14 Sep Glossary of footwear concepts (11)

Eleventh entry corresponding to the series of posts in which we are compiling different terms in a glossary of footwear concepts (11). Within our field, there are numerous terms that refer to important elements in the manufacture and design of shoes.

We continue with other concepts from the world of footwear arranged in alphabetical order. (Translator’s note: the alphabetical order is lost in the translation)

Shoe throat

It is the opening where the tongue of the shoe is attached, extending throughout the laces. Generally, it is surrounded by the facing pieces.

Skin or leather engraving

It is the engraving on a hide or leather that imitates the flower of any of these or a drawing different from the natural sample.

Pellets

Pieces of polymers arranged for their incorporation into the mixtures in the injection procedures (to form soles, heels, ornaments, amongst others). They usually have a size between 15 and 25 mm.

Huarache

Type of mounting that is applied in sandals. The strips are assembled through cuts or slots that are made in the assembly sole.

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Halogenating

Halogenated solutions are a water-based cleaner, solvent, or product used to bond surfaces. This solution removes any oil from the mold where the pieces have been previously made. It is essential for a good adhesion of the glue.

Metal tip

It is the small piece of plastic or metal that we can find at the end of the lace of the sports shoes.

Last

It is the foot-shaped mold that is used to make footwear. The lasts can be made of plastic, metal or wood.

Hollow

Sometimes called a neck, it is the opening area of a shoe at the top.

Footprint

The clearance is the interior space between the tip of the toes and the end of the shoe tip. Depending on the fashion, the shoes can have many or few missing points.