Saturday, October 5 2024 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
ExIT Shoes — 800 NW 6th Ave STE 207, Portland, OR, 97209
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This is a shoemaking workshop about lasts and their sizing, as well as feet and their sizing. To make shoes, you need a last. Getting the right last can be tricky. You can find lasts in second hand stores, on eBay, and from last manufacturers. Even once you have one, how do you know if it will fit or for what purpose it was originally made? What changes can you make to lasts and how?
This will help you understand relationships between the last and fit, function, and style. Learn about different last materials, cut types, suppliers, and how and where to order. You will learn some standard measuring techniques and apply those to your own feet. I will provide an overview of basic last fitting and modification techniques. When you are done, you should be able to understand what it means to get a last “in your size.” You are welcome to participate in a bulk order when class is done.
