FOOTWEAR TECHNOLOGY

We gonna discuss about the terms and topics which comes under footwear technology from basic to advance 

FUNDAMENTAL SHOE TERMS

 

Before you know how to manufacture the shoe you should be aware of the terms and the parts of the shoe.So here we go for the fundamental shoe terms but remember to hold the shoe in your hand so that as we will go through the parts simultaneously you examine the shoe as well.

 

  • Aglet: The plastic sheath at the end of a shoelace which makes the lace easier to thread through the eyelet holes of a shoe.
  • Ankle strap: A strap attached at the rear of the shoe that encircles the ankle. Usually features an adjustable buckle or elastic.
  • Ankle Wrap: Straps that are meant to be wrapped around and tied around the ankle for a stylish accent.
  • Apron Toe: A type of toe characterized by a large component that covers the front of the toe and has visible edges or stitching.
  • Arch: The high, curved part of the sole of the foot, located between the ball of the foot and the heel. This term can also refer to the raised are of the insole of the shoe, for padding and support of the arch of the foot.
  • Bellow Tongue: its is the type of tongue which act as the single component and attached to vamp or quarter.
  • Breath-ability: A layman’s term meaning the ability of a shoe material to absorb and moisture that is to ventilate easily.
  • Brogue: heavy court with perforation and gimiping, often with wingtip.
  • Buffing: Removing a thin layer from the grain side of the sole or insole by use of abrasive to give it a finer look or to allow the penetration of colour and prevent cracking.
  • Court: General term including a low-cut shoe with lacing attachment over the instep
  • Derby: A open throat, laced shoe with a tongue, cut in one piece with the camp or separately. The quarter lies over the vamp.
  • Insole: usually the inner sole of the shoe on which the foot rets and actually get is contact with. Usually made of fibrous material like cellulose.
  • Last: A three dimensional mould or a replica of the human foot made of wood, plastic or metal which is used for shoe making.
  • Leather: A end product  


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