The Ultimate Guide To Shoe Anatomy

If you wonder how many different parts make up a shoe, well – there are a lot. Over 40, actually!

These include parts from the top to bottom of a shoe, with a detailed account of the uppers such as the vamp.

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The outsole, commonly known as the ‘sole’, is the external part of a sole that touches the ground.

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Also called the inner sole, this is the interior part of the sole where the foot bottoms touch.

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The heel is the back part of the shoe that elevates the foot's heel. It is used for balance or aesthetics, but often for both.

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A soft material used to pad the tongue of the shoe, to add cushioning and comfort to the wearer.

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Counter Pads

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The Ultimate Guide To Shoe Anatomy

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If you wonder how many different parts make up a shoe, well – there are a lot. Over 40, actually!

These include parts from the top to bottom of a shoe, with a detailed account of the uppers such as the vamp.

The outsole, commonly known as the ‘sole’, is the external part of a sole that touches the ground.

Outsole

1

Also called the inner sole, this is the interior part of the sole where the foot bottoms touch.

Insole

2

The heel is the back part of the shoe that elevates the foot's heel. It is used for balance or aesthetics, but often for both.

Heel

3

A soft material used to pad the tongue of the shoe, to add cushioning and comfort to the wearer.

Tongue Padding

4

Counter Pads

5

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