J.FitzPatrick has the best aesthetic experience among all shoemakers, at least at its grand price point. Its last were modified from a bespoke last made by Tony Gaziano for Justin FitzPatrick, and you can bet it is super amazing.
Justin expanded the last into 7, with different toe shape, but kept the body and heel. These 7 lasts cover almost any style, and let us have a look.
TMG
The most traditional and classical round toe last, the original last developed by Tony Gaziano is suitable for old-school low-key men.
We see it sitting on many types, including lace-ups, loafers and boots.
JKF
Simply put, it is to lengthen and sharpen the toe shape of TMG last. The feeling of the toe cap and the whole shoe is very French.
Suitable for men who like slim feeling.
It sits on only oxfords with dazzling pattern designs.
LPB
Soft chisel toe. From the tip of upper to the toe of the sole, there suddenly appears a downhill slope.
Chisel toe lasts are universal in various brands after Spanish shoemaker Carmina used Rain last to popularize it. They are elegant and slightly powerful.
MGF
Hard chisel toe. Compared with the above, it is whether the sudden downhill is a smooth transition or a steeper transition. This relatively more angular toe cap is more suitable for formal occasions.
Only seen on oxfords.
NGT
It can be called a smaller toe version of TMG, more temporary.
SEA
Sharpest toe among the 7, extremely French.
Justin Fitzpatrick thinks this last is quite formal, and very good for double breasted suit.
Again, only on oxfords.
SES
This is a last that pays tribute to American and English country styles, such as Tricker’s and Alden. Even the toe is quite blunt, the width is not so chunky.
Such a round toe is a very casual feeling.
Justin is not a fan of Derbies, and this last host most of them.
NJF
It’s the boot variant of SES above.
This last is really good on boots.