The last: one of the most important elements of footwear and it’s something you never see. ⁣ ⁣ The last determines the shape and fit of a shoe. Creating a last is a process that requires both art and science. Perfecting one requires rigorous testing and refinement. This entails creating the first version of the last, producing shoes, wear testing, giving style and fit feedback, altering the last, and then repeating the whole sequence. ⁣ ⁣ Once perfected, the last is scaled up and down for each size that will be produced.⁣ ⁣ #rakoh #behindthescenes #howitsmade