Sport shoe last

A sport shoe last differs from the last of a casual/standard shoe. A sport shoe last needs to be designed for the activity. The girth, width of waist, instep, back part, heel width and width of forepart vary according to the sport. A combination last is used eg. on long jump track (Cheskin,1987). In this case a narrow heel width is used, a standard waist area, a wide girth and a narrow toe area. The instep, back part and girth are standard. Sport shoe last can be straight or curved. Most feet curve inside. The inward curve in a last will improve the fit and comfort. According Cheskin (1987) athletes with high or flexible long arch may prefer curve lasted shoes.