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- Apron Toe - - A type of toe characterized by a large overlay that covers the front of the toe and has visible edges or stitching, to form a sort of "apron" on the front of the shoe
- Airport Friendly -A shoe that containe no metal of any sort, allowing the wearer to pass through airport metal detetors.
- All Terrain Sandal -- Often waterproof and with an all terrain sole, any sandal that is meant for outdoor activities such as hiking and rafting
- Ankle Wrap - - Straps that are meant to be wrapped and styled around the ankle
- Bicycle Toe - - A type of toe characterized by two stitched straight line accents, so named because of their similarity to professional bicycling shoe detailing
- Boat Shoe -- A type of shoe originally meant to be worn aboard a boat, usually with a siped, non-slip outsole, often with side lacing details, almost always a casual shoe you can wear with or without socks
- Boot -- Any footwear that rises to the ankle or higher, can be casual or dressy, practical or fashionable
- Bootie -- A shoe that has the styling of a boot without a shaft, also called a shoe-boot or shootie
- Brocade - - A type of fabric, often with embroidered or embroidered-style elaborate designs, popular with Asian influenced looks
- Cap Toe -- A type of toe style with a full toe overlay and a straight stitching line across the top part of the toe, often seen in dress shoes
- Casual After Sport - - A type of casual shoe that's ideal for use after athletic activity, with sporty styling and comfort, but lacking an athletic shoe's technical features
- Cheerleading Shoe -- A type of athletic shoe meant for competitive, high-impact cheerleading activity, often with switchable color accents to match team colors and finger notches in the soles for use in acrobatics
- Chelsea Boot - - A type of boot, usually ankle height, in a pull on style with elastic side panels. Popularized in England
- Cleats -- Any traction-enhancing spikes or nubs attached to the sole of an athletic shoe, often used in grass-based sports such as baseball, soccer or golf to ensure traction
- ClimaCool -- A venting and cooling system used by adidas brand footwear with flexible screened vents to keep feet cool
- Clog -- A type of shoe, usually casual and comfortable, with an open or closed heel and a slip on style
- Column Heel -- A type of women's high heel that's round and column-shaped
- Column Heel -- A type of women's high heel that's round and column-shaped
- Corporate Casual -- A shoe that is clearly casual but suitable for most casual Friday dress codes or relaxed corporate styles
- Crepe Sole -- A type of sole characterized by a nubbly texture like crepe paper
- Croc Embossed - - Leather that has been embossed or stamped in a pattern simulating crocodile skin
- Cross Training -- Athletic shoes suitable for cross training activities, from running to aerobics to weight training
- Distressed Leather -- Leather that has been rubbed, scratched or treated for a stylish effect
- Driving Moc - - A type of casual moccasin or slip on ideal for driving, with a flexible, pedal-gripping sole and a wraparound protected heel
- Dual Density Midsole -- Seen in running shoes, a midsole that employs two different densities of cushioning foam, with denser foam where the foot would normally tend to roll
- Espadrille -- Any shoe that has woven rope or rope-look trim, usually in the sole area
- Engineer Boot -- Originally worn by the Army Corps of Engineers, it is a work style pull on boot characterized by instep and top straps
- Energy Return -- In running and athletic shoes, it is the response after the foot strikes the ground, a sort of propulsion that helps maintain an effective "gait" or stride
- Elastic Gore -- An elastic fabric panel inserted into shoes to provide stretch
- Full Grain Leather -- Leather that shows a natural texture or "grain"
- Footbed - - The insole of the shoe, where the foot rests
- Flip-Flop -- A thong sandal with a lightweight foam outsole that makes a flip-flop sound as you walk
- Flat Heel -- Shoes with a very low or no heel height
- Fitness -- Athletic shoes ideally suited for gym-style workouts
- Fisherman Sandal - - Type of sandal with woven or stitched vertical and horizontal straps, often with a closed toe
- Faux Leather -- Man-made, non-animal material, usually polyurethane, used to simulate real leather
- Gore-Tex -- An advanced, lightweight waterproof material, ideal as a lining
- Gardening Clog -- A type of footwear ideal for gardening that is usually backless, rubber and waterproof
- Gait Control -- In athletic running or walking shoes, a system to control the foot’s movement within the running or walking step to prevent injury or fatigue
- Huarache - - A type of woven sandal-like casual shoe, originating in Mexico and Central America
- Houndstooth Check -- A type of pattern with a diagonal "tooth" checked design
- Herringbone Tweed -- A type of tweed fabric with a jagged line pattern
- Harness Boot -- A type of boot characterized by straps across the instep and heel, usually joined by a ring detail
- Haircalf -- Natural calfskin material with a soft furry texture
- Instep - - The area of the foot between the toes and the ankle, or the top front part of a shoe
- Insole -- The part of the shoe that the foot rests upon, usually cushioned
- Jelly or Jellie -- A type of soft rubbery material, often transparent or translucent
- Jodhpur Boot -- Also called a Chelsea Boot, an ankle height slip on boot with elastic side panels
- Kitten Heel -- A type of tapered, low heel that is slightly set forward
- Last -- A block or form shaped like a human foot and used in making or repairing shoes
- Light Hiking - - Athletic shoes that are ideal for day hikes or "approach" hiking but are not ideal for long backpacking hikes or climbing
- Lining -- The material inside a shoe
- Lucite -- A type of clear, hard plastic that is often used in special occasion and evening dress shoes
- Lug Sole -- A sole with a heavy three dimensional traction pattern
- Lycra/Neoprene -- A blend of stretch fabric and neoprene rubber, ideal for a waterproof and sporty soft lining
- Mary Jane - - A type of women's shoe characterized by a strap across the instep
