PRODUCT NO. 1 — Prototype
The 5th Prototype represents the current stage of Product No.1, developed through repeated fitting, measurement, and comparison with historical references.
By the 5th Prototype, the fundamental proportions of Product No. 1 had largely taken shape. The remaining work focuses on refining smaller details before the final prototype.
5th Prototype: A three-quarter view showing the relationship between the Munson-influenced toe, long facings, and the overall proportions of the boot.
5th Prototype: Viewed from the front, the broad, rounded forefoot reflects the proportions of the Munson-influenced last developed for Product No.1.
5th Prototype: A three-quarter view showing the relationship between the Munson-influenced toe, long facings, and the overall proportions of the boot.
5th Prototype: The outside profile reveals the balance between the rounded toe, low waist, heel, and the height of the upper.
5th Prototype: The inside profile shows the pronounced curve through the waist and the anatomical character inherited from the vintage last.
4th prototype (top) and 5th prototype (bottom). The fifth prototype refines the overall proportions, with particular attention to the waist, heel, and balance of the upper.