what is the difference between these 2 feet?
 

They both look the same to me except one is much longer. Can anyone tell me why?

I can't say why, but I can say the one with the longer toes will walk up and over humps and seams easier and better than the shorter one. I always switch to a longer toed foot when I'm using my 60s and 70s Singers.

Joe

Thank you Joe! That's nice to know. :)

I'd guess it's age more than anything. The newer machines probably needed all the help they can get LOL!

Actually, often it was a result of changing fashion and fabric popularity. The older design just didn't work as well with the new methods/materials.

I don't think those long toes are all that common. I do have one and I love it for sewing heavy stuff.

I found it going through my spare slant shank feet for the new Rocketeer. I think I'll keep both the shorter ad the longer toes in his box and experiment with both once I get him up and running.

You guys have such a huge collective knowledge base! I can always find an answer here. :)