Anatomy of a shoe
- POSTED ON: 21 Sep, 2022
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- POSTED BY: Madhumitha Srinivasan
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A shoe seems deceptively simple. Did you know that there are about 23 different parts that come together to make a good, comfortable shoe? And these parts vary based on the type of shoes – running, walking, sports, formal and more.
Almost all shoes have these 10 basic parts:
Eyestay: Also known as the lace stay, it’s the part where the eyelets are placed.
Eyelet: The holes on the upper part through which laces are threaded.
Tongue: Located under the eyestay, it’s the part that makes contact with the top of your foot.
Toe box: The front upper portion that covers, surrounds and protects the toes.
Toecap: Serving both a decorative and protective purpose, it is the part that adds strength to the upper front of the shoe.
Collar: Foam padding that forms the opening of the shoe and holds the foot in place.
Lining: The material/padding inside the shoe that comes in contact with the foot.
Heel: The raised part of the sole that supports the back of the foot.
Outsole: The bottom of the shoe that provides friction. It decides the softness or firmness of the shoe.
Midsole: It is the part of the shoe where the cushioning and pronation control technologies are located – above the outsole, under the insole.
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