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1. The inside heel to the large toe is in more of a straight line on an asymmetric foot

Unfortunately standard boot shapes push the large toe sideways (inwards) as a result of not matching the foot shape correctly.

2. The asymmetric foot has a narrower heel and mid-foot

If you have an asymmetric foot and you do not have the correct shaped boot, it can cause the heel and instep to move more than the average foot when laced securely.

3. The forefoot is wider and shallower on an asymmetric foot

Standard boot shapes have too much room above the flex area and too much pressure at the sides of the forefoot for an asymmetric foot.

4. The instep is further back

The asymmetric foot has a tendency to slip forward more than average in standard boots.

Features of the Altberg A-Forme Last

In line with the identified 4 features of the ‘asymmetric foot’, a new last was developed. This new asymmetric last, known as the A-Forme® last, has the following 10 key features;

1. Toe shape

Running shoe shape at the front reduces sideways (inwards) pressure on the large toe.

2. Increased width across the forefoot (without significant increase in volume)

This allows the foot to sit in it’s natural shape/alignment with less constraint on this part of the foot. Careful consideration to the depth of the last has been made to ensure there is not too much space where the boot flexes.

3. Narrower shape and reduced volume near the instep

This increases resistance to sideways movement of the instep.

4. Narrower heel

The narrower heel limits sideways movement and rotation.

5. Toe roll

Shepherds boot increases toe lift so boot rolls and flexes less when walking

6. Instep moved backwards

This helps to hold the foot at the back, in the heel cup, when correctly laced.

7. More rounded shape at the heel

This helps to hold the heel more securely.

8. Curved profile on both sides

This helps to hold the heel in it’s neutral central position.

9. Narrow at the top of the heel

This helps to resist the heel lifting.

10. Heel base slightly wider

The low profile allows you to insert supportive insoles.

Altberg A-Forme last Walking Boots

We stock both the Malham and the Nordkapp walking boots, which have been made on the Altberg A-Forme last.

As part of our multi-award winning Specialist Boot Fitting Service, we can help to identify if these boots are going to be a comfortable fit for you.

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