and we recommend you buy one size smaller than your regular size. 

The Saga Last

The Saga is our more rounded and wider boot last. Used on the field and the wingtip boots. This last has ample space in the toe box and the rounded off toe gives it a nice distinct look. There is ample room in the instep and is perfect for both narrow and wide feet type. A versatile boot last that is a staple of our boot collection. This is a roomy last with a fitting that runs one size down.

The Nara Last

Nara is our purpose made work boot last whereas other boot lasts were adopted from a dress shoe world. It's fairly chunky and rounded at the toe in the front which allows your toe to move. In terms of fitting it would fit true to size but allows generous space so you can always add a foot bed If you want it tighter or want more cushion depending on your work situation. It's got good depth on the instep and overall space to it.

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The Zip Boot Last

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The Rui Boot Last

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LOAFER LASTS

The Russel Last

The Russel last is a EE fit, designed ideally for non-lace up shoes such as loafers and moccasins. This last is inspired by the loafers made in England that have larger girth areas but taper towards the toe creating a narrower looking shoe. The sole profile for this last is usually very distinctive providing an elegant look. The Russel is one of our most perfected lasts having gone through various iterations. The Unlined kiso is built on this last.

The Armin Last

The Armin last is a wide body last used for making loafers and moccasins. Made for a comfortable fit, this shoe is a EE width, with a relaxed girth, allowing room for comfortable long-day wear. This is a house favorite, owing to its classic comfort fit, and timeless style.

The Rufer Last

The Rufer has been developed on the Rui last adapting it to be more suitable for loafers and slip-ons. It has a rounded toe and is very accommodating of wide feet. It has a EE grading but feels closer to an EEE last. While round and conservative at the toe, the last has a beautiful upward streak from the girth up making it quite classy for daily wear. This is our most popular loafer last.

The Deer Last 

The Deer last is a derivation of the Deus last which has a very aggressive instep but modified to make it more suitable as a loafer last. The step in point is made a little bit tighter so it has the proportions of a loafer last with a square toe. It's fairly wide but still categorized as EE. It fits half size down for most feet types.

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The Zilo Last

The Zilo has been developed on the Zip last adapting it to be more suitable for loafers and slip-ons.  It has an almond toe, with a rounded girth which is accommodative of marginally wider feet as well.

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