The software we use for designing shoe lasts is actually our own creation. What’s unique about it is the fully parametric approach. So while other shoe last software methods rely on scanned data, ours is based entirely on parameters and mathematical equations. This makes for a much more scientific approach […]
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We’ve heard from many shoemakers that finding components to match particular shoe lasts is a major challenge. It’s our ambition to make it simple. So we’re pleased to announce the arrival of our first matching component, a Classic Platform! It works with all of our medium heel height shoe lasts […]
Capturing foot geometry is an essential step when ordering bespoke shoe lasts from us. We can accept both hand drawn tracings as well as digital models. Usually we receive the former, given most of our customers are small scale shoemakers without the volume to justify expensive and complex scanning systems. […]
This update has been a while in the making but is finally here. It is now possible to select any shoe last from our collection, choose a size and width, and check the corresponding measurements. And not just length and ball width, but a fairly comprehensive list, including heel height. […]
After some requests, we’ve gone ahead and developed a zero drop shoe last for making minimalist and barefoot shoes. The thinking behind minimalist and barefoot shoes is that humans evolved to ambulate unshod, and messing with our already optimized biomechanics is unwise. But kinematics aside, no one can argue against […]
We’ve been hard at work filling orders and adding new services and features, and we thought we’d take this opportunity to give you all a general update. Levels of Shoe Last Customization Perhaps the best thing about 3D printing shoe lasts on demand is that it makes a high degree […]
All of our shoe lasts can now be ordered with digitally flattened shoe last copy patterns. To order, simply pick from our shoe lasts for sale and make sure to check off the option to order the corresponding shoe last copy patterns. Currently our patterns are limited to the overall […]
Below you’ll find the shoe last size chart we use to grade out shoe lasts. Please note that some of our shoe lasts will deviate from these measurements. For instance, our pointed toe shoe lasts have longer lengths and our orthopedic shoe lasts will have larger girths. We try to […]
For the most part, a shoe last is simply a mold about which shoes can be assembled. The trick though is getting the shoe last out of the shoe afterwards. Unlike feet, shoe lasts are solid and don’t flex. Hence some kind of joint is required to change the shape […]
If you’re looking for a sandal shoe last, this is the page we list them. Each sandal shoe last has a thong groove in case you are doing thong sandals. More subtly, our sandal shoe lasts have wider heel sections so as to allow for wider sole so that the […]