L: 25.1 CM X W: 7.6 CM X H: 5.5 CM
A cast metal cobbler's shoe last in the shape of a human foot, including the base of an ankle, which doubles as the mount in which a cobbler's stand can securely hold the piece. "3" is stamped on the right side of the toe.
The shoe last, a foot-shaped mold typically made of wood, cast iron, or plastic, has been a cornerstone of shoemaking for centuries.
Its primary purpose is to provide a template for constructing shoes, ensuring proper fit, structure, and durability. By the 19th century, standardized lasts enabled mass production, revolutionizing the footwear industry.
Today, lasts are used in both bespoke and industrial shoemaking, with modern materials like 3Dprinted plastics allowing for precise customization. Their use spans from ancient times to the present, adapting to technological and stylistic changes while remaining essential to quality footwear production.
