BColl_Has_Too_Many_Shoes
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For someone new to EG looking at the Chelsea - what last would work best for me? For reference, the Carmina Simpson last is too narrow and dainty on my more broad build while something like the AE Park Avenue (D width) is too round and soft. Based on that - I would imagine the 888 is more like the Simpson and 202 like the AE so 82 would be a nice last for me?
I would agree with @te0o on selecting the 82 over the 915, but under certain circumstances.
To my eye and in person, the 915 has a more pronounced almond toe. It looks dressier (flashier) than the 82.
Considering that, the 82 is both more classic and versatile in that it can be dressed up (not as much as the 915) but more importantly be dressed down (not that you are going to). The 82 has classic balance so if your suits, or specifically trousers, are standard cuts or larger the 82 is the better option.
If you use sharper trousers (ie skinny leg openings), I'd go the route of the 915. I'd probably go this route as well if I were primarily wearing sharper suits in general.