- Mersey Boot -- Also known as "Beatle Boots," dress boots with a zippered side and a slightly raised heel
- Microfiber - - A type of closely knit, smooth fabric
- Midsole -- The part of the shoe between the outsole and where the foot rests, usually cushioned
- Moc Toe - - A type of toe design with a seam and stitching details, originally seen in moccasins
- Moccasin -- Possibly the earliest type of shoe, a slip on style with visible stitching, often with a soft leather bottom
- Mod Style -- Style characteristic of the Mod era of the 1960s, with bold, high contrast geometric patterns and pop-art details
- Monk Strap -- A type of shoe designed like an oxford, but with a strap closure across the instep rather than a lace up front closure
- Motorcycle Boot - - Boots ideal for riding a motorcycle, often with thick, durable soles
- Mule -- A closed toe shoe with no back
- Nappa Leather -- A type of leather characterized by its stretchy, soft, smooth texture
- Negative Heel -- Popular in comfort footwear, a type of footbed with a lowered heel area designed for more natural foot placement
- Nubuck -- A type of leather that has been "bucked" or sanded for a smooth texture with a slight nap
- Orthotic - - A full or partial insole specifically designed for comfort and support
- Outsole -- The very bottom of the shoe that contacts the ground
- Overlay -- Detailing on a shoe made by layering material on top of other material
- Overpronation -- Occurs when the foot rolls too far inward
- Patent Leather -- A type of leather that has been varnished for a shiny finish
- Peep Toe -- A narrow opening at the front of a shoe that allows the toes to show
- Pinked -- Detailing characterized by a sawtooth edge
- Polyurethane -- A type of man-made material that can have the look and feel of leather
- Pronation - - The inward roll of the foot that occurs as the heel strikes the ground
- PU -- The commonly-used abbreviation for polyurethane
- Pumps - - Women's dress shoes, usually slip on, often with enclosed toe and sides
- Quarter Panel -- The sides of the shoe from the heel to the toe
- Retro -- Referring to popular style of the past
- Ruched -- A type of detailing characterized by gathered or pleated material with stitching accents
- Running - Cushioning -- Running shoes characterized by a high degree of cushioning in the insole and midsole, designed for runners in need of maximum shock absorption
- Running - Stability -- Running shoes characterized by a high degree of stabilizing elements, designed for runners in need of gait control
- Running - Supportive Cushioning - - Running shoes with a combination of cushioning and stabilized support, designed for runners needing both
- Running - Trail -- Running shoes designed for running both on and off road, with increased stability and traction for irregular terrain
- Saddle Shoes -- Shoes with a contrast colored instep overlay or "saddle," usually found on golf shoes or retro styles
- Scalloped -- A type of detailing characterized by round, wavy edges
- Sculpted Heel - A type of high heel molded in one piece, usually out of high-impact plastic
- Siped - - A type of outsole with narrow grooves or channels, often found in boat shoes
- Slingback - - Shoes that are backless with a rear strap that goes around the upper heel, usually with a buckle or elastic panel
- Slouched -- Shoes with a baggy, gathered design that "slouches" down, usually found in boots
- Snip Toe - - A type of toe that is tapered, with a squared front as if "snipped"
- Sole -- Another word for outsole, the bottom part of the shoe
- Spandex/Neoprene - A combination of stretchy Spandex fabric and soft neoprene rubber, a soft and waterproof material usually used as a lining
- Spectator -- A type of shoe characterized by contrasting heel and toe overlays, usually a mid-heeled tailored style
- Stacked Heel -- A heel that has horizontal lines, indicating that it is made up of stacked layers of leather, or a heel with that appearance
- Stiletto -- A high, tapered, narrow heel, also called a "spike" heel, named for a type of slim knife
- Strap Drop -- In handbags, the length measured between the top of the bag and the center point of the handle
- Strappy Sandal -- A sandal characterized by a multiple strap design
- Suede - - Leather that has been sanded or roughed to produce a surface with a soft texture or "nap"
- Sueded Fabric -- Fabric that has been given a soft nap to simulate the feel of suede leather
- Supination -- The rolling of the foot outward to the side while running or walking, can lead to serious injury
- Tailored - - Characterized by a fitted, precise design that follows the contours of the foot
- Thong Sandal -- Any sandal that has material that fits between the toes, especially the big and second toes
- Toe Ridge - - A horizontal ridge added into the footbed of some sandals to anchor and provide support and cushioning for the toes
- Toe Thong Post - - The part of a thong sandal that actually fits between the toes
- Trubuck -- A fabric with a durable but soft texture that simulates nubuck leather
- T-Strap - - A type of shoe with a single vertical strap linking the toe and ankle/heel areas
- Turf Cleats -- Permanent or removable plastic or rubber cleats on athletic shoes
- Twill Fabric - - A woven fabric material characterized by a smooth surface and durable wear
- Vachetta Leather -- A type of soft cow leather
- Vamp -- The front center part of a shoe's upper
- Vegetable Tanned - - Leather that has been tanned using a vegetable process, ideal for those with allergies to chromium or other tanning chemicals
- Water Sports -- Any sport such as rafting, kayaking or surfing that requires waterproof, quick-drying footwear with all terrain traction
- Western - Roper -- A type of Western boot characterized by a lower shaft, flared top and medium round toe
- Wing Tip - - A type of shoe with overlays and stitched, perforated trim, usually a dress style
- Work - Non-Safety -- Work boots that do not have a steel safety toe
- Work - Safety -- Work boots that have a steel safety toe and conform to ANSI safety standards specified
- Wrestling Shoe -- Athletic shoes ideal for Greco-Roman wrestling, usually with a flexible split outsole and covered laces to conform to rules
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