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IMPORTANT

Children‘s picco lasts (24-35) are far wider than adult lasts as you can see on the
picture. So when it comes to change from a picco last to an adult last. Please
make sure to remeasure the feet of the young skater.

Too large a fitting does not provide sufficient
support within the boot, causing loss of sta-
bility and premature break down of the boot.

If the wrong model or the wrong size is cho-
sen it will be considered when dealing with
claims.

Foot problems like bunions (hallux valgus)
overlapping toes, high insteps, etc. should
be taken into consideration in the fitting pro-
cedure. In the case of dropped arches or
flat feet WIFASANA special insoles are
recommended. In case of a strong bunion

(hallux valgus) - heat molding of the boots
are a must.

What is the right width for your foot shape?

WIFA uses two lasts for adult sizes: Reggi and Ralf.

Reggi (widths M, L) is the narrower last - has a higher instep and more poin-
ted toe part - suitabel for the so called „greek“ foot shape.

Ralf last (LL, C, CC) is wider at the foot basis and also rounder in the front.
This last is more convenient for feet that are more like the Egyptian and Ro-

man foot shapes.

Egyptian Roman Greek

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