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Shoe Last

By Wendy Bumgardner, About.com

Updated: November 30, 2004

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Definition: The form on which a shoe is constructed - resulting in the inside shape of the shoe. Lasts may be straight, curved or semi-curved. In construction, shoes may be board lasted, slip lasted or combi-lasted
Pronunciation: last
Examples: This shoe is made on a semi-curved last.

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