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Airport Friendly
A shoe that contains no metal of any sort, allowing the wearer to pass through airport metal detectors
All Terrain Sandal Often waterproof and with an all terrain sole, any sandal that is meant for outdoor activities such as hiking and rafting
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Almond Toe A toe shape with a tapered, rounded point that resembles the shape of an almond
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Ankle Wrap Straps that are meant to be wrapped and styled around the ankle
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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
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Bicycle Toe
A type of toe characterized by two stitched straight line accents, so named because of their similarity to professional bicycling shoe detailing
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Boat ShoeA 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
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BootAny footwear that rises to the ankle or higher, can be casual or dressy, practical or fashionable
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BootieA shoe that has the styling of a boot without a shaft, also called a shoe-boot or shootie
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BrocadeA type of fabric, often with embroidered or embroidered-style elaborate designs, popular with Asian influenced looks
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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
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Casual After SportA 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
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Cheerleading ShoeA 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 Boottype of boot, usually ankle height, in a pull on style with elastic side panels. Popularized in England
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CleatsAny 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
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ClimaCool
A venting and cooling system used by adidas brand footwear with flexible screened vents to keep feet cool
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ClogA type of shoe, usually casual and comfortable, with an open or closed heel and a slip on style
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Column HeelA type of women's high heel that's round and column-shaped
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Corporate CasualA shoe that is clearly casual but suitable for most casual Friday dress codes or relaxed corporate styles
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Crepe SoleA type of sole characterized by a nubbly texture like crepe paper
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Croc EmbossedLeather that has been embossed or stamped in a pattern simulating crocodile skin
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Cross TrainingAthletic shoes suitable for cross training activities, from running to aerobics to weight training
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Cuban HeelUsually found on women’s shoe styles, a heel with a rectangular or conical design, tapering from top to bottom
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Driving MocA type of casual moccasin or slip on ideal for driving, with a flexible, pedal-gripping sole and a wraparound protected heel
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Dual Density MidsoleSeen in running shoes, a midsole that employs two different densities of cushioning foam, with denser foam where the foot would normally tend to roll
Elastic Gore
An elastic fabric panel inserted into shoes to provide stretch
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Energy ReturnIn 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
Engineer BootOriginally worn by the Army Corps of Engineers, it is a work style pull on boot characterized by instep and top straps
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EspadrilleAny shoe that has woven rope or rope-look trim, usually in the sole area
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Faux Leather
Man-made, non-animal material, usually polyurethane, used to simulate real leather
Fisherman SandalType of sandal with woven or stitched vertical and horizontal straps, often with a closed toe
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FitnessAthletic shoes ideally suited for gym-style workouts
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Flip-FlopA thong sandal with a lightweight foam outsole that makes a flip-flop sound as you walk
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FootbedThe insole of the shoe, where the foot rests
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
Gardening ClogA type of footwear ideal for gardening that is usually backless, rubber and waterproof
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GladiatorFlat, usually strappy sandals inspired by the footwear worn by ancient Roman gladiators. Modern styles may feature buckles or zippers and may be high- or low-heeled
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Gore-TexAn advanced, lightweight waterproof material, ideal as a lining
Haircalf
Natural calfskin material with a soft furry texture
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Harness BootA type of boot characterized by straps across the instep and heel, usually joined by a ring detail
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Herringbone TweedA type of tweed fabric with a jagged line pattern
Houndstooth CheckA type of pattern with a diagonal "tooth" checked design
HuaracheA type of woven sandal-like casual shoe, originating in Mexico and Central America
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Insole
The part of the shoe that the foot rests upon, usually cushioned
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Instep
The area of the foot between the toes and the ankle, or the top front part of a shoe
Jelly or Jelli
The part of the shoe that the foot rests upon, usually cushioned
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
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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
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Lining
The material inside a shoe
Lucite
A type of clear, hard plastic that is often used in special occasion and evening dress shoes
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Lug Sole
A sole with a heavy three dimensional traction pattern
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Lycra/Neoprene
A blend of stretch fabric and neoprene rubber, ideal for a waterproof and sporty soft lining
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Mary Jane
A type of women's shoe characterized by a strap across the instep
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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
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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
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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
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Motorcycle Boot
Boots ideal for riding a motorcycle, often with thick, durable soles
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Mule
A closed toe shoe with no back
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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
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Nubuck
A type of leather that has been "bucked" or sanded for a smooth texture with a slight nap
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Orthotic
A full or partial insole specifically designed for comfort and support
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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
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Peep Toe
A narrow opening at the front of a shoe that allows the toes to show
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Pinked
Detailing characterized by a sawtooth edge
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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
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Quarter Panel
The sides of the shoe from the heel to the toe
Retro
Referring to popular style of the past
Riding Boot
A tall, low-heeled or flat boot without laces. Technical equestrian riding boot styles feature rigid toes and protect the rider from the saddle. Fashion-oriented riding boot styles may feature embellishment and varying boot shaft heights
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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
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Running - Stability
Running shoes characterized by a high degree of stabilizing elements, designed for runners in need of gait control
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Running - Trail
Running shoes designed for running both on and off road, with increased stability and traction for irregular terrain
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Saddle Shoes
Shoes with a contrast colored instep overlay or "saddle," usually found on golf shoes or retro styles
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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
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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
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Slouched
Shoes with a baggy, gathered design that "slouches" down, usually found in boots
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Snip Toe
A type of toe that is tapered, with a squared front as if "snipped"
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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
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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
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Stiletto
A high, tapered, narrow heel, also called a "spike" heel, named for a type of slim knife
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Strap Drop
In handbags, the length measured between the top of the bag and the center point of the handle
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Suede
Leather that has been sanded or roughed to produce a surface with a soft texture or "nap"
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Sueded Fabric
Fabric that has been given a soft nap to simulate the feel of suede leather
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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
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Thong Sandal
Any sandal that has material that fits between the toes, especially the big and second toes
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Toe Ridge
A horizontal ridge added into the footbed of some sandals to anchor and provide support and cushioning for the toes
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Toe Thong Post
The part of a thong sandal that actually fits between the toes
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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
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Turf Cleats
Permanent or removable plastic or rubber cleats on athletic shoes
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Twill Fabric
A woven fabric material characterized by a smooth surface and durable wear
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Underpronation
Occurs when the foot does not roll inward enough
Upper
The part of the shoe that covers the top part of the foot, from heel to toe
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
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Western - Roper
A type of Western boot characterized by a lower shaft, flared top and medium round toe
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Wing Tip
A type of shoe with overlays and stitched, perforated trim, usually a dress style
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Work - Safety
Work boots that have a steel safety toe and conform to ANSI safety standards specified
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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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