The last determines both the internal dimensions and the external shape of the shoe. In order to do so it is prepared in accordance to the measurements taken on both feet.
During the production phase, the main function of the last is to take the place of the foot as a working surface. On it leather components, which are bi-dimensional, achieve plastic form. The last it is also very important from the style side, it could vary following fashion trends and esthetic requirements
The last: an abstract copy of the human foot.
Different lasts for different tastes.
Last 246
![](https://www.cesarebaroli.it/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/cb1947-goodyear-forma_246.png)
Classic English style last, with short toe cap, slightly squared and lightly inside slanting collar.
Last 214
![](https://www.cesarebaroli.it/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/cb1947-goodyear-forma_214.png)
Same feature of last 246 except for the toe cap which tends to be a bit more sharp.
Last 157
![](https://www.cesarebaroli.it/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/cb1947-goodyear-forma_157.png)
Again a variation of last 246, here the sole is a bit larger with rounded toe cap.
Last 176
![](https://www.cesarebaroli.it/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/cb1947-goodyear-forma_176.png)
Last with lean sole which underlines its length also by means of a slight camber towards the toe cap.
Last 078
![](https://www.cesarebaroli.it/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/cb1947-goodyear-forma_078.png)
Last with a very comfortable sole, toe cap stretches out and is flat and squared.
Last 179
![](https://www.cesarebaroli.it/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/cb1947-goodyear-forma_179.png)
This is indicated also as “foot last” as its shape follows foot outline, both on the inner side and on the outer side.
Last 002
![](https://www.cesarebaroli.it/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/cb1947-goodyear-forma_002.png)
This last is a variation of the “foot last” but it is a bit shorter, the sole is larger and it has a rounded and a little bulging toe cap, an element which was typical of the American workers shoes of the 50’-60’.
Last 003
![](https://www.cesarebaroli.it/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/cb1947-goodyear-forma_003.png)
This last is meant for loafers, its main features is the loose sole and a low, squared toe cap.
Last 248
![](https://www.cesarebaroli.it/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/cb1947-goodyear-forma_248.png)
Tapered last with a high, pointy toe cap.
Last 054
![](https://www.cesarebaroli.it/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/cb1947-goodyear-forma_054.png)
Last with high instep, large outsole and oval toe cap.
Last 099
![](https://www.cesarebaroli.it/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Sottop_0991.png)
Here is our new last, combining wide sole comfort with typical Italian style tapered line.
Last 401
![](https://www.cesarebaroli.it/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/cb1947-goodyear-forma_401.png)
This is the women variation of last 002.
Last 037
![](https://www.cesarebaroli.it/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/cb1947-goodyear-forma_037.png)
This is the women variation of last 246.
Last 363
![](https://www.cesarebaroli.it/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Sottop_363.png)
This is the women variation of last 078.