Steprite Last Guide

Footwear lasts are the physical representation of the inside of the foot. Every footwear company has their own lasts, which account for the variation between brands. There have been efforts to standardise the lengths of lasts in the past, which have not gained much traction in the UK outside of militaries.

The Mondopoint system was introduced in the 1970s  and updated in 2019 by International Standard ISO 2816:1973 in an attempt to make footwear size more standard. The mondopoint system is widely used by the military, including NATO

The Mondopoint system is based on the average foot length and foot width measured in millimetres. The size of the foot is measured from the most prominent part of the heel to the most prominent toe.

In contrast, the UK system is historically based on the length of a barleycorn and is not formally standardised.  

In our Steprite range, we have a number of different lasts for clinicians to select the most appropriate one from. Our Sixth edition catalogue is available for download.

The name of the last in gents and ladies styles and its difference against the standard last is summarised in the following table.

Last	Difference
Donna/Albert	Narrow heel
George/Diana	Shallower forepart
Richard/Denise	Narrow heel and shallower forepart

In addition to the named last there is also the Contour lasts and the profile last that is only available in ladies' styles.

Toe Shapes

There are 3 toe shapes available, with the contour toe shape having extra width in the toe box for the accommodation of toes. The Profile toe shape offers a more pointed cosmetic toe shape which is only available in certain ladies' styles.

Regular Last

 

• Round toe shape
• Available in Standard, wide, slim deep or Wide and deep
• Available with Narrower heel, Shallower forepart or Narrower heel and Shallower forepart
• 2x 3mm poron insoles and 3mm footbed allowance

Contour Last

• Squarer wider toe shape
• Decreased toe spring
• Decreased heel height
• 3mm shallower toe box
• Available with narrower heel
• Available in Standard, wide and slim
• Not available in Deep or Wide and deep
• 2x 3mm poron insole allowance

Profile Last

• Pointed cosmetic toe shape
• Decrease heel height
• Lower pitched heel
• Flexible low profile sole unit
• Reduced waist circumference
• Instep proximally placed
• Available in Slim, Standard and wide
• 6mm dual poron at forefoot reducing to 3mm at rear
• Available only in ladies styles Iona, Phoenix low, Ailsa, Jura, Ella and Heather

About Steprite Footwear

Steprite footwear offers a range of traditional and modern styles, suitable for all age groups, and available in a wide array of colours and adaptions. The footwear is manufactured in the UK, utilising the highest quality materials and made by a combination of
both experienced technicians and modern technology.

We ensure that all the materials we use are of the highest standard, from the soft, supple leathers to the luxurious bamboo lining, which is more absorbent than cotton and is naturally antibacterial. The colours and materials are chosen to offer a ‘HighStreet’ appearance, whilst achieving clinical prescription requirements.

The footwear is manufactured using CADCAM design software, and 3D scanning to provide accurate and quality fitting. Along with providing modular footwear, the appropriate styles are also available as Bespoke footwear. We are at your disposal for advice, at any time, from both our technicians and clinical team.