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Loafer Van Last Arch Support (Modified & AE 511 vs Van)
Anyone have experience with how the Van last might compare to the Modified last in terms of support? The arch support (contoured waist) on the Modified is excellent, but I am worried an unlined LHS might not be a good fit for me. Similar experiences would be appreciated.
For reference, the completely unlined Leydon chukkas (1493) kill my feet (usually a B width, perhaps they are too wide in C), so I have second thoughts on an unlined suede LHS.
The Allen Edmonds 511 last (Leeds, Dundee, or Massdrop chukka) also has a fairly curved waist, and fits decent. While I am guessing here, it might be similar to the 379X but narrower in the toe box.
Maybe I need an entirely different last all together. Suggestions?
u/ChemicalTough5545 — 6 days ago