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Ankle Strap: strap that encircles the ankle and is attached to the rear of the shoe; usually features elastic or
an adjustable buckle
Antiqued: surface treatment that has a rubbed-off, worn appearance and texture
Arch: high, curved part of the sole of the foot that’s located between the ball of the foot and the heel; also
refers to the raised area on the insole of a shoe
Athleisure: athletic-inspired, trendy footwear meant for casual, urban wear
Back Seam: vertical seam at the center back of a shoe or boot
Ballet: flat shoe with a thin sole
Burnished: polished finish produced by buffing or rubbing the surface
Calf Circumference: measurement around the shaft of a boot at calf height
Cap Toe: additional piece of material covering the toe of a shoe; also known as a tip
Collar: strip of material stitched to the opening of a shoe
Cone Heel: heel that is circular at the top and tapers down to a point
Contoured Footbed: insole that molds to the shape of the foot
Counter: stiff piece of material placed at the heel of a shoe between the lining and upper to retain
the shoe’s shape
Cushioning: padding on the insole or outsole of a shoe for added comfort
Demi Boot: style of boot whose shaft is generally no higher than the anklebone
D’Orsay: pump with one or two sides cut out
Embossed: design imprinted onto leather or leather-like material; most often simulates a type of animal skin
Espadrille: shoe or sandal style with woven rope or similar material that covers the wedge or sole
Eyelet: hole through which a lace is threaded; may be reinforced with a metal ring or grommet
Flip-Flop: flat sandal with one or two straps between the big and second toes; also known as a thong
Footbed: inside part of the shoe that runs under the bottom of the foot; also known as an insole
Galosh: boot or overshoe designed to protect the feet from wet conditions
Gore: elastic panel inserted into one or both sides of a shoe to make it easier to put on
Heel: solid part of a shoe that supports the heel cup
Heel Breast: forward-facing side of the heel
Huarache: flat sandal/shoe with a woven upper
Insole: inside part of the shoe that runs underneath the bottom of the foot; also known as a footbed
Instep: upper, center section of the foot between the toes and ankle
Kidskin: soft, porous leather made from the hides of young goats
Kitten Heel: low heel that tapers sharply to a narrow base
Laces: strips of material threaded through the eyelets of a shoe that adjust and/or pull it closed
Lining: surface material on a shoe’s interior
Moccasin: loafer-style shoe with decorative stitching; usually flat
Outsole: bottom part of the shoe that comes in direct contact with the ground; also known as a sole
Patent: extremely shiny, high-gloss type of finish
Pebbled: embossed finish that resembles the texture of a pebbled surface
Perforation: pattern of small holes punched or bored into the trim of a shoe for decoration or ventilation
Platform Wedge: wedge heel combined with a platform sole
Piping: narrow tube of material or fabric used to trim seams or edges
Quarter: rear portion of a shoe that covers the heel and sides; often joined at the back seam
Shaft: area of the boot from the top of the heel to the opening
Satin: fabric with a glossy sheen and a soft, slippery texture
Shearling: sheepskin or lambskin with the wool still attached
Slip-On: style of footwear that slips onto the foot with no further adjustment
Sock Liner: insole that the foot rests on inside the shoe
Sole: bottom part of the shoe that comes in direct contact with the ground; also known as an outsole
Spectator: two-tone design made from different materials; the edge of the dominant color has an exposed
zigzag pattern; a perforated design accents the toe
Stacked Heel: heel built from layers of material
Stiletto: slim, tall heel that tapers toward the bottom
Suede: leather with a napped or brushed surface; usually made from the inner surface of the hide
T-strap: shoe with a perpendicular strap that connects with the vamp and the ankle strap to form a “T”
Throat: main opening of a shoe; extends from the vamp to the ankle
Toe Box: part of the shoe that covers and protects your toes
Tongue: flap of material under the laces of a shoe or boot
Topstitch: line of stitching that borders the edge or seam of a material; usually seen in contrasting colors
Top Lift: bottommost part of a shoe's heel that comes in direct contact with the ground
Tread: shoe sole design that’s usually textured for added grip
Unit Bottom: single-shoe bottom made from rubber or plastic
Upper: part of a shoe that covers the toes, the top of the foot, the sides of the foot and the back of the heel
Wedge Heel: heel that is as wide as the shoe itself; follows the shoe’s contour from toe to heel
Wing Tip: additional wing-shaped piece of material covering the toe of a shoe
an adjustable buckle
Antiqued: surface treatment that has a rubbed-off, worn appearance and texture
Arch: high, curved part of the sole of the foot that’s located between the ball of the foot and the heel; also
refers to the raised area on the insole of a shoe
Athleisure: athletic-inspired, trendy footwear meant for casual, urban wear
Back Seam: vertical seam at the center back of a shoe or boot
Ballet: flat shoe with a thin sole
Burnished: polished finish produced by buffing or rubbing the surface
Calf Circumference: measurement around the shaft of a boot at calf height
Cap Toe: additional piece of material covering the toe of a shoe; also known as a tip
Collar: strip of material stitched to the opening of a shoe
Cone Heel: heel that is circular at the top and tapers down to a point
Contoured Footbed: insole that molds to the shape of the foot
Counter: stiff piece of material placed at the heel of a shoe between the lining and upper to retain
the shoe’s shape
Cushioning: padding on the insole or outsole of a shoe for added comfort
Demi Boot: style of boot whose shaft is generally no higher than the anklebone
D’Orsay: pump with one or two sides cut out
Embossed: design imprinted onto leather or leather-like material; most often simulates a type of animal skin
Espadrille: shoe or sandal style with woven rope or similar material that covers the wedge or sole
Eyelet: hole through which a lace is threaded; may be reinforced with a metal ring or grommet
Flip-Flop: flat sandal with one or two straps between the big and second toes; also known as a thong
Footbed: inside part of the shoe that runs under the bottom of the foot; also known as an insole
Galosh: boot or overshoe designed to protect the feet from wet conditions
Gore: elastic panel inserted into one or both sides of a shoe to make it easier to put on
Heel: solid part of a shoe that supports the heel cup
Heel Breast: forward-facing side of the heel
Huarache: flat sandal/shoe with a woven upper
Insole: inside part of the shoe that runs underneath the bottom of the foot; also known as a footbed
Instep: upper, center section of the foot between the toes and ankle
Kidskin: soft, porous leather made from the hides of young goats
Kitten Heel: low heel that tapers sharply to a narrow base
Laces: strips of material threaded through the eyelets of a shoe that adjust and/or pull it closed
Lining: surface material on a shoe’s interior
Moccasin: loafer-style shoe with decorative stitching; usually flat
Outsole: bottom part of the shoe that comes in direct contact with the ground; also known as a sole
Patent: extremely shiny, high-gloss type of finish
Pebbled: embossed finish that resembles the texture of a pebbled surface
Perforation: pattern of small holes punched or bored into the trim of a shoe for decoration or ventilation
Platform Wedge: wedge heel combined with a platform sole
Piping: narrow tube of material or fabric used to trim seams or edges
Quarter: rear portion of a shoe that covers the heel and sides; often joined at the back seam
Shaft: area of the boot from the top of the heel to the opening
Satin: fabric with a glossy sheen and a soft, slippery texture
Shearling: sheepskin or lambskin with the wool still attached
Slip-On: style of footwear that slips onto the foot with no further adjustment
Sock Liner: insole that the foot rests on inside the shoe
Sole: bottom part of the shoe that comes in direct contact with the ground; also known as an outsole
Spectator: two-tone design made from different materials; the edge of the dominant color has an exposed
zigzag pattern; a perforated design accents the toe
Stacked Heel: heel built from layers of material
Stiletto: slim, tall heel that tapers toward the bottom
Suede: leather with a napped or brushed surface; usually made from the inner surface of the hide
T-strap: shoe with a perpendicular strap that connects with the vamp and the ankle strap to form a “T”
Throat: main opening of a shoe; extends from the vamp to the ankle
Toe Box: part of the shoe that covers and protects your toes
Tongue: flap of material under the laces of a shoe or boot
Topstitch: line of stitching that borders the edge or seam of a material; usually seen in contrasting colors
Top Lift: bottommost part of a shoe's heel that comes in direct contact with the ground
Tread: shoe sole design that’s usually textured for added grip
Unit Bottom: single-shoe bottom made from rubber or plastic
Upper: part of a shoe that covers the toes, the top of the foot, the sides of the foot and the back of the heel
Wedge Heel: heel that is as wide as the shoe itself; follows the shoe’s contour from toe to heel
Wing Tip: additional wing-shaped piece of material covering the toe of a shoe
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