Glossary- Find out What the Terms of Shoes Really Mean

The list can go on when thinking about what a term means when talking about shoes. Terms that apply to shoes are sometimes very confusing. Below is a list of some popular terms that relate to shoes in some form.

The basic shoe terms have not change over the years, but they have added many terms that will confuse even the best shoe shopper. Shoe labels have some unusual terms, as you will see. Not all the terms are listed here, but the important ones are that give you an idea as to walk people might mean when talking about a shoe.

Some Terms Related To Shoes

Here are some terms relating to types of shoes. The meaning will amaze you.

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Airport Friendly Shoes- These shoes have no metal anywhere and allows you to pass through a metal detector.
Ankle Wrap- A shoe or sandal that has a strap that wraps around the ankle and either buckles or ties for a stylish look.
Bootie- This is type of low cut boot also called a shoe-boot.
Crepe Sole- Rough texture resembling crepe paper used for soles of shoes to provide non-slip grip.
Distressed Leather- Leather that is treated or scratched for a different look.
Foot bed- The area where the foot rests in the shoe.
Gore Tex- Lining that is lightweight and waterproof.
Jelly Shoe- A shoe that resembles a transparent, rubber material.
Kitten Heel- This type of heel sets forward.
Pumps- Dress shoes for women.
Snip toe- A tapered toe shoe with a square front.
Slouched- Usually applies to a boot with a soft baggy look in the shaft.
Supination- When the foot rolls in an outward motion to the side when walking or running.
Vamp- Center upper part of the shoe in the front.
Stacked heel- Heels with a layer look, because of the natural layers or made to look that way.
Quarter Panel- Sides of a shoe.

Some of the popular terms used when talking about shoes are right here. There are many more terms that also talk about shoes as well.

What Some Shoes are Called Today

Shoes today have the same names and match them with shoes from the past. Clogs as we know them are clogs. They are a type of shoe that has an open back and slips on the foot. A thong sandal is one that has a strap that fits between the toes. The Stiletto has always been a shoe with a narrow heel with a height of up to six inches.

Understanding terms used for shoes can sometimes be frustrating. The insole, midsole and the outsole are all different descriptions of the shoe makeup. When we talk about retro we are talking about shoes from the past and can be confusing for some people. Many terms have different meanings when used for other reasons, but for the most part these terms only relate to shoes.