Our last shapes

Choosing the correct last is the first step in providing your patient with the optimum fit and function of their footwear. The guide below details the range of last designs available from Ken Hall, developed to accommodate a variety of foot conditions and clinical applications.

Carewear last

Our most popular last, the Carewear last provides a comprehensive range of sizes, width fittings and depths. Available as: Standard, Pro-Fit and Extra Depth.

Features:

  • Broad, rounded toe shape.
  • Deep toe area.
  • Square sided forepart (the width is maintained irrespective of the thickness of insole or TCI fitted.
  • Enhanced heel and topline fit.

Suitable for patients with:

  • Diabetes
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Hallux valgus
  • Clawed or hammer toes
  • Oedema

Please view our Carewear sizing charts for men and women to help choose the appropriate last size.

Carewear Standard last

Available in four widths. Narrow, Wide, Very Wide and Super Wide. Women’s size 1 to 10. Men’s size 4 to 14. Including half sizes. Allowance for up to 12mm of cushioning.

Carewear Lasts

Carewear Pro-Fit last

The Pro-Fit last features a reduced toe depth (6mm)for an improved cosmetic appearance and a tighter back curve and topline to enhance the fit at the back of the shoe.
The Pro Fit Last retains the Standard last’s joint and instep dimensions, giving patients the width and depth where they need it the most. Available in four widths. Narrow, Wide, Very Wide and Super Wide. Women’s size 1 to 10. Men’s size 4 to 14, including half sizes.
Allowance for up to 12mm of cushioning.

Profit Lasts

Carewear Extra Deep last

Retaining the same toe shape and profile of the Standard and Pro-Fit lasts, the Extra Deep version features an additional 6mm depth. Available in four widths, Narrow, Wide, Very Wide and Super Wide. Women’s Sizes 1-10 and men’s Sizes 4-14, including half sizes.

Suitable for more extreme foot problems such as oedema and extra high retracted toes, or where extra cushioning is required with the use of moulded total contact insoles.

Allowance for up to 18mm of cushioning.

Extradeep Lasts

Carefree last

A range of slightly narrower, shallower lasts with a more fashionable toe shape. Available in three widths, Narrow, Wide, and Very Wide. Women’s sizes 1- 9 and men’s sizes 4 – 12, including half sizes. Allowance for up to 6mm of cushioning.

Features:

  • Neater, slightly chiselled toe shape
  • Reduced depth for improved cosmetic appearance
  • Tight heel and topline fit

Suitable for patients with

  • Less acute foot problems
  • Mild bunions
  • Slightly clawed or deviated toes
  • Slim narrow feet
  • Medium depth cushioning requirements
  • Accommodation of slim orthotics

Please view our Carefree sizing charts for men and women to help choose the appropriate last size.

Carefree Lasts

NuStyle last

The Nu Style Last was developed as part of our first range of successful stock footwear. Available in two widths, Wide and Very Wide. Women’s sizes 1 – 9 and men’s size 4 – 12, including half sizes.

Allowance for up to 12mm of cushioning.

 

Features:

  • Broad square toe shape
  • Good depth throughout the forepart
  • Broad heel and seat width
  • Generous joint and instep circumference

Suitable for patients with

  • Broad forefoot
  • Hallux valgus
  • Diabetes
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Swollen heels or ankles

Please view our Carefree sizing charts for men and women to help choose the appropriate last size.

Nustyle Lasts