About the last (foot type)

■ Last (foot shape)

A last is like a mold that wraps the upper around to give it shape when making shoes. blueover uses a uniquely designed last created in collaboration with a last craftsman. The last is a very important part of the shoe. Shoe brands decide the shape of the last based on the type of person they want to wear their shoes. It is an important part that can be said to be the skeleton of the brand.

The shoes made by blueover are designed to be loose around the forefoot and provide a firm hold on the instep and heel so that you don't get tired even when wearing them for long periods of time while standing and walking.

On this page, we will introduce the features of our lasts to ensure that you can wear them comfortably.

• There is a gap at the toes to allow your toes to move freely when wearing the shoes.

• The circumference of the instep is [width E]. The instep height is a relatively standard height.

• The top line and width of the foot are roomy from the base of the little toe to the toes to the ball of the foot.

At blueover, we offer two types of lasts depending on the model.

• Mikey Last < width:E >
  This is the brand's standard last. It has a wide foot width and volume at the toes, making it comfortable to wear.

• Marcolast < width:E >
  Compared to the Mikey last, the width is narrower and the toe volume is reduced to create a silhouette similar to that of a gentleman's shoe. The instep and width are similar to those of the Mikey last, so the comfort and size are the same.
  

■ About Wise

Width refers to the length (foot circumference) measured from the base of the big toe to the base of the little toe. Width notation is determined by the JIS standard and is divided into 10 levels: A, B, C, D, E, 2E, 3E, 4E, F, and G. A is a narrow shoe and G is a large shoe.

How to measure width

1. Stand with your weight evenly on both feet.

2. Measure all the way around, from the base of your thumb to the base of your little finger.

3. Look at the column for your size in the size and width chart and determine a guideline such as D width or E width.

*Some people have different foot circumferences, so please measure both feet.

<Width Chart JIS Standard (for men/unit: mm)>

Foot length	A	B	C	D	E	2E	3E	4E	F	G
225	204	210	216	222	228	234	240	246	252	258
230	207	213	219	225	231	237	243	249	255	261
235	210	216	222	228	234	240	246	252	258	264
240	213	219	225	231	237	243	249	255	261	267
245	216	222	228	234	240	246	252	258	264	270
250	219	225	231	237	243	249	255	261	267	273
255	222	228	234	240	246	252	258	264	270	276
260	225	231	237	243	249	255	261	267	273	279
265	228	234	240	246	252	258	264	270	276	282
270	231	237	243	249	255	261	267	273	279	285
275	234	240	246	252	258	264	270	276	282	288
280	237	243	249	255	261	267	273	279	285	291
285	240	246	252	258	264	270	276	282	288	294