The last is the soul of a shoe and a fundamental element of its design process. Derived from the Old English word læste meaning footprint , the last is a molded model of a human foot usually made out of high-density plastic. This model serves as the foundation on which everything else is built the sole, insole, upper, heel, etc. and its shape and curvature determines the fit, feel, and style of each new shoe family we make. Whether you re a fan of the iconic Swordfish, the versatile Official, or the unmistakable Munsters, just know that it all starts with the last and that Fluevog s expert last makers are some of the most skilled in the world.
