a hinge last mechanism dividing lasts into two pieces, one compromising the forepart and a front portion of the tone, the other the backpart, connected by a spring-loaded hinge
The last is removed from the shoe by “breaking” the hinge, tilting the back part of the last backward.
For low shoes, Tendo-hinge lasts offer may of the benefits of alpha hinge lasts without extending in length when broken, which can distort toplines